Lesson 4.2 - The House on Mango Street -Section 2
Specific Expectations: READING 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 4.1
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- annotate more aggressively, deep reading to identify the richness in the author's style and diction
- analyze characters in depth
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A lot more people are changing jobs more frequently, either going from one company to another one, or even changing their careers. What do you think is causing this?
Post your opinion in a 1-2 minute video.
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In Vignette #1 on page 3 titled The House on Mango Street, Esperanza imagines the house she wants to live in one day. This is her dream house, a "real house."
1. Locate a few photos of what you imagine Esperanza's American dream house would look like - both inside and outside. Copy and paste it on a document.
2. Describe the ways that this house would satisfy Esperanza's needs.
3. The Vignette ends with the sentence: "But I know how those things go." What do you think Esperanza means by this statement? Explain in your own words.
(75-100 words); **PDF and post your photos and answers below. Be ready to share your photo in class tomorrow.
Read the third Vignette titled "Boys and Girls" on pages 8-9.
Discussion: what roles and responsibilities does Esperanza have? Include the following questions in your discussion:
1. Is Esperanza happy or resentful?
2. Do you think Esperanza's responsibilities are universal (i.e. something all girls have to do), or are they based on her culture's norms and expectations)?
3. The Vignette ends with a metaphor - "I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor." What does she mean? The house on Mango Street is also red. Is that significant? Write your opinions and thinking.
Read the vignette titled 'My Name' on pages 10-11. This Vignette and earlier ones are about Esperanza's search for an identity - something that will make her special and different from others.
Write one or more paragraphs of not less than 200 words about what you believe Esperanza is searching for in her life. What are her hopes and dreams? What internal and external conflicts prevent her from achieving her goals?
Submission Format: PDF (Double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font.) INCLUDE YOUR WORD COUNT
Do you think Esperanza wishes she wasn't a Mexican girl? Do you think she hates her father?
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