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…
Assignments… Sarah Plain & Tall – KWL Chart 1 Dec 20151 Dec 2015 Today's focus for Book Club is on the book, Sarah Plain and Tall, which is an easy read I selected to read with my students during the M-Th 30 minute class sessions.…
8th Grade Reading… Theme of Growing Up – Notes 26 Nov 20152 Dec 2015 One of the major themes in House on Mango Street is growing up. As Esperanza grows up, she starts to realize things about herself and the adult world--hence why this is called…
8th Grade Reading… Figurative Language Challenge 21 Nov 20151 Dec 2015 What's better to middle and high school students than a game/competition/individual challenge? (The answer is nothing). That's why I wanted to create an extension activity and figurative language activity that…
