1. Today’s warm-up Get a piece of white paper. Fold it into half.
Then fold it into half again.
Label it:
“The House on Mango Street” (pp. 3-5)
“Hairs” (pp.6-7)
“Boys and Girls” (pp. 8-9)
“My Name” (pp )

2. 4-square reading graphic organizer In each square…
1) What do you learn about Esperanza and her life? Be specific. Answer in complete sentences.
2) Identify and define any unknown vocabulary terms AND identify one example of figurative language.
3) Draw a picture that summarizes the story.

3. “Hairs” Writing assignment
For “style” points, write your final draft on white paper and illustrate it.
Choose one of the following features and model Cisneros’ writing style by writing your own vignette.
Hair
Eyes
Nose
Mouth/Teeth
You must include:
At least 10 lines
At least 3 pieces of imagery
At least 1 simile
At least 1 metaphor
At least 1 personification
At least 1 repetition
At least 1 alliteration

4. Friday warm-up: collaborative figurative language challenge
How many pieces of figurative language can you find in the four stories we read yesterday?
How to earn your grade:
Mandatory: page number and quote (words/phrase/sentence)
2 points: identify the type of figurative language
3 points: explain what it really is saying

5. Today’s readings Our Good Day – pp. 14-16 Those Who Don’t- p. 28
A Rice Sandwich – pp
The First Job – pp
Four Skinny Trees – pp

6. Reading assignment
Choose two of the five stories to complete the assignment on. You will have to get the handouts from Ms. Yeganegi/Mr. Smith.