House on Mango Street

August 8, 2019

Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Obj: I can create narratives using figurative language.

Starter: 

Fall 2019 Songs

What Does Home Mean To You?

As a class, we will watch the video.

Then, answer the question: what does home mean to you?

Vocabulary: 

Word: Home

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

Your Definition: (You may use ideas from the starter)

Activity: Use sensory details to describe your favorite part about home. 

Activity: 

1. The Arrival 

In groups of two and three, read through The Arrival inferring what is happening.

Then, with your group you will create a written narrative of a section of the book.

Each group will be assigned a different section, and eventually everyone will share their story.
Make sure to be as detailed and descriptive as possible.

2.  House on Mango Street Pages 3-16

As a class, we will read pages 3-16.

For each story pay attention to the connotation of words.

How does it impact the meaning of the stories?

How does Cisneros use descriptive language in her story?

3.  One Pager

Select one vignette that we read together.

You will create a one pager based on the story you selected. 

Requirements

Name of Story 

Summary 

2 Quotes that are powerful and explain why.

3 Examples of figurative language and explain what they mean.

1 Visual to represent the ideas in the vignettes.

 (Make this colorful and use the entire page!)

Closure: 

How confident do you feel identifying figurative language. 

Use the learning target to assess yourself.