The House on Mango Street Assignments

The House on Mango Street Activities and Assignments:

The following vignettes are to be read by Monday, February 1 --
"My Name" p.10
"Marin" p.26
"There was an Old Lady" p.29
"Alicia..." p.31
"No Speak English" p. 76
"Rafeala Who Drinks Coconut..." p. 79
"Sally" p.81
"Minerva..." p. 84
"A Smart Cookie" p.90
"What Sally Said" p. 92
"Linoleum Roses" p. 101

Also due on Monday, February 1:
My Name Handout (10 Homework Points)

The following rough drafts (15 Homework Points) for your vignette project are due on Friday, February 5:
"The House on ________ Street" Vignette
Family Vignette (copy change of "Hairs")
"My Name" Vignette

The following rough drafts (10 Homework Points) for your vignette project are due on Monday, February 8:
Neighborhood Vignette
"A House of My Own" copy change

Due Friday, February 12:
Final copy of vignette booklet (55 Project Points). Please refer to instructions on title page and how to put it together. You will be graded on creativity, appearance, content (details, development, format), and understanding of author's style (diction, syntax, figurative language). Proofread to check for spelling and typing errors.

Assignments for January 4 - January 20

Due Monday, January 4: The Good Earth should be completed for today
Wednesday, January 6: End Test for The Good Earth
Thursday, January 7: We will begin Ibsen's A Doll House in class & you will begin reading Hedda Gabler on your own
Due Friday, January 15: Hedda Gabler should be read by today & typed notes should be completed for today's discussion
Tuesday, January 19: If time permits, end test Hedda Gabler (This test will be included in the 3rd marking period grade)

Exam review sheet is found on the 9 H ning page. You may print it out at any time. However, the format may be subject to change pending approval of the exam by the principal and department supervisor. I will let you know.