HOMS 3.2

HOMS 3.2

DO NOW: Esperanza describes the “Four Skinny Trees” as “four who do not belong here but are here. How does this description reflect her own sense of herself? Write a description in your neighborhood that reflects your feelings about yourself.

Objectives:

• Use the 6 habits of successful readers to identify Cisneros’ use of literary devices to unpack meaning
• Identify the main ideas of HOMS
• Use the writing process to create personal writing

AGENDA:

1.Do now (10 minutes)

1. PURPLE: ORB
2. PURPLE: study vocab for 10 minutes

2. 6 Habits: take today’s vignette from folder

1. Annotate the vignette using the Six Habits of Successful Readers. Annotate a minimum of four times, and include at least one inference.  
2. Answer the follow-up question (you may use the back of the paper).

3. Desk groups: review study guide questions (homework check)

4. Class: discuss readings thus far

5. Creative writing prompt: Write about a time you experienced or learned something for the first time. It could be when you first rode a bike or learned a new game. It could have been your first day of school, your first train or plane ride, or your first trip to an amusement park. First experiences are special for some reason. They may be funny, scary, or exciting.

6. Summarizer

HW: VOCAB QUIZ ON THURSDAY