Directions: Actively fill this out during our reading and study of The House on Mango Street. This outline is due Friday, December 13th and will be graded on completion. The “Argumentative Essay,” which is a major assessment, is due Wednesday, December 18th. You are expected to use your work on this outline to complete the “Argumentative Essay.”

Directions: The “Argumentative Essay,” which is a major assessment, is due Wednesday, December 18th. You are expected to use your work on the "Argumentative Essay Outline: The House on Mango Street"  to complete the “Argumentative Essay.” You must submit your double-spaced Times New Roman sized 12 font typed MLA formatted essay to the class tray.

Writing Prompt:
As a renowned Chicana writer, Sandra Cisneros uses The House on Mango Street to illuminate various thematic topics that guide Esperanza’s journey toward self-discovery. 
Highlight one (1) of the following prominent thematic topics to analyze: 
Community
Age
Gender
Culture
Social Class
Argue how the selected thematic topic reveals a corresponding theme that guides Esperanza through her journey of self-discovery. Be sure to thoroughly justify what Esperanza discovers about herself and why it is significant.

Grading: You will be graded on the attached rubric. 



Honorable Challenges (optional):
HONORABLE CHALLENGE (keep in mind time constraints):
Write a five-paragraph essay with at least two (2) Schaffer chunks in each body paragraph. 
SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE (keep in mind time constraints):
Throughout this unit, independently research Sandra Cisneros’ life. Write a six-paragraph essay with at least two (2) Schaffer chunks in each body paragraph. In the fourth body paragraph, Argue how the theme also applies to Sandra Cisneros’ journey towards self-discovery.