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… 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…
8th Grade Reading… A Complete 6-Week Unit for House on Mango Street 1 Dec 20151 Dec 2015 Am I joking? No. This is not a joke! Here is a 6-week plan for House on Mango Street that you can easily view and download here: Complete 6 Week House on…
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…
