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Unit 1: Historical and Literary Context
Week One Overview
5 days, 1 hour each day
10 minutes: Grammar/Writing/Vocabulary warm up
1-2 minutes: Introduction, Objectives, Expectations
10 - 20 minutes: Mini Lesson and practice
20 minutes: Read
5-10 minutes: Wrap up with Writing Reflection
Record the rule in your grammar journal.
Using your novel, find and record as many abstract nouns as you
can before the timer signals the end of this warm up. Be ready to
share out and discuss.
Listen to a
lesson on
Similes
and
Metaphors
Take notes
to refer to
later for
the task
Read from
“The
House on
Mango
Street,”
record
examples
of similes
and
metaphors
from the
text, and
explain
their
meanings
Create our
own
similes
and
metaphors
and
explain
what they
mean.
Identify
examples
of
figurative
language
in the
novel.
Research Paper
Find ten new and
interesting facts about
Sandra Cisneros that
you didn’t use in your
last paper.
Due this Friday. Use at
least one cited
resource. See MLA
citation handout. Be
prepared to share.
Mini Lesson: Similes and
Metaphors
• Similes and Metaphors make comparisons
The comparisons made are not always obvious, which
can sometimes make them difficult to fully understand.
• During this unit you will be expected to identify and
explain figurative language (similes and metaphors) in
THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET both individually and
in groups. You will also create your own examples.
• Questions?
Quick Write: Create a simile or metaphor about
yourself. Then, identify it as a simile or metaphor. Finally, explain
its meaning. Your paper should look like this:
1. (Write your simile or metaphor here)
2. This is an example of a ________________.
3. My simile/metaphor means ____________
_________________________________________.
Classwork
We will read along and listen to THE
HOUSE ON MANGO STREET together.
After reading you will identify and explain
at least three examples of figurative
language, so keep an eye out for those
while we read.
Homework:
(must be 100% done)
1. Write two metaphors and two similes that describe your
family members and/or friends.
2. Explain each example's meaning.
3. One simile should use "like" (My girlfriend's eyes are
like emeralds), and one should use "as" (My roommate
is as lazy as a panda bear).
4. Then write two metaphors.
5. BE SURE TO EXPLAIN ALL FOUR EXAMPLES.
Writing
Wrap up:
In your journal, reflect on
the opening four vignettes
in THE HOUSE ON
MANGO STREET. What
kind of girl do you think
Esperanza is? Would you
want to be her friend?
Why or why not?
Record the rule in your grammar journal.
Look back at the list of abstract nouns and create a
chart like the one above. Beside each abstract noun,
write the person from the novel associated with it. Be
ready to share out and discuss.
Listen to a
lesson
about point
of view
Take notes
to refer to
later for
the task
Read from
“The
House on
Mango
Street”
and
complete
some
quick
writes.
Work with
your
partner in
order to
understand
point of
view
better.
Discussion:
• What point of view is “The Three Little Pigs” told from?
What evidence do you have to prove this? Hint: pay
attention to the pronouns. Discuss with your partner and
write down your evidence. Be prepared to share.
• What perspective is this story told from?
• How about this story?
• Compare the different points of view and discuss with
your partner. Record a summary of your discussion.
Classwork
While we read today, notice
Esperanza's narration style in the 1st
person POV.
Try to identify examples of subjective
narration that force us, the readers, to
infer deeper meaning.
After Reading
With a partner, review "Cathy Queen of Cats" and identify
an example of Esperanza possibly not fully understanding
something. Write the example and then explain the full
meaning.
Now, review "Louie, His Cousin..." again. Discuss with your
partner the deeper meaning of what is really happening
here.
Wrap up:
Write a paragraph from
the 3rd person
omniscient POV that
fully explains what is
happening. (For
example, "Esperanza at
first is not sure that
Louie's cousin stole the
Cadillac..."
Write the sentence with the correct word
in your grammar journal.
Listen to a
lesson
about
symbols
Take notes
to refer to
later for
the task
Read from
“The
House on
Mango
Street”
and
complete
some
quick
writes.
Work with
your
partner to
discuss
how
symbols
are
important
in literature
and in our
daily lives.
Discussion:
What are some symbols that we
encounter in our daily lives? Work
with your partner to list or draw as
many symbols as you can before the
timer goes off.
How many of
these symbols can
you identify? Were
any of these on
your list? Discuss
Record the information on the slide in the
Symbolism in Film
Classwork
While we read, try to keep an eye out for
any symbolism in the chapters. What
object(s) might stand for more than
themselves?
Tip: Look for an object that keeps
showing up in different ways or contexts.
After Reading
• With a partner, reread "The Family of Little Feet" and
"Chanclas." Focus on the shoes in each chapter.
• Explain to the best of your ability what you believe the
shoes symbolize.
• Write your idea and be sure to explain why you say that.
Consider the deeper meaning.
Wrap up:
Think about what we have read so far. Write a paragraph
listing and explaining at least one other symbol in the text.
What is it and what does it mean?
Write the sentence with the correct word
in your grammar journal.
Listen to
examples
of tone.
Take notes
to refer to
later for
the task.
Read from
“The
House on
Mango
Street”
and
complete
some
quick
writes.
Work with
your
partner to
discuss
tone and
how we
identify the
tone of a
text.
Copy the information on this slide in the “Literature
Notes” section of your journal.
Let's look at
some
examples to 1. “To This Day” - Shane Koyczan
get an idea
of some
examples
2. Baba Says “Cool For Thought”
of tone.
Write the
3. Rachel Rostad - "Names"
adjective
that
4. A Hundred Words You Could Say
describes
Instead Of Swag - George Watsky
the tone for
each video.
Classwork
As we read think about the tone of
each chapter. Are any similar? Does
the tone change at all? We will come
back to this after we finish reading.
After Reading
Identify the tone of the following chapters. For each, write
two sentences that support your answer. For example, if
the tone is sad, write two sentences from that chapter that
are sad.
1. Hips
2. Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark
3. Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water
4. The First Job (There are 2 tones here, list them both)
Wrap up:
Discuss your answers
with your partner.
Were your answers
similar? Did the
author tell the story
with the same tone
that you would have
used? Explain.
1. What is point of view?
2. What are the types?
3. From which point of view is “The
House on Mango Street” told?
4. What is symbolism?
5. Give an example.
6. What is tone?
7. Give an example.
8. Write a sentence from the novel that
has a concrete and an abstract noun.
Identify each.
9. Write a sentence or two using there,
their, and they’re.
Listen to a
lesson
about
theme.
Take notes
to refer to
later for
the task.
Watch a
short video
and
discuss
the theme.
Read from
“The
House on
Mango
Street”
and
complete
some
quick
writes.
Work with
your
partner to
discuss
how we
identify the
theme of a
text.
Copy the information on this slide in the
“Literature Notes” section of your journal.
Class Work: Watch the following video and think
about the theme(s) that are developed.
Discussion:
Discuss the theme from the film.
Justify the theme you chose. What
parts of the film serve as evidence
to support your choice?
Classwork
As we read, think
about themes that
are present.
Be prepared to
share.
After Reading
For each vignette that we read today:
1. Write at least one theme.
2. Record at least 3 sentences from the
story that helped you identify the theme that
you wrote down.
3. Discuss with your partner. Explain why
you identified that as the theme.
Wrap up:
Think back over what
we have read. Which
vignette was your
favorite? Summarize
what the vignette was
about, describe the
characters, and
explain the theme.