Monday, March 11, House on Mango Street Introduction

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class, students will complete writing their persuasive essays, explore new thematic elements from upcoming text, and create personal writings relating to these themes.

DO NOW:  Collect your essay materials from Mr. Scottoline.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:
Review requirements for essay

Any questions?

GUIDED PRACTICE:

COMPLETE your persuasive essays on NEOs.
These MUST be finished by the end of class today.

INDEPENDENT:
When you have finished your essay, use a Neo to write the following two paragraphs:

1) Describe your dream home. What features would it have? Where would it be located? Why is this your dream home?

2) Compare your dream home to where you live now. How are they different? How are they similar? How do you feel about your current home?

Once you have written these two paragraphs, use a piece of paper to draw a picture of your dream home.

Tomorrow in class we will begin reading The House On Mango Street. The first story in the book discusses these themes.

EXIT PASS:
Essays and classwork must be handed in before class ends.