These writing tasks enable students to connect with The House on Mango Street. Students will write, reflecting the style and characteristics of a vignette. Additionally, students will connect with the reading by reflecting upon many of the same themes addressed in the novella.

• Modified copies of writing tasks are provided to use as needed for ELLs and Special Education students that may need the tasks broken down.
• Grading Rubric is provided.
  

Includes the following topics:

• Writing a Vignette: Home
• Writing a Vignette: Identity
• Writing a Vignette: A Good Day
• Writing a Vignette: Death
• Writing a Vignette: Social Commentary
• Writing a Vignette: Stereotypes
• Writing a Vignette: Gender Roles
• Writing a Vignette: Confinement
• Writing a Vignette: Growing Pains
• Writing a Vignette: My Identity

Bonus File: Included for free is a full introductory benchmark lesson. This benchmark lesson introduces vignettes to your class. It outlines the traits included in narrative vignettes and provides examples. Following the lesson students should find locating the aspects of vignettes comprehensive.

Pairs well with:

• Vignettes