LEARNING ABOUT OUR GREAT WRITERS Professor Jan Arbuckle

LEARNING ABOUT OUR GREAT WRITERS Professor Jan Arbuckle PRESENTATION FOR INRW 0410 AND 0420

SANDRA CISNEROS AUTHOR OF THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

Analyzing a Narrative “How does a person’s name hold meaning ? ” Don’t forget to section this space off! DO NOW: 1. Paste the cartoon into your notebook. 2. Answer the following question: Why would these parents want to give their child one of these names? TODAY: • “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis • Review DO NOW • Video Clips • Review Questions on “My Name”

'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O, be some other name! What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, Retain that dear perfection which he owes Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, And for that name which is no part of thee Take all myself. Translation (taken from http: //www. nosweatshakespeare. com/quotes/whats-in-a-name/): Juliet is not allowed to associate with Romeo because he is a Montague. If he had any other name it would be fine. She’s complaining that his name is meaningless. If the rose had any other name it would still be the same. So with Romeo; he would still be the same beautiful young man even if he had a different name. “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” Juliet knows that the blood feud prevents her from loving a Montague. She ponders it. It’s only your name that’s the enemy. You are what you are, even though you may be a Montague. What’s ‘Montague’? It isn’t hand or foot or arm or face or any other part belonging to a man. Oh I wish you had a different name. What is so special about a name? A rose, even if it were called something else, would smell just as sweet. So Romeo would still have all the perfection that he has, even if he were not called Romeo, take off your name and in exchange for that whole name, which is not really a part of what you are, you can have all of me. “ROMEO AND JULIET” Balcony Scene viewing: The origin of this phrase is traced back to the famous balcony scene of Act II, Scene II of Shakespeare’s play, “Romeo and Juliet”. Juliet and Romeo cannot be together because their families do not like each other. In essence, it is because of their family names that prevents them from seeing each other. In her brief soliloquy (kind of like a monologue) in this scene, Juliet mentions that “What’s in a name, that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet? ”

Let’s take a look at a modern theatrical presentation of this scene… “ROMEO AND JULIET” Balcony Scene viewing: As you watch the scene, listen out for any references made to a character’s name. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FHoa. PLO 6 Zd 8 And here’s a modern translation of this scene… http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=D 6 Hp. Und. Et. P 8

“INTERVIEW WITH SANDRA CISNEROS” viewing: Watch the video clip of an interview with Sandra Cisneros. As you are watching, write down 3 facts about Sandra Cisneros and how she was inspired to write this novel. (View the setup in your notebook on the next slide. ) http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=n. XO 8 a 6 HYttw&feature=channel&list=UL

Expository Writing on a Narrative “How do I express my point-of-view about a piece of writing? ” DO NOW: Observations about Sandra Cisneros: 1. 2. 3. Don’t forget to section this space off! “INTERVIEW WITH SANDRA CISNEROS” viewing: Watch the video clip of an interview with Sandra Cisneros. As you are watching, write down 3 facts about Sandra Cisneros and how she was inspired to write this novel.

“THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET: MY NAME” viewing: Watch the video clip of the scene where Esperanza discusser her name in a theater adaptation of this novel. As you are watching, write 1 QCR. (View the setup in your notebook on the next slide. ) http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FZEu. OM 0 TRj. Y

Expository Writing on a Narrative “How do I express my point-of-view about a piece of writing? ” DO NOW: Observations about Sandra Cisneros: 1. 2. 3. QCR for “My Name” Theater Production: Q: C: R: Don’t forget to section this space off! “THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET: MY NAME” viewing: Watch the video clip of the scene where Esperanza discusser her name in a theater adaptation of this novel. As you are watching, write 1 QCR.

1. Who is the narrator/speaker? Describe using text evidence. 2. In one sentence, state what this piece is about. 3. What is the tone of this piece? 4. Whey do you think that names are important? . 5. Write a thematic for this piece. “My Name” by Sandra Cisneros Analysis: 1. In groups of 4, share your responses to the questions. Pay attention to the use of complete sentences. Make sure that your peers’ responses answer the question and express a complete and clear thought 2. Decide on the best response for each question to share out with the rest of the class.

Mr. Wise G(eye) says…Let’s take a look at: REVIEWING YOUR RESPONSES TO “MY NAME” (

What’s In My Name? 1. My name means- 2. What is your name’s origin (country/language)? 3. It sounds like- 4. It looks like- 5. It is like a- (simile) 6. Why did your parents choose it? 7. Was it someone else’s name before you? Explain who they were and why they chose that person to name you after. What were they like? Are you like them? 8. What nicknames do you have from that name if any and why? Explain? 9. Do you like your name? Why or Why not? Explain? 10. If you could choose another name, would you, and what would it be? “WHAT’S IN MY NAME? ” HOMEWORK: 1. Anchor tab and glue this sheet into your notebook on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE. 2. Write the topic of “Research on My Name” in the upper right-hand corner of the page 3. Take this sheet home and do some research on the background behind your name. Have your parents and/or other family members help you. Use the internet to find the meaning(s) behind your name. If your name is unique, find any similar connections that your name may have to something else.

Mr. Wise : says “Now, I learned more about Professor Cisneros CELEBRITIES WHO CHANGED THEIR NAMES FOR FAME!