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Vignette Project. The House on Mango Street. Skills Practiced. Correct use of prepositions among and between Subject and verb agreement Use of colon to introduce clarifying idea. Practice Sentences. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Vignette ProjectThe House on Mango Street
Skills PracticedCorrect use of prepositions among and
between
Subject and verb agreement
Use of colon to introduce clarifying idea
Practice SentencesDiscussions took place between many literary
critics and some of the results was productive.
During the twentieth century, modern Hispanic literature began to appear that reflected the Mexican-American plight poverty and isolation in America.
AnswersDiscussions took place among many literary
critics, and some of the results were productive.
During the twentieth century, modern Hispanic literature began to appear that reflected the Mexican-American plight: poverty and isolation in America.
What to doVignette writing is a
compilation of snapshot
memories, like those found in The House on Mango Street.
VignettesSnapshot memories
are fairly short but very specific.
Each vignette is rich in detail and description.
VignetteIt differs from
writing an autobiography in
which you start with your birth and work chronologically telling the reader
about your life.
It also differs from a biography,
because it does not tell a story of the events or observations of the events.
Vignette An important part of
the memoir vignette is your stated or implied message about why a memory is important enough to share.
In other words, answer the question, “What
difference does it make?”
Writing a vignette
You will be writing your own vignettes. The snapshot memories you choose must be important enough to be shared.
They are memories that are important to you.
They matter.
Assignment
You will write your own The House on
Mango Street–style booklet.
AssignmentYou will want to
include strong verbs, sensory details and figurative
language.
Your goal will be to bring the memory to life so that the reader can be
in the moment with you.
AssignmentIn addition, the style must
mirror that of Sandra Cisneros.
In the end you will choose and write a minimum of eight (for C) and a maximum (for A) of ten vignettes.
You may use some of your class writing assignments as spring boards for your vignettes.
SpecificationsBound booklet format
(must be in a folder, stapled or some other book-making method).
Submitted in legible font no larger than 14 pt.
Cover must include: The House on _____ (street, road, and/or avenue), your name, and a graphic representing the work.
Specifications
Table of contents (lists the titles of the vignettes included)
Contents House on _____________(required) Where I grew up
story Your name (required) who you were named after,
like don’t like name, First day of school story (required) elementary
school, new school)
Rite of passage (required) realizing you are growing up
Pain story (required) someone hurt you, you hurt
someone, argument Weather (optional) tornadoes, hot days, snow
storms, etc Physical Hurt story (optional) broken bones,
stitches, bee stings Holiday story (optional) tradition, no Santa?,
best/worst birthday
Caught ‘ya story (optional) cheating, lying, writing a letter
Funny family story (optional)
Ones often told and retold at gatherings
Friendship story (optional) a friend lost, found, maintained
My future (required) realist or dreamer-will you ever leave or return
Content
Included within the booklet should be at least one more graphic.
ContentsBack page-critical
acclaim –one paragraph that mirrors any of the ones on the back of the book.
You can include a picture of yourself, and it will count as your second graphic.
DON’T FORGETFocus correction sheet
Other requirementsInclude throughout your vignettes at least ten strong
sensory words.Include at least two fresh similes or metaphors
Cisneros- style.In at least one vignette, use fragments for a purpose.Include at least two examples of onomatopoeia
within your vignettes.In at least one vignette, create positive connotation
through word choice.In at least one vignette, demonstrate negative
connotation through word choice.
Extra Credit OpportunityTo earn a free 100%
redeemable on future participation or homework assignments, you must submit the project on the due date.
Your parent or guardian must read the
vignettes, write a comment and sign his or her name on the focus correction sheet.
Due:
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