(worth 50 points) We learned that a vignette is a little slice of life or a snapshot of an experience. In the novella, Esperanza talks about her writing, her family/friends, her culture, her home, and even her name. Directions: Write your own vignette or snapshot on a topic of your choosing. Imitate the writing style of Sandra Cisneros by writing sentences with punch as we learned in the podcast.

Writing Requirements:

Minimum of one full page (double-spaced). Use Times New Roman/Font Size: 12. Margins should be set to 1 inch all around.

Use narrative techniques: dialogue, description, reflection, well-chosen details.

Include a catchy title. Do not title your piece "My Vignette" or something generic. Think about the titles Cisneros chooses in "Mango Street"

the service industry in the united states grew in the late 1800s. what was one effect of that growth?

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers decreased.

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers increased.

the middle class grew as people took jobs as clerks, lawyers, and teachers.

the middle class shrank as people left jobs as clerks, lawyers, and teachers.



question

discuss the two key differences between the prose form of sojourner truth’s speech and the poetic version. use evidence from both texts to support your response.

this story explains the proverb “small acts of kindness will be rewarded greatly” and how anyone regardless of their size and appearance, can make a major impact in certain situations. this tale can teach your child to appreciate others and create a tendency in their minds.