Unlocking Literary Analysis with The House on Mango Street
Help your teen write better English essays. This course teaches literary analysis and paragraph structure using The House on Mango Street. Grades 9–10.
A self-paced English course that helps high school students master analytical paragraph writing and figurative language—starting with Cisneros' poetic vignettes.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
✅ 9th–10th grade students (or advanced 8th graders)
✅ Homeschoolers or independent learners
✅ Students who struggle with paragraph structure
✅ Students aiming for A-level literary writing
✅ Teens who want to practice reading deeply and writing with clarity
What Students Will Learn
In this course, students will:
- Understand and apply the “Quotation Sandwich” (Point–Evidence–Analysis; Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) model
- Identify and analyze figurative language in prose (symbolism, metaphor, simile, mood, and more)
- Write structured, focused analytical paragraphs
- Learn how to read literary texts closely and think critically
- Practice using rich textual evidence to support claims
Why The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros’ poetic vignettes are short, vivid, and packed with figurative language—making them perfect for teaching close reading and analysis.
This course draws from the most accessible and poignant chapters to help students build skills without being overwhelmed by a full novel study.
Instead of simply journaling or imitating the style (as often taught), this course guides students in analyzing the text’s deeper meaning—and writing about it with clarity and confidence.
What’s Included:
📘 12 structured lessons + activities
🎥 Video instruction in every module
📝 Downloadable worksheets, graphic organizers & cheat sheets
🧠 Reading + writing pre-assessments
📊 Final paragraph assessment + rubric
📚 Close reading of selected vignettes: “My Name,” “Hairs,” “Gil's Furniture Bought & Sold,” and more
✅ Aligned with CCSS ELA standards (RL.9–10.1, W.9–10.1, etc.)
Course Format:
- 100% self-paced
- Hosted in Google Classroom
- Accessible via any device with a Gmail account
- Approx. 12-18 hours to complete
- Option to add-on teacher feedback (coming soon!)
Pricing:
💸 One-Time Purchase: $75
🎁 Includes lifetime access + updates
(Beta testers already enrolled: no action needed!)
Want a Preview First?
You can view the course overview below to see the lesson structure, standards, and learning objectives.
FAQs
Q: Is this a full unit on The House on Mango Street?
A: No, it focuses on select vignettes and teaches analytical writing using them. It’s ideal before or alongside a full novel study.
Q: Can I use this as a homeschool credit?
A: Yes! It meets high school writing and literary analysis standards. (Estimated: 0.25 credit for writing + literature)
Q: Do I need to purchase the book?
A: Yes, students will need a copy of The House on Mango Street (any edition).
Q: Will students get feedback on their writing?
A: Not in the core course—but an optional feedback upgrade will be available soon.
Ready to help your student unlock literary writing skills that will serve them all through high school?
🎓 Join the Waitlist (signup below)
📄 Download the Course Overview
✉️ Questions? Reach out: hello@hollywoodandlit.com