House on Mango Street Quiz and Close Reading Worksheets Bundle (Vignettes 26-29)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching vignettes 26 through 29 of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. A plot-based quiz, two close reading worksheets, and answer keys are included. The close reading activities cover the vignettes titled "Edna's Ruthie" (26) and "Four Skinny Trees" (29) and help learners navigate the text for deeper meaning. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available. By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Consult reference materials as needed to learn or verify word meanings
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Describe the tone of a given excerpt
Apply knowledge of literary devices
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Read "The Nightingale" by Hans Christian Andersen in order to understand its narrative parallels to a particular vignette
Argue how Esperanza has developed into a dynamic character
Consider the symbolic value of reading in context
Write about complex literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching vignettes 26 through 29 of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. A plot-based quiz, two close reading worksheets, and answer keys are included. The close reading activities cover the vignettes titled "Edna's Ruthie" (26) and "Four Skinny Trees" (29) and help learners navigate the text for deeper meaning.
