Transcript Bell Ringer

Bell Ringer

You will address your DLT within your reading group
classrooms.
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
HOUSE ON MANGO STREET READING
GROUP
DLT:
I can evaluate the importance of each vignette in order to
demonstrate my understanding of identity.
I can apply literary devices within my writing.
How we will assess our DLT today?

There are 2 parts to the DLT.
I
can evaluate the importance of each vignette in order
to demonstrate my understanding of identity.
I


can apply literary devices within in my writing.
You will be in two groups, completing 2 different
tasks in order to meet both parts of the DLT.
When the timer beeps, please continue with the
remaining DLT.
DLT #1


I can evaluate the importance of each vignette in order
to demonstrate my understanding of identity.
To meet this part of the DLT, you will need to:
Read the remaining vignettes in this section (pages 21-25)
 Discuss the literary devices that are used in each vignette
 Discuss how each vignette is addressing identity



Remember: environment, community and neighborhood can all
influence identity. Also, discuss those pieces of identity that are
permanent and those that you can change.
Answer the reading check questions on your own paper to
ensure your understanding.
DLT #2

I can apply literary devices within my own writing.
Yesterday we wrote our own vignette based on a physical
trait.
 Today, write a vignette about a childhood friend.

Think of a friend and explain how knowing this person or
experiencing something with this person has influenced your
identity.
 Title your vignette with the name of your friend.
 Don’t forget to include literary devices within your writing. Include
at least 4 literary devices (simile, metaphor, imagery, alliteration,
or repetition).


DON’T FORGET TO HOLD ONTO ALL WRITING
ASSIGNMENTS. WE WILL BE PUTTING THEM ALL
TOGETHER AT THE END OF THE NOVEL TO MAKE OUR
OWN COLLECTION OF VIGNETTES. (This includes
homework writing assignments)
Formative Assessment

Please tell/show me or Ms. Wade:
 How
one of the chapters express an identity?
 How you used a literary device in your writing?
 Why are these important?