House on Mango Street Quiz and Close Reading Worksheets Bundle (Vignettes 5-9)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching vignettes 5 through 9 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 "Cathy Queen of Cats" (5) and "Our Good Day" (6) 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
Determine the primary function of a given passage
Reflect on how the theme of gender inequality is reinforced
Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, situational irony, and symbolism
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast two characters (Esperanza and Cathy)
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 5 through 9 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 "Cathy Queen of Cats" (5) and "Our Good Day" (6) and help learners navigate the text for deeper meaning.
