August 22 English II I can use commas after an introductory element. I can apply my knowledge of denotation of words. I can apply before, during, and after reading strategies. I can demonstrate comprehension of text.

Grammar: Comma Rule #2 Use a comma after introductory element.. EXAMPLE: Known in China four thousand years ago, falconry is an ancient sport. Write the sentence on your own paper. Decide where the commas should be used. If a sentence does not need a comma, write C (for correct). 1.Although falconry is indeed an ancient art in America many men still enjoy the sport. 2.Having sharp claws and hooked beaks falcons are by nature good hunters. 3.During the hunt a falconer usually wears a heavy leather gauntlet. 4.In the field is the desired game. 5.When the hunter sees a crow or pigeon and takes the hood off the falcon quickly attacks the game.

Check Yourself 1.Although falconry is indeed an ancient art in America, many men still enjoy the sport. 2.Having sharp claws and hooked beaks, falcons are by nature good hunters. 3.During the hunt, a falconer usually wears a heavy leather gauntlet. 4.In the field is the desired game. CORRECT 5.When the hunter sees a crow or pigeon and takes the hood off, the falcon quickly attacks the game.

Vocabulary Match 1. follower of customs 2. hard-working 3. sharing of feeling 4. friendly, helpful 5. unable to work together 6. able to work together 7. honesty, decency 8. short account of event 9. hard-working 10. agreeable 11. trust among friends 12. sympathy, mercy anecdote assiduous amicable camaraderie compassion conformist diligent empathy benevolent incompatible compatible integrity

Vocabulary Match Answers 1. follower of customs (conformist) 2. hard-working (diligent) 3. sharing of feeling (empathy) 4. friendly, helpful (benevolent) 5. unable to work together (incompatible) 6. able to work together (compatible) 7. honesty, decency (integrity) 8. short account of event (anecdote) 9. hard-working (assiduous) 10. agreeable (amicable) 11. trust among friends (camaraderie) 12. sympathy, mercy (compassion)

Pre-Reading In what areas of your life are you most free to do what you like? In what areas of your life do you have the least freedom? Consider the roles gender, race, religion, education, class, age, and upbringing play in limiting an individual’s personal freedom. Do gender, race, religion,…etc., factor into what a parent may or may not give the child freedom to do? For example, do parents allow boys or girls to stay out later or does it matter? Upon completion of writing, read to page 25.

During Reading: Pages "Marin" Who is Marin? Why is she unable to leave her house? How does she plan to change her situation? Why do Esperanza and her friends admire her? "Those Who Don't" How do outsiders see Esperanza's neighborhood? How does Esperanza feel when she visits other neighborhoods? "There Was an Old Woman She Had So Many Children She Didn't Know What to Do" Why does Rosa Vargas cry every day? Why do her children misbehave? What happens to her son Angel? "Alicia Who Sees Mice" How does Alicia's father treat her efforts to get an education? “ Darius and the Clouds” What is the significance of the sky, the butterflies, and the flowers? “And Some More” Why does the chapter (vignette) end with a recitation of the four girls’ names? How do each of these vignettes express identity or a piece of identity?

Exit Slip Draw a map of at least 5 places on Mango Street: character’s houses, apartments, stores, etc. You may also add other significant features of the neighborhood like pets, objects, trees, etc. Select one quotation from the novel for each building or feature of the street and copy it onto your map in a physically or symbolically appropriate location. (For example if I were talking about Esperanza’s house, I might write the quotation “It’s small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you’d think they were holding their breath” (4) on the windows of the house.)