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A review by misterbelcher
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
4.0
The House on Mango street is a book I feel is essential for everyone to read. This piece exposes various problems in society such as poverty, education, and cultural differences. The family that is featured in this novel are Latino and Cisneros is able to present the hardships of a Latino family in Chicago. I enjoy this book because it makes readers think about issues that they may not be faced with in their life. Why are Latino people suffering during this time? What are the causes of poverty for Latino people in this neighborhood? Another strength of the book is the fact that it is written in small vignettes. Because of this, the book is an easy read and simple. However, it is packed full of important lessons and themes.
These questions can then be helpful in a teachers eyes. The House on Mango Street is a fantastic book to use in either a middle or high school classroom. There are many themes that are able to be discussed when talking about the book. Cultural differences, Resilience, Sexuality are all themes that could be talked about in the classroom. I think this book is a great choice to use in the classroom because it exposes students to different ideas than what they have encountered in the past. One thing that could be done with this book in the classroom would be a small research project on a different country/culture. Having the students understand the culture in which this book is referencing may help them understand the main ideas of the story. Using The House on Mango Street would be a great choice in either middle school or high school and I think it would benefit all students.
These questions can then be helpful in a teachers eyes. The House on Mango Street is a fantastic book to use in either a middle or high school classroom. There are many themes that are able to be discussed when talking about the book. Cultural differences, Resilience, Sexuality are all themes that could be talked about in the classroom. I think this book is a great choice to use in the classroom because it exposes students to different ideas than what they have encountered in the past. One thing that could be done with this book in the classroom would be a small research project on a different country/culture. Having the students understand the culture in which this book is referencing may help them understand the main ideas of the story. Using The House on Mango Street would be a great choice in either middle school or high school and I think it would benefit all students.