Assignments Due Week of November 16

Weekly Task List
November 16 & 18


Monday 11/16: 1. Read House on Mango Street 67-85 and answer questions below
2. Catch up on assignments: If you did not hand in your human rights essay I will accept it until this date!!

If you did not conduct an interview with
someone who came to the U.S, please do so.

If you can find a second person to interview
please do. It will make writing your paper much
easier! Bring the typed questions and answers to class on Monday. Bring two copies!


11/18

Wednesday
No work due!!


House on Mango Street Questions
Pages 67-85
Directions: Please answer these questions in complete sentences. Explain the answers clearly and fully. Type your answers out!

“Sire”
Why is Esperanza afraid of Sire?

“No Speak English”
What eight English words – or really phrases does Mamacita know?

“Rafaela Who Drinks Coconut & Papaya Juice on Tuesdays”
What is making Rafaela grow old?
Who was Rapunzel, and why would Rafaela dream of having hair like hers?

“Sally”
Describe the relationship between Sally and her father.
How do her schoolmates see her? What transformation takes place when Sally comes home?

“Minerva Writes Poems”
Why does Minerva write poems?
Why is she black and blue when she comes to visit Esperanza?