Review pg. 10 “My Name” from House on Mango Street. Think about Esperanza’s reactions to her name, and why she chooses another. Think about the importance of a name. Rewrite this chapter so that it is about your name. Mimic Cisneros’ style. Ideas: Where your name came from, what you like/dislike about it, what would you choose for a new name? How others perceive your name. You could use this generator to get you started on your lazy poem.
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Define your roots.
Who are you? Where do you come from? What is your family like? Where do you live? If you were to draw a picture of a family tree by hand, what would it look like? How much paper would you need? How would you decorate it? What symbols could you doodle in the branches to represent what your family stands for? Why? Why? Why? (Hint: try to use the word "because" often). Please write 7-10+ sentences. |
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