Journal Entry: The House on Mango Street, Ch. 19, "Chanclas"
What are "cahnclas"? Why are they important to Esperanza? How does this specific story symbolize Esperanza's feelings about her life as a whole?
Students received a worksheet to prompt them in collecting the material and making the decisions necessary to write a short story.
Mr. Stone applied yesterday's lecture by discussing the basic elements of the students writing situation:
Purpose--to narrate/to tell a short story
Audience--Mr. Stone and classmates
Length--2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pages, double-spaced typed.
Homework for the next class period: Complete the short story prewriting sheet, except for theme.
Homework for the final class period of this week: Complete rough draft of short story. This draft should be typed.
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