Curriculum / ELA / 7th Grade / Unit 4: Finding Home: The House on Mango Street / Lesson 1
ELA
Unit 4
7th Grade
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Explain how Esperanza views her home and how living there impacts her identity.
Book: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros pp. 3 – 9
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How does Esperanza feel about where she lives? How does Esperanza’s interaction with the nun on page 4-5 impact the way she feels about herself? Select two pieces of evidence from these pages to support your answer.
An example response to the Target Task at the level of detail expected of the students.
Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
How is the house on Mango Street different from the apartments Esperanza and her family lived in previously? In what ways is it better? Provide two pieces of evidence from the text to support your answer.
How is the house on Mango Street different from the "real house" Esperanza imagines for her family? Identify at least three differences and provide evidence from page 4 to support your answer.
How would you describe Esperanza’s relationship with her mother? How does Cisneros use imagery to develop the reader’s understanding of their relationship? Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the story, "Hairs" to support your answer.
How would you describe Esperanza’s relationship with her siblings? How does Cisneros use figurative language to develop the reader’s understanding of their relationship? Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the story, "Boys and Girls" to support your answer.
At the beginning of a book, authors work hard to introduce readers to the main character. What have we learned about Esperanza from today’s reading? What more can we conclude about her and her life? Support your thoughts with specific evidence from the text.
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
evocative
adj.
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
vignette
n.
a brief, evocative description, account, or episode that generally focuses on capturing a single moment or experience
Reading and/or task to be completed at home in preparation for the next lesson.
To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.
Book: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros pp. 10 – 16 — "My Name" through "Our Good Day"
While reading, answer the following questions.
Who is the narrator named after?
What happened to the woman after whom Esperanza is named?
Who are Lucy and Rachel?
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RL.7.3 — Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.7.5 — Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.7.6 — Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RL.7.1 — Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.7.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.7.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
RL.7.10 — By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6–8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
SL.7.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.7.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.7.1 — Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.7.1.a — Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
W.7.1.b — Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
W.7.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.7.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.7.9.a — Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history").
W.7.10 — Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Lesson 2
RL.7.3
Explain how Cisneros uses specific literary devices, words, and phrases to reveal aspects of characters and their perspectives.
L.7.5 L.7.5.a L.7.5.c RL.7.6
Explain how Cisneros develops Esperanza’s perspective and contrasts it with other characters in the text.
RL.7.6
Describe how Cisneros uses references to nursery rhymes and fairy tale structures to develop meaning in The House on Mango Street.
RL.7.2 RL.7.5
Writing
Draft the first and final paragraphs of a personal vignette and include descriptive language.
W.7.3 W.7.3.a W.7.3.b W.7.3.d W.7.3.e
Draft a short vignette modeled after "My Name" from The House on Mango Street.
L.7.1 L.7.1.a W.7.3 W.7.3.a W.7.3.d
Explain how Cisneros develops Esperanza’s perspective, identify how it changes, and explain how it differs from other characters' in the text.
Explain how Cisneros uses word choice and figurative language to develop tone and meaning.
L.7.5 L.7.5.a RL.7.4
Explain how Cisneros develops and contrasts characters’ perspectives.
Explain the impact of gender roles and expectations on the lives of young teenagers around the world.
RI.7.3
Explain how sexism and gender roles impact the lives of women in Esperanza’s community.
Explain how Cisneros uses figurative language and symbolism to develop meaning in the vignette, "The Monkey Garden."
L.7.5 L.7.5.a RL.7.2
Describe how Esperanza’s relationship to Mango Street has changed by the end of the text.
RL.7.3 RL.7.6
Socratic Seminar
Engage in a Socratic Seminar with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments and posing clarifying questions.
RL.7.1 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.d SL.7.4
Unpack a prompt, study a Mentor Text, and begin to gather evidence in preparation for writing a literary analysis essay.
W.7.1 W.7.9
Draft a claim statement and create an outline for a four-paragraph literary analysis essay.
W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.5
Draft two body paragraphs of a literary analysis essay with strong evidence and analysis.
W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.1.b W.7.1.c
Write a strong introduction and conclusion paragraph.
W.7.1 W.7.1.a W.7.1.e
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