House on Mango Presentation- ppt 1
What to do
VignettesThis book is a compilation of vignettes,
short narratives written with careful attention to economy and word choice.
These vignettes add up, as Sandra Cisneros has written, “to tell one big story, each story contributing to the
whole–like beads in a necklace.”
We are going to attempt to find out what this necklace says.
Like a quiltI liken it to
a patchwork
quilt – little
pieces show a big
picture.
Main Character
Our focus of study is
Esperanza Cordero, a
Chicano girl growing up in
inner-city Chicago.
Coming of Age
She is somewhat like Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, Lily in The Secret Life of Bees, 0r even Holden from The Catcher in the Rye…all growing up amidst difficult circumstances in life.
Purpose for readingObserve Cisnero’s craft of writing
Understand the
vignette and novella
Here is how we will read the book
We will read the entire novel as
silent and oral reading assignments
.
Each student will be assigned a vignette to read aloud and lead a discussion
on.
We will focus on
figurative writing, the
use of fragments,
and the craft of writing.
PresentationYou will be assigned one chapter to lead in reading and
discussion. You will then complete these steps:
1. Read the vignette to yourself. You will be assigned one vignette to read at home (at least three times) and to prepare your presentation.
2. Decide what events or characters have personal meaning for you and others in the class.
3. In a way this is no different than a good reader’s response: consider how the characters and events relate to your personal experiences.
4. If you are uncertain how to present your vignette, follow the study guide suggestions to make your presentation.
PreparationHow to
Prepare
• Practice reading this chapter out loud.
PrepareBe ready to answer
questions others might have about the vignette you
have been assigned.
Presentation
When we begin to share our novel, you will be the expert for your
vignette, so I expect you to know it upside down and inside out.
Your job:
Read your selected
chapter to the class.
Speak clearly, loudly using
effective inflection to demonstrate the tone the
vignette.
Discuss vignette with the class .
Make it personally meaningful to the
students, and specify which of
these issues could be considered a
universal theme or issue for
Esperanza.
Use the study
guidelines may help you with
ideas.
PresentYour presentation
should be between 4-6 minutes long (not
including reading).
I am interested in seeing how you dissect
the chapter, looking beyond the obvious into something meaning for
the class.
Present
Please do not simply stand and ask, “So, what did you
guys think of the chapter?” You
are the leader of the discussions.
Create a few deep questions that get to the
heart of the chapter.
Use the chapter study guide
questions if you are uncertain.
DemonstrationPage 6 “Hair”
Your turnWrite in the style of Cisneros and tell about
Hair….