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(Explain what the speaker is expressing through these lines, and why it is particularly effective.)

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(Cite lines from "Translating Grandfather's House" that are effective in conveying thoughts and feelings towards growing up.)

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(Explain what the speaker is expressing through these lines, and why it is particularly effective.)

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(Cite lines from "Hanging Fire" that are effective in conveying thoughts and feelings towards growing up.)

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In response to the teacher's assertion, the speaker says that the drawing isn't from a tv show, but she is unconcerned and walks away.

Xia Freeman

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This explains that the teacher doesn't believe the speaker and doesn't trust the speaker.

Bradley Calderon

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the speaker is expressing disappointment because he has to draw a different house.

By Axel Garcia

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classmates finish drawings of new york city housing projects on navy street. I draw one too, with wild grass rising from the sidewalk cracks like widows.

Axel Garcia

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"Ask my mom," I protest. "she was born there- Right there on the second floor!' Crossing her arms she moves on.

Bradley Calderon

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"She was born there right there on the second floor!"

Xia Freeman

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Aspects of Growing Up Described in "Translating Grandfather's House"

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Aspects of Growing Up Described in "Translating Grandfather's House"

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Review "Translating Grandfather's House" to find details that connect to a larger idea about growing up. Cite important lines and then identify the thoughts and feelings conveyed within.

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Aspects of Growing Up Described in "Hanging Fire"

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Aspects of Growing Up Described in "Hanging Fire"

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Review "Hanging Fire"  to find details that connect to a larger idea about growing up. Cite important lines and then identify the thoughts and feelings conveyed within.

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the speaker is expressing sadness and disappointment because no one care about them.

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The speaker is saying that her mother is not paying attention to her and doesn't talk to her.

Bradley Calderon

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Nobody even stops to think about my side of it.

Axel garcia

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and mamma's in the bedroom with the door closed.

Bradley Calderon

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The speaker is complaining about how her skin growing older and that it has betrayed her.

Xia Freeman

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I am fourteen and my skin has betrayed me.

Xia Freeman