Curriculum / ELA / 7th Grade / Unit 4: Finding Home: The House on Mango Street / Lesson 14
ELA
Unit 4
7th Grade
Lesson 14 of 19
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Engage in a Socratic Seminar with peers, responding directly to others by rephrasing and delineating arguments and posing clarifying questions.
Book: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
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Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
How and why does Esperanza change over the course of the text?
How is Esperanza different from the other residents of Mango Street? How is she similar?
How do gender expectations and roles shape Esperanza’s experience of her neighborhood and the world in general?
What is the difference between a house and a home? What do these things symbolize for Esperanza?
How does Esperanza’s neighborhood shape who she becomes?
How does Esperanza’s Latinx identity (and her identity as a second-generation immigrant to the United States) shape her experience of the world and her understanding of her place in it?
In what ways does Esperanza’s experience reflect parts of a more universal "American experience?"
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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.
SL.7.1.a — Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
SL.7.1.d — Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
SL.7.4 — Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
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.
RI.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.
SL.7.1.b — Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
SL.7.1.c — Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
SL.7.6 — Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.7.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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Lesson 15
Explain how Esperanza views her home and how living there impacts her identity.
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
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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