Name:_________________
Date: 9/9/2020
Directions: Scholars will complete the selection, “My Name” and complete the graphic organizer utilizing the
exemplar.
7.5.D Create mental images to deepen understanding; 8.A Demonstrate knowledge of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories,
historical fiction, mysteries, humor, myths, fantasy, and science fiction
Exemplar:
Watson’s Go to
Birmingham
Kenny, Byron, Joey,
Wilona, & Daniel
Realistic Fiction
Elements:
Start: Detroit, Michigan
Setting Shifted:
Birmingham, Alabama
Setting
Church bombing due to
racism, and its impact on
the family.
Kenny was able to
express his emotions
over what happened in
Birmingham.
Conflict
You Do:
“My Name” by Sandra Cisneros
Characters
Believable
Resolution
Directions: Scholars will create a picture of Esparanza based on text evidence from “My Name.”
Text evidence
Text evidence
Text evidence