8th Grade Reading… The Goodbye Is The Hardest Part 19 Dec 201519 Dec 2015 Yesterday marked the first full week without my middle schoolers. It's crazy how you get so attached to the little guys in such a short time. :) :(Continue reading "The…
8th Grade Reading… “Tongues,” Latina Culture, and A Beautiful Connection Between Writers 10 Dec 201510 Dec 2015 "...but i will never let my tongues be replaced changed beaten I have two tongues each one its own value that only I can determine." -Angelica Mercado, "Tongues" Continue reading…
8th Grade Reading… House on Mango Street Final Vignette-Writing Project 9 Dec 201510 Dec 2015 This is my last week in the middle school, which is extremely bittersweet. To finish things out with my eighth graders, I created a final project--vignette-writing!Continue reading "House on Mango…
8th Grade Reading… Esperanza Character Chart 3 Dec 20151 Dec 2015 Esperanza, the main character of House on Mango Street is a dynamic character that undergoes much change from the first vignette to the last. She is the main figure in the coming…
8th Grade Reading… You Are the Teacher for the Day 3 Dec 20154 Dec 2015 I love switching up the way I teach lessons. Last night, I had this great idea of changing how I teach the vignettes in House on Mango Street. What if…
8th Grade Reading… Themes in House on Mango Street 2 Dec 20151 Dec 2015 Themes are so important in House on Mango Street. From identity, home, and family to growing up, friendship, and culture, the book is filled with themes and it's essential that students understand…