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.
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