Watch this introduction to Sandra Cisneros and The House on Mango Street

Please watch the video and respond to the questions below.  Be ready to share.

1.  What do you notice about this video?

2.  What do you think led Sandra Cisneros to consider writing as a profession?

3.  How did the experiences of her childhood influence her as she grew older?

4.  Why do you think she chose to write about her experiences?

5.  What kind of tone do you predict she uses in her stories?