What Esperanza wanted more than anything was a place to call home. What holiday traditions do you have that give you a memorable sense of home? What do you and your friends and/or family do during this season? Was there a time when you received a special gift or when someone else received something special?
Today, share some of your traditions and special times. Explain what makes these memories so nice for you.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Friday, December 10th
Think about the portrayal of marriage in The House on Mango Street. Now, consider the different marriages and relationships that you’ve witnessed or experienced. What is the ideal age for marrying? When is the best age for developing a serious relationship? How young is too young to get married? Explain your answers using evidence from your own life or from the book.
Post your comments then read and comment on what others have to say. Don't forget to address each other by name.
Post your comments then read and comment on what others have to say. Don't forget to address each other by name.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Friday, December 3rd
When Esperanza goes to see Elenita the fortuneteller, she has a specific and very important question about her future. She doesn’t ask if she will be rich or marry a wealthy man, but instead asks where her home will be.
Imagine that you are going to visit a fortuneteller. If you could only ask one question, what specifically would you want to know? Explain why you chose this to be the most important question you need to have answered.
Post your comments then read and comment on what others have to say. Don't forget to address each other by name.
Imagine that you are going to visit a fortuneteller. If you could only ask one question, what specifically would you want to know? Explain why you chose this to be the most important question you need to have answered.
Post your comments then read and comment on what others have to say. Don't forget to address each other by name.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wednesday, November 24th- Thanksgiving
Esperanza lives in a neighborhood steeped in poverty: Mice inhabit the homes and children run around barefoot and unsupervised in yards covered mostly in dirt instead of grass and trees. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, she might be hard pressed to find much for which to be thankful.
Your job today is to help Esperanza view Mango Street with appreciative eyes. What does her neighborhood and life offer her for which she might be thankful? Respond to this post using what you remember from the book and what you can infer Esperanza might appreciate and celebrate on Thanksgiving Day.
Address your FIRST comment to Esperanza, and type your name at the end. As you respond to other comments, address the person to whom you're commenting.
Your job today is to help Esperanza view Mango Street with appreciative eyes. What does her neighborhood and life offer her for which she might be thankful? Respond to this post using what you remember from the book and what you can infer Esperanza might appreciate and celebrate on Thanksgiving Day.
Address your FIRST comment to Esperanza, and type your name at the end. As you respond to other comments, address the person to whom you're commenting.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 23rd- Character trait
Character traits are how we define ourselves. For instance, one way I (Mrs. Kubaszyk) might characterize myself is that I’m musical, since I sing, play piano, string bass and bass guitar and have been performing most of my life. Take a few minutes to think about your own character traits. How would you define yourself?
In today’s blog, share a character trait and explain why you would describe yourself by the trait you chose. Then, read what others have to say about themselves and tell whether you agree or disagree and explain your reasoning.
In today’s blog, share a character trait and explain why you would describe yourself by the trait you chose. Then, read what others have to say about themselves and tell whether you agree or disagree and explain your reasoning.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, November 22nd- Freedom
Before you type any response, think for a moment about the word freedom and what it means to you. In what areas of your life are you most free to do what you like? In what areas of your life are you the least free? Do you think having unlimited freedom is a good thing? Why or why not?
Remember you should post a minimum of TWO times. When you are responding to another student, include their name and specifically what you like/dislike about their posting.
Remember you should post a minimum of TWO times. When you are responding to another student, include their name and specifically what you like/dislike about their posting.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, November 19th - Name Revisited
Esperanza says that in English her name means hope. In your research, were you able to identify a meaning for your own name? What is it? Even if you couldn’t find a meaning, Esperanza made up her own meanings for her Spanish name that reflect characteristics of herself. What meanings would you make up for your name to characterize yourself?
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