Vignette and Personal Essay PDF

GOOD MORNING/ GOOD AFTERNOON, CLASS!! DO YOU THINK IT'S BETTER TO BE A CHILD OR AN ADULT? WHY? UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES Read each sentence carefully and choose the word that best describes the meaning of the highlighted word. 1. Sarah's love for animals manifested itself in her volunteer work...

GOOD MORNING/ GOOD AFTERNOON, CLASS!! DO YOU THINK IT'S BETTER TO BE A CHILD OR AN ADULT? WHY? UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES Read each sentence carefully and choose the word that best describes the meaning of the highlighted word. 1. Sarah's love for animals manifested itself in her volunteer work at the local animal shelter. a) worried b) hated c) showed d) curious e) overjoyed 2. Even though the team was winning, Tom remained a pessimist, convinced that they would lose in the end. a) optimist b) one who expects the worst c) one who hates humankind d) curious e) overjoyed 3. The grumpy old man was a misanthrope who avoided contact with people and kept to himself. a) optimist b) one who expects the worst c) one who hates humankind d) curious e) overjoyed 4. Winning the talent show left Emily elated, and she couldn't stop smiling. a) worried b) curious c) overjoyed d) disturbed e) hated 5. The sudden loud thunderstorm jolted the whole house, making everyone jump. a) worried b) curious c) overjoyed d) disturbed e) hated WHAT IS VIGNETTE? Is a short, well- written sketch of a person or a descriptive scene. It does not have a plot that would make it a story, but it does several something about the elements in it like the character, mood, or tone. A vignette may have a theme or idea of its own that it wants to convey. Its essence is the description of the scene or character. A blog can be a form of a vignette. A piece of writing which may also describe a person or a character is a personal essay. It addresses a given topic from the writer's perspective and it gives the readers some insights into the author's personality as it usually includes examples from the person's life to support main ideas. LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF A COURAGEOUS WOMAN: A JUNIOR'S PERSPECTIVE (A VIGNETTE) by Carolina Talavera Gonzales  THEMES Resilience Courage Development and Transformation LET'S ANSWER Do you agree with Carol that Gloria may be compared to a sturdy ship? What were Carol's reactions when she was compared with her mother? What are the challenges faced by the narrator's mother, and how do they impact the narrator's life (Carol)? A SENIOR CITIZEN SPEAKS- MY FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL (A PERSONAL ESSAY) by Gloria Tabamo- Talavera  THEMES Hope and Courage Optimism Finding a purpose LET'S ANSWER What are the challenges that Gloria faces as a senior citizen, and how do these challenges differ from those she faced in younger years? How does Gloria's past experiences shape her current perspective on life and aging? How does Gloria's story challenge your own perceptions on aging? ASSIGNMENT: Answer Activity 1: Reading and Literacy Skills (A Vignette and a Personal Essay on page 167. Write your answers on a one whole sheet of paper.