The House on Mango Street Unit Plan: Exploring Sandra Cisneros's Coming-of-Age Story
Welcome to the House on Mango Street Unit Plan! This comprehensive resource is designed to help educators and students delve into Sandra Cisneros's powerful coming-of-age novel, "The House on Mango Street."Unit Objectives:
- Analyze the themes of identity, family, and community in the novel.
- Explore the author's use of language, imagery, and symbolism.
- Examine the significance of the house as a central symbol.
- Develop critical thinking, analysis, and discussion skills.
Unit Activities:
- Character Analysis: Have students select a character from the novel and analyze their development throughout the story. Discuss how the character's experiences and relationships shape their identity.
- Thematic Exploration: Lead a class discussion on the themes of identity, family, and community. Encourage students to identify passages that exemplify these themes and explain their significance to the story.
- Symbolism and Imagery: Ask students to identify instances of symbolism and imagery in the novel. Discuss how these elements contribute to the novel's meaning and atmosphere.
- Creative Writing: Have students write a short story or poem inspired by a theme or character from the novel. This activity encourages students to engage with the text on a personal level.
- Class Presentation: Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific topic related to the novel. Have groups research and prepare a presentation to share with the class.
- Collaborative Art Project: Encourage students to create a collaborative art project that visually represents the novel's themes and characters. This activity fosters teamwork and creativity.
- Literary Essay: Assign students a literary essay in which they analyze a specific aspect of "The House on Mango Street." This assessment allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the novel's literary elements.
Assessment Strategies:
- Class Participation: Monitor and assess students' participation in class discussions and activities.
- Quizzes and Worksheets: Use quizzes and worksheets to assess students' comprehension of the novel's content and key concepts.
- Creative Writing: Evaluate students' creative writing assignments for their ability to engage with the novel and express their understanding of its themes.
- Class Presentations: Assess students' presentations for their knowledge of the assigned topic, organization, and presentation skills.
- Literary Essay: Grade students' literary essays based on their analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills.
Extension Activities:
- Movie Screening: Screen the 2002 film adaptation of "The House on Mango Street" and compare it to the novel. Discuss how the film interprets and represents the novel's themes and characters.
- Author Study: Research Sandra Cisneros's life and other works. Have students explore how her background and experiences influenced her writing.
- Community Service: Organize a community service project that reflects the themes of the novel, such as volunteering at a local homeless shelter or food bank.
- Cultural Exploration: Plan a visit to a local cultural center or museum that showcases Hispanic culture. Encourage students to explore the cultural context of "The House on Mango Street."
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