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"The Witch's Husband" by Judith Ortiz Cofer Quiz, Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games

Facilitate reading comprehension and sharpen literary analysis skills with this bundle of activities and assessments covering Judith Ortiz Cofer's short story "The Witch's Husband." A plot-based quiz, close reading inference worksheet, vocabulary application exercise, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. "The Witch's Husband" is a first-person narrative that explores family dynamics with emphasis on themes of independence, aging, and loyalty. Though literary realism and autobiographical parallels are present throughout the story, there is also an element of folklore, making "The Witch's Husband" a compelling addition to a high school short story unit. The narrative pairs well with other family-focused texts that feature folktale elements and cultural values such as "Tuesday Siesta" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Students will practice and demonstrate the following essential ELA skills: * Identifying literary devices such as metaphor, paradox, allusion, and situational irony. * Interpreting symbolism, including how objects like the hammock convey family unity. * Analyzing characterization, particularly the narrator's admiration for her grandmother and the revelations about her grandfather. * Making logical inferences about family roles, cultural expectations, and women's independence. * Exploring author's purpose, including why the writer frames Abuela as a figure of strength, mystery, and resilience. * Evaluating tone in the context of a given passage * Defending claims with evidence, preparing students for advanced literature classes and college-level writing.