Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Wednesday, January 18

Objective: SWBAT explain how a name can be a symbol in prose.  SWBAT describe what their name means in their own prose.

Do-Now: Why did your parents give you the name you have?  Do you know what your name means?  Do you like your name?  If you could change your name, would you?  What would you change it to?  Explain.

Today: 1) What does your name mean?

2) Class will read “My Name” from “The House on Mango Street” and discuss how the author’s name is used as a symbol.

3) Students will write their own “My Name” in prose describing the origins of their name and how it has affected their lives.

4) Students will share their “My Name” prose out loud with the class.

5) Begin editing your play

Exit Slip: Do you feel the meaning of your name suits your personality?  Explain why or why not.

Homework: Continue editing/revising your play.  Final copy due Monday, January 23

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