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Themes in House on Mango Street

December 2, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

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 them. Thus I created a notes sheet and lesson designed to help students grasp the main ideas of each vignette. Continue reading →

Theme of Growing Up – Notes

November 26, 2015December 2, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

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 a ‘coming of age’ novel! This is essential for students to understand, so I created a notes sheet to help students begin to think about this theme in selected vignettes. Continue reading →

Because of Winn-Dixie: Emotion & Self-Identity

February 25, 2015September 17, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Kate DiCamillo’s book, Because of Winn-Dixie, is a favorite among many. Continue reading →

The House on Mango Street: Home/Identity

February 19, 2015October 18, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Lesson Plan: The House on Mango Street

Grade Level: Sophomore English

Teacher: Marisa Donnelly

Topic: Home / Home Identity

Time: 45 minutes Continue reading →

The Scarlet Letter

February 19, 2015September 17, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

 This is a unit plan I created for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. The plan is aimed for high school students, specifically 9th grade, but can be adapted for any secondary level. The Unit Plan includes a background/introduction to the topic and three main themes: Continue reading →