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"The Challenge" by Gary Soto Close Reading Worksheet
$3.00
"The Challenge" by Gary Soto is a coming-of-age short story highlighting the importance of authenticity and unconditional acceptance of others for who they are. This close reading analysis worksheet helps English teachers extend reading comprehension and support the process of critical thinking. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing the close reading activity, students will perform the following tasks:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the intended effect of figurative language in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, metaphor, slang, situational irony, and more
Determine the tone of a given passage
Navigate nuances in words with similar meanings
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant textual details
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary materials
"The Challenge" by Gary Soto Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
"The Challenge" by Gary Soto is a coming-of-age short story highlighting the importance of authenticity and unconditional acceptance of others for who they are. This plot-based quiz complements the narrative and helps English teachers evaluate general reading comprehension while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The protagonist's motivations
The protagonist's attention-seeking behavior
Estela's nickname
The protagonist's impression of Estela
The protagonist's narrow-mindedness
Estela's general characterization
The protagonist's efforts to impress Estela
Incidents that occur during the racquetball game
The resolution
"The Challenge" by Gary Soto Vocabulary Games and Activities for High School
$3.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, a coming-of-age short story highlighting the importance of authenticity and unconditional acceptance of others for who they are. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abrupt, asphalt, briskly, cower, flank, grimace, grimy, jarring, lob, mishap, mutter, ojos, ragged, and ricochet.
By engaging with these activities, students will:
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Details
Grade
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Pages
21 Pages
Product
Digital
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Literature
Languages
English
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, a coming-of-age short story highlighting the importance of authenticity and unconditional acceptance of others for who they are. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the tone of a given passage
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, metaphor, slang, situational irony, and more
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the tone of a given passage
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, metaphor, slang, situational irony, and more
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, a coming-of-age short story highlighting the importance of authenticity and unconditional acceptance of others for who... more
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