The House on Mango Street Excerpt

The House on Mango Street

​Vignettes 1-4

Open Ended

Much of this story is about where the main character wants to live. She hopes one

day to have a wonderful house, a dream house. Write a paragraph (topic sentence,

details, concluding sentence) describing your dream house.

1. The House on Mango Street

2. Hairs

3. Boys and Girls

4. My Name

Complete the chart in your journal

Draw

Some people believe men and women should behave differently. In some cultures,

this can be very strict. Think about messages you have received about what’s OK or

not OK for men and women. What are some messages? Write about your reaction

to them.

Open Ended

"My Name"

1. What is your full name on your birth certificate?

2. How/Why did your parents choose this name?

3. If you were named after someone, what do you know about this person?

4. What do you think of your name? Does it have any special meaning?

5. Do you know anyone else with your name? What do you think of that person?

6. Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it and how did you get it?

7. If you could change your name to any other name, what name would you choose?