House on Mango Presentation- ppt 1

What to do

VignettesThis book is a compilation of vignettes,

short narratives written with careful attention to economy and word choice.

These vignettes add up, as Sandra Cisneros has written, “to tell one big story, each story contributing to the

whole–like beads in a necklace.”

We are going to attempt to find out what this necklace says.

Like a quiltI liken it to

a patchwork

quilt – little

pieces show a big

picture.

Main Character

Our focus of study is

Esperanza Cordero, a

Chicano girl growing up in

inner-city Chicago.

Coming of Age

She is somewhat like Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, Lily in The Secret Life of Bees, 0r even Holden from The Catcher in the Rye…all growing up amidst difficult circumstances in life.

Purpose for readingObserve Cisnero’s craft of writing

Understand the

vignette and novella

Here is how we will read the book

We will read the entire novel as

silent and oral reading assignments

.

Each student will be assigned a vignette to read aloud and lead a discussion

on.

We will focus on

figurative writing, the

use of fragments,

and the craft of writing.

PresentationYou will be assigned one chapter to lead in reading and

discussion. You will then complete these steps:

1. Read the vignette to yourself. You will be assigned one vignette to read at home (at least three times) and to prepare your presentation.

2. Decide what events or characters have personal meaning for you and others in the class.

3. In a way this is no different than a good reader’s response: consider how the characters and events relate to your personal experiences.

4. If you are uncertain how to present your vignette, follow the study guide suggestions to make your presentation.

PreparationHow to

Prepare

• Practice reading this chapter out loud.

PrepareBe ready to answer

questions others might have about the vignette you

have been assigned.

Presentation

When we begin to share our novel, you will be the expert for your

vignette, so I expect you to know it upside down and inside out.

Your job:

Read your selected

chapter to the class.

Speak clearly, loudly using

effective inflection to demonstrate the tone the

vignette.

Discuss vignette with the class .

Make it personally meaningful to the

students, and specify which of

these issues could be considered a

universal theme or issue for

Esperanza.

Use the study

guidelines may help you with

ideas.

PresentYour presentation

should be between 4-6 minutes long (not

including reading).

I am interested in seeing how you dissect

the chapter, looking beyond the obvious into something meaning for

the class.

Present

Please do not simply stand and ask, “So, what did you

guys think of the chapter?” You

are the leader of the discussions.

Create a few deep questions that get to the

heart of the chapter.

Use the chapter study guide

questions if you are uncertain.

DemonstrationPage 6 “Hair”

Your turnWrite in the style of Cisneros and tell about

Hair….