English 201: Introduction to Literature | Spring 2020
English 201: Introduction to Literature | Spring 2020

Week 14

Painting of red and blue house on vivid yellow background
https://alibi.com/events/224538/The-House-on-Mango-Street.html
National Hispanic Cultural Center
Artwork by David Rivera

Activity 1

Read The House on Mango Street from page 33 (“Darius and the Clouds”) to 72 (“Sire”).

Activity 2

This short reading guide might help focus your ideas about the vignettes in this section.

Activity 3

In preparation for the final research essay, please review this short PowerPoint presentation on thesis statements. It is critically important for your essay to have a strong, clear thesis.

Bright abstract painting of three girls’ faces, two with only one eye
https://www.pikrepo.com/fekox/red-and-blue-portrait-abstract-painting
CC0

Activity 4

In preparation for the final research essay, please review this BMCC library guide to MLA formatting.

Activity 5

In preparation for the final research essay, please review the essay outline and student sample.

Close-up of single red zinnia on yellow and orange background
https://www.pikrepo.com/fvteg/red-zinnia-flower-close-up-photo
CC0

Activity 6

Click this link to access the Week 14 discussion board.