For Thursday, January 16

Revise and Perfect your essay over Sandra Cisneros' "Eleven."  Remember, this will be your first major grade for the nine weeks.  Ask yourself:  Have I answered the prompt?  Am I clearly defining Rachel's inner characteristics?  Is my essay organized?  Do I have transitions and clear quotation sandwiches?  Do I have a minimum of 6 concrete examples in this essay?


In House on Mango Street, read:  "Hairs", "Boys and Girls", and "My Name". Annotate each vignette.

After reading "My Name", complete the handout provided in class.  Make sure to annotate each reading selection. 

DUE DATE:  FRIDAY, JANUARY 24.  Begin memorization work on "Is this is a dagger..."?  You might

highlight the copy of your speech; figure out which words you will accentuate, what gestures you might use...