Thursday, April 6, 2017

Thursday, April 6 - HOMS

Objective: By the end of class students will analyze short fiction in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW
Read 103 - 110

The Three Sisters
Alicia and I talking on Edna's Steps
A house of My own
Mango Says Good-Bye Sometimes

Guided / Independent

Continued......

SALLY
Again the theme of the abuse and exploitation of women is continued in this novel. Describe society’s perception of Sally. Describe the reality of Sally’s life. What similarity does Esperanza see in Sally?

What Sally Said

A major theme is continued in this disturbing chapter. The abuser in this chapter is Sally’s father rather than her husband but she behaves the same way that the other abused women have.
Discuss the father’s behavior in this chapter and how it effects Sally.

The Monkey GARDEN

Explain the significance of the following quotes.

1. It was a joke I didn’t get.

2. I looked at my feet in their white socks and ugly round shoes. They seemed far away. They didn’t seem to be my feet anymore.

Red Clowns

A theme of this chapter is male domination of women. What lines support this theme? How is racial prejudice part of this chapter?

The Three Sisters

Explain the Significance of the following lines:

1. When you leave, you must remember to come back for the others. A circle, understand? You will always be Esperanza. You will always be Mango Street. You can’t erase what you know. 

2. You can’t forget who you are. You must remember to come back. For the ones who cannot leave as easily as you. 

Alicia and I talking on Edna's Step


1. Alicia says something very similar to what the three sisters said. What does she say? What did the sisters say? How does Esperanza respond to both of them?

Mango says Good-bye Sometimes

Explain the significance of the following quote. 

1. They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out.

2. What is the significance of Esperenza's name? Describe / explain the symbolism of her name and its connection to Mango Street.

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