House+on+Mango+Street-Russak

__The House on Mango Street__ by Sandro Cisneros "My Name"


 * Learning Goals: **

Students will be able to define the word identity. Students will be able to identify various factors that shape their identity.

(5 minutes)
 * Do Now: **

Write one fact about yourself on the index card. Try to write something about yourself that everyone doesn't already know. Do not write your name on the card.

(10 minutes)
 * Next: **
 * IDENTITY // : What is it? //**

In your groups, discuss the meaning of identity and decide on the best definition of identity. Write it on the sticky at your table and have one person post it on the board.

Groups will share their definition of IDENTITY with the whole class.

(10 minutes)
 * Next: **
 * Esperanza's IDENTITY MAP **

One person in each group will read "My Name" from The House on Mango Street. As the excerpt is being read, students will underline words or phrases that show how Esperanza answers the question "Who am I?:" As a group, create an identity map of Esperanza.



(15 Minutes)
 * Next: **
 * Your IDENTITY Map **

On your own, think about the words or phrases you would use to create your own identity map.

(10 Minutes)
 * Next: **


 * Identify key words in your Identity Map. You can circle them. **
 * Link to[|ABCYA] **
 * Create your wordle by inserting the key words from your Identity Map. **

Class Yellow Class Green Class Blue Class Red
 * After creating your wordle, save it to your H-Drive. **
 * Post your wordle to the Library Wiki: **