Introduction to House on Mango Street

January 16, 2018

Standard: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

E.Q: How does word choice impact the meaning and tone?

Starter: 

How can art make a difference?

Respond to the question in 3-5 sentences.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Vignette

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: short descriptive literary sketch

Your Definition:

Activity: Read through What's a Vignette?

Take notes on definition and function.

Activity: 

1.  Introduction Pages XI-XII

Describe the writing style of the introduction.

How do you connect or relate to the author?

2.  Show Vs. Tell

Read through the packet on writing tips.

Highlight or underline great examples of language. 

3.  Show vs. Tell Practice 

Using the items in front of you, create a 1/2 page story that utilizes descriptive language. 

Reflect

Create a color code for each of the five senses (seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling).

Highlight words or phrases using the appropriate color in your piece of writing.

Revise

Add more details based on the senses that do not appear as frequently as others.

How does this change the story?

Closure

How confident do you feel identifying and creating figurative language?

Use the learning target to evaluate yourself and explain you rating.