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Unlocking Literary Analysis with The House on Mango Street | Unit Overview & Pacing Guide
Complete figurative language and analytical writing unit for The House on Mango Street.
Intro & Guided Close Reading Lesson
Introduce the House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros with a guided close reading and figurative language analysis lesson.
Poe Gothic Story Writing Workbook
Complete workbook that pairs figurative language and craft [of writing] analysis with parallel creative writing practices to guide students through creating their own gothic short stories. Rigorous and relatable.
Frankenweenie & Frankenstein: Characterization Comparisons
Comparative Analysis of Victor, his father, and his mentor/teachers in Frankenweenie and Frankenstein. Scaffolded and ready to differentiate.
Chapter 4: What Does It Mean to Be American? in When the Emperor Was Divine
Explore identity and assimilation in Chapter 4 of When the Emperor Was Divine with a freewrite and close reading activity on what it means to be “American.”
Chapter 3: Memory, Identity & the Camp Experience in When the Emperor Was Divine
Close reading questions for Chapter 3 of When the Emperor Was Divine. Analyze memory, identity, and motif development through independent literary practice.
Divining Deeper Meaning: Themes & Motifs in Chapter 3 of When the Emperor Was Divine
Literary analysis toolkit for Chapter 3 of When the Emperor Was Divine: explore symbols, motifs, and themes through guided close reading and reflection.
Close Reading and Symbolism Practice for Chapter 1 of When the Emperor Was Divine
Lit & Lens Society practice for When the Emperor Was Divine Chapter 1: analyze character, mood, and symbolism through close reading and guided questions.
When the Emperor Was Divine Chapter 1 Close Reading Questions
Chapter 1 reading questions for When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka—perfect for IB English, literary analysis, and close reading.
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How to Make Edgar Allan Poe Relevant: Scaffolded Creative Writing for Secondary ELA
I love Gothic literature. Something about it.
The monsters as metaphor. The rich, dense language that forces me to slow down. The layers of figurative language that overlap
Poe, Coraline, and Autumn Atmosphere
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How to Engage Students When Teaching Analytical Writing
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What If She’s Not “Unmotivated”?
Why I Created a House on Mango Street Novel Study for Homeschool Families
If you’re a homeschooling parent trying to get your daughter to care about literature
Scaffolding Lessons Using The House on Mango Street
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Transforming Student Engagement with The House on Mango Street
I taught Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street once, and quickly realized I needed to rethink my approach. In this post, I'll explain
07: Analysis
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05: Mood, Tone & Imagery
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Figurative Language Quiz
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04: Simile, Metaphor & Personification
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03: Symbolism & Imagery
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