Tuesday, March 12, House On Mango Street

OBJECTIVE:  By the end of class, students will be introduced to House on Mango Street, learn and define vignettes, begin reading vignettes from HOMS, and reflect on stories by writing an analysis and reflection.

DO NOW:

In life, should you make the best of what you have, or should you continue to dream and strive for more? Why is your choice the better option? Is there any danger to dreaming too big? Or is it more dangerous to never dream?

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:  

Copy the following in your notebook:
Vignette - a short scene or story that focuses on one specific moment.

“The House On Mango Street”  written by Sandra Cisneros

View video on Mango Street / Cisneros.

Format of novel.  Short vignettes.

Look at chapter titles. Which stick out to you? Any predictions on a certain chapter?  

GUIDED PRACTICE:

Pass out House On Mango Street books.

Read introduction, and first vignette, “The House On Mango Street.”
Read “Hairs,” p. 6, “Boys and Girls,” p. 8

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:

Double Journal Entries

Once finished:
Using NEOs or hand writing, you will write the following:

1) What is the significance of your name (First, Middle, Last)? What does your name mean to you? What does it mean to your friends or family? What are your nicknames? What do those nicknames mean to you and your friends/family?  This should be 1-2 paragraphs. 4-6 sentences per paragraph.

2) Is it true that boys and girls live in different worlds? Give two examples of this. Why do you think boys and girls do or do not live in different worlds? Is this true of your own life? Do you have siblings or friends who are different genders that you don’t talk to in front of other people? Why might someone do this? 1-2 Paragraphs, 4-6 sentences.



EXIT PASS:
What is one physical trait you share with a family member, or is very unique to you? Describe in 4-6 sentences this trait, who you share it with, how you feel about it, and how others in your family feel about it.