Class members conclude their reading of The House on Mango Street with an assignment that asks them to compose letters to characters using their own voices or that of another character in Cisneros' story.

Concepts

reading comprehension strategies, characterization

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have those who would benefit from an extra challenge compose several letters to the same character using a different voice each time

Classroom Considerations

• The 10th in a series of 11 resources designed for The House on Mango Street

Pros

• The packet includes a rationale for the activity, step-by-step directions, assessment suggestions, and a model letter

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.3.a W.7.3.a W.8.3.a