HouseOnMangoWebquest
Mrs. Kovacs
7th Grade Languange Arts
House
on Mango Street Webquest
Introduction:
An author's life can greatly impact their writing.
Learning about the author before reading a book is often a good way to
find out some background information that may influence the author's
writing. In this webquest we will research the life of Sandra
Cisneros.
Task:
This webquest will provide
information on the life of Sandra Cisneros. You will find links
to a variety of sources that will help you answer questions about the
author of The House on Mango Street.
Process:
Directions: Below is a
list of four categories with questions that should you should be able
answer by consulting the provided
links. Record your information on the Author Data Sheet.
Biographical Information:
- When and where was she born?
- Who are her parents?
- Who are her siblings?
- Where did she grow up?
- Where did she go to school?
Career
Information:
- What are her works (books and other publications)?
- How long has she been writing?
- Did she get formal training? If so, where?
- What awards has she won?
Influences:
- What are her influences?
- Are there any themes and ideas that repeatedly appear in her
work?
- What authors does she say influenced her?
Critics Reactions:
- What do the critics say about her works?
- Positive?
- Negative?
- Is there anything unual about her writing style?
- Describe her writing style in The House on Mango Street?
Evaluation:
Webquest Rubric
Conclusion:
As we read The House on
Mango Street in your journal note any passages that seem to be
influenced by the author's life. Describe how the author's
life influeced the passage. You will need to cite and describe at
least five such passages from the book.
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