House On Mango Street 92-110

August 25, 2017

E.Q: Identify author's style and purpose in House on Mango Street. 

Review sensory writing.

Obj: I can identify author's style and purpose in House on Mango Street.

I can review sensory writing.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday 

Your response should be a half page, double spaced.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Style

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a distinctive appearance, typically determined by the principles according to which something is designed

Your Definition: 

Activity: Describe the style of House on Mango Street. 

Activity: 

1.  Style Discussion

Each group will present their findings from yesterday.

Why is it important to analyze style?

2.  House on Mango Street

Read pages 92-110 as a class.

Discussion Questions:

What is the main idea of each vignette?

Identify the purpose of including a story with that main idea?

How is time, location, mood, or purpose affected by the arrangement of events and details?

How can you connect to each vignette?

What does it mean " You are Mango Street?"

3.  Sensory Writing

Using the images and objects in front of you create a story.

Reflect on your story, scanning for sensory details.

Color code each description that relates to seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, and hearing.

What could be added?

Closure: 

What was your overall impression of House on Mango Street?