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Languages
English
Grade
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Product
Digital
Pages
7 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Literature
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheets covering "An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer, a coming-of-age short story about a teen whose youthful determination and stubbornness keep him from learning a lesson about controlling one's destiny - that is, until an hour-long meeting with his grandfather. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing the close reading activity, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Determine the function of the opening paragraph
Discern the greater significance of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Compare and contrast two characters (Arturo and Abuelo)
Explore how the first-person narration affects the readers' perception of Arturo's mother
Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, euphemism, verbal irony, and more
Explore theme
Defend claims with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary materials
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Determine the function of the opening paragraph
Discern the greater significance of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Compare and contrast two characters (Arturo and Abuelo)
Explore how the first-person narration affects the readers' perception of Arturo's mother
Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, euphemism, verbal irony, and more
Explore theme
Defend claims with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary materials
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheets covering "An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer, a coming-of-age short... more
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FAQ
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Is an answer key included?
Yes, an answer key is included.
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In what format(s) will I receive this product?
Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs.