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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, four close reading worksheets, and answer keys are included. The close reading activities cover the vignettes titled “Cathy Queen of Cats” (5), “Our Good Day” (6), “L���ܲ���ٱ��” (7), and “Meme Ortiz” (9) and help learners navigate the text for deeper meaning. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. 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