1. “When I Was Puerto Rican”
Recap from Monday…
This is an example of a memoir because _____.
The person telling her personal story is ______.
When Esmeralda meets with Mr. Barone, she tells him that she wants to be a model. Does she mean it literally? What does that tell us about her?
How does this relate to Cofer’s experience?
Language is the only weapon against adults.
What was the lesson that Esmeralda learned from her experience?

2. On your Sticky Note, answer the question from yesterday.
Answer in a complete sentence
“When I Was Puerto Rican” was similar to/different from “One More Lesson” because _______.
Blue Dot:
How is this nonfiction selection similar to Ortiz Cofer’s “One More Lesson” read yesterday?
Orange Dot:
How is this nonfiction selection different from Ortiz Cofer’s “One More Lesson” read yesterday?
What Stuck Today?

3. Lesson EQ:
What are elements and examples of memoirs and how does word choice impact the reader?

4. identify elements of a memoir.
I can…
identify elements of a memoir.
To write an effective memoir, it is important to understand what makes you unique.

5.   Listen to the song and identify any examples that let you know exactly where he is from and his identity.

6. “Where I’m From” by Georgia Ella Lyons
Create a circle mind map
In the center, write the author’s name
Draw 6 circles that branch off from the center circle.
George Ella Lyons

7. “Where I’m From” by Georgia Ella Lyons
Listen to the words and the objects that she uses to describe her identity and her sense of place.
After reading the entire poem, choose the six descriptions that are most descriptive or interesting to you.
Add one to each circle of your Circle Map.

8. “Where I’m From” by Georgia Ella Lyons
Who are you?
Where are you from?
When you think of your life, what things come to mind?
Are there certain objects you associate with your everyday life?
Are there certain activities that your family always participates in no matter what?

9. “Where I’m From” by Georgia Ella Lyons
In Conclusion…
Let’s share your work!
As you listen to your peers, jot down figurative language that you hear in their poems.
Remember, you have a Figurative Language graphic organizer in your notebook!