Kelly Cavalieri Novel Study by Kelly Breen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14 Mrs. George English 8 en-us 2022-01-19 14:14:00 UTC 2026-03-12 02:13:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png FORMAT- "Sentence from the story" (BOOK TITLE, p. #) cavaliek1 https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/1760306798
  • What type of figurative language it is & how you know 
  • Explain why the author included it (to portray mood, share information, add description)
  • What impact does it have on the reader/ what does the reader understand- do we learn about character traits, character relationships, feelings, setting, conflict, plot development, etc 
    • ]]>     2021-09-22 14:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/1760306798     House On Mango Street Final Project kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/1957636308 In this video I compared the song ______ to the theme of friendship in House On Mango Street. I used evidence from both the book and the song to support my ideas of the theme. ]]> 2021-12-20 20:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/1957636308 Semester 1- Reading Review kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/1957646507 In this video, I recap my Semester 1 reading information. I include goals, data, mirrors, windows, reading responses and reviews based on books I read this semester. ]]> 2021-12-20 20:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/1957646507 Gusty Girls: Young Women Who Dare kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2000509211 2022-01-19 14:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2000509211 “Windows so small you’d think they are holding their breath” (Mango Street, p. 4) kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018128265 These piece of figurative language is personification because the author is giving human qualities (holding their breath) to an object (windows). It is effective because it helps the reader understand just how small the windows are by using something everyone can relate to. We all know what it looks like when someone is holding their breath or sucking in to look smaller. We can relate this to the windows and better visualize the windows. ]]> 2022-01-28 15:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018128265 FORMAT- "Sentence from the story" (BOOK TITLE, p. #) kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018129112
  • Analyze the word choice - literal meaning (denotation) vs. figurative meaning (connotation)
  • Discuss why the author included the words/phase and how do the words/phrases contribute to the story? (Does it portray a certain mood, give information, add description)  
  • What impact does it have on the reader/ what does the reader learn- do we learn about character traits, character relationships, setting, conflict, plot development, etc 


    • ]]>     2022-01-28 15:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018129112     “As if she were a fancy chandelier” (Mango Street, p. 11) kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018129302 Denotation- a decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles.
    Connotation- valuable, elegant, delicate, expensive, desirable 
    Using the word chandelier adds a positive and sophisticated mood to this section of the story.  The author used the phrase fancy chandelier so we can learn how Esperanza's great-grandfather views her great-grandmother. We learn that he loved her and really wanted to marry her. He values her and sees her as a delicate, elegant, desirable woman. The message would have been significantly different if the author said, “As if she were a sack of potatoes.”  
    ]]>     2022-01-28 15:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018129302     Miz Rita, Charlie, and Isaiah p. 5 kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018136002 In this section of dialogue, we see that Miz Rita is extremely generous and kind. She does not want to take the kids money for doing Charlie’s hair and also offers them a plate of food. We can see that Charlie is outgoing and does not have the greatest manners. On the outside, Isaiah acts like the mature older sibling, but is glad for Charlie’s childish behavior this time. We also learn that Isaiah and Charlie must not get delicious meals at home. We can infer they are poor or their mom does not have the time/energy to cook meals.   ]]> 2022-01-28 15:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018136002 FORMAT- Character names & page # kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018157249 Include the image of the of the dialogue above. 
    Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue.
    What does the reader learn or start to understand? 
    Why is it important to the plot? Does it: 
    • reveal characters' personality traits, feelings, thoughts, and/or motives.
    • move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action.
    • reveal important details or secrets.
    What can the reader infer/understand based on the conversation?  
    • What impact does it have on the reader/ what does the reader learn- do we learn about character traits, character relationships, setting, conflict, plot development, etc 

    ]]>     2022-01-28 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2018157249     FORMAT- Date/ Location/ Time kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2023822724 Minutes: 
    Pages:
    How I felt reading today:
    Did I meet my goal: ]]>     2022-02-01 17:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2023822724     Goal 2- Stay focused for 25 minutes kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2023822958 I was able to stay focused for 20 minutes during our last reading unit and now want to work on staying focused for 25 minutes. This will help my reading stamina. I will accomplish this by putting my Chromebook away and reading in a quiet spot so I can stay focused. ]]> 2022-02-01 17:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2023822958 MIRROR- BOOK TITLE kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2024484604 Explain the scene and how/why you can relate to the main character. What connection do you have with the scene/character? ]]> 2022-02-02 00:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2024484604 WINDOW- BOOK TITLE kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2024484696 Explain the scene and how/why it is unfamiliar to you. What did you learn through the character's experience?]]> 2022-02-02 00:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2024484696 Page Number and Scene Name (You create the scene name) kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2056618690 Example post for how a character develops: Explain the scene and create inferences about the character. For example, what traits are displayed? How are they affected-- Mentally, physically, emotionally? Did they learn a lesson? Do they come to a new realization? Does this scene force them to change their mindset or actions? Explain if/how this is different than how the character acted in the past. ]]> 2022-02-19 16:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2056618690 Light It Up By Kekla Magoon kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2056619313 2022-02-19 16:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2056619313 Why do you think the author started the story by describing Terry's problem? What effect does this have on the reader? kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2068547278 TYPE ANSWER HERE]]> 2022-02-27 23:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2068547278 In paragraph 2, the author writes that what really bothered Terry was when his father's eyes went away, what do you think this phrase means? kellyrbreen https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2068547454 TYPE ANSWER HERE]]> 2022-02-27 23:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kellyrbreen/xivo2jbq19rzbo14/wish/2068547454