Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.
Support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of questions on the short story "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara.

"Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara Close Reading Analysis Questions

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For many high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. With this challenging worksheet composed of high-order questions, English Language Arts teachers will help students extend beyond basic reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality and rigor in the classroom. A detailed answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

By completing this close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly

  • Explore how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others

  • Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, idiom, and ambiguity

  • Articulate the function of a given detail

  • Make logical inferences about the author's intent

  • Demonstrate awareness of the narrative's inciting incident

  • Articulate the symbolism associated with Geraldine's being offered tomato soup

  • Choose an opinion with which Geraldine is most likely to agree

  • Evaluate the qualities that make Geraldine's poem "the most poetic thing"

  • Argue whether Geraldine or Mrs. Scott experiences the greatest epiphany

  • Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions about literature. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

A variety of resources are available for teaching young adult fiction:

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For many high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. With this challenging worksheet composed of high-order questions, English Language Arts teachers will help students extend beyond basic reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality and rigor in the classroom. A detailed answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

By completing this close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly

  • Explore how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others

  • Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, idiom, and ambiguity

  • Articulate the function of a given detail

  • Make logical inferences about the author's intent

  • Demonstrate awareness of the narrative's inciting incident

  • Articulate the symbolism associated with Geraldine's being offered tomato soup

  • Choose an opinion with which Geraldine is most likely to agree

  • Evaluate the qualities that make Geraldine's poem "the most poetic thing"

  • Argue whether Geraldine or Mrs. Scott experiences the greatest epiphany

  • Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions about literature. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

A variety of resources are available for teaching young adult fiction:

For many high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. With this challenging worksheet composed of high-order questions, English Language Arts teachers will help students extend beyond basic reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality and rigor in the classroom. A detailed answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

By completing this close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly

  • Explore how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others

  • Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, idiom, and ambiguity

  • Articulate the function of a given detail

  • Make logical inferences about the author's intent

  • Demonstrate awareness of the narrative's inciting incident

  • Articulate the symbolism associated with Geraldine's being offered tomato soup

  • Choose an opinion with which Geraldine is most likely to agree

  • Evaluate the qualities that make Geraldine's poem "the most poetic thing"

  • Argue whether Geraldine or Mrs. Scott experiences the greatest epiphany

  • Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions about literature. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

A variety of resources are available for teaching young adult fiction:

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For many high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. With this challenging worksheet composed of high-order questions, English Language Arts teachers will help students extend beyond basic reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality and rigor in the classroom. A detailed answer key is included.