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"Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz, Analysis Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Sandra Cisneros' Christmas-themed short story titled "Three Wise Guys, Un Cuento de Navidad." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google option is available.) Students will practice and demonstrate the following essential ELA skills:

Analyzing characterization with an emphasis on exploring Mama's determination, Papa's values, and Ruben's emerging curiosity.
Identifying literary devices such as metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, and idiom.
Evaluating symbolism in key passages, such as Ruben's observation of the shifting night sky.
Exploring tone and mood, with an emphasis on how the author conveys anticipation and hopefulness.
Making logical inferences about theme, with emphasis on literacy as a tool of empowerment and defiance.
Connecting textual evidence to theme, particularly family traditions, socioeconomic struggles, and the power of knowledge.
Supporting claims with evidence in alignment with the expectations of advanced placement courses.

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The Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne - Google and printable
The Works of Ray Bradbury - Google and printable
Thematic Short Story Unit on Fear and Curiosity - Google and printable

Analyzing characterization with an emphasis on exploring Mama's determination, Papa's values, and Ruben's emerging curiosity.
Identifying literary devices such as metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, and idiom.
Evaluating symbolism in key passages, such as Ruben's observation of the shifting night sky.
Exploring tone and mood, with an emphasis on how the author conveys anticipation and hopefulness.
Making logical inferences about theme, with emphasis on literacy as a tool of empowerment and defiance.
Connecting textual evidence to theme, particularly family traditions, socioeconomic struggles, and the power of knowledge.
Supporting claims with evidence in alignment with the expectations of advanced placement courses.

More materials are available for teaching short stories:

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Volume 1) - Google and printable
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Volume 2) - Google and printable
The Works of H.P. Lovecraft (Volume 1) - Google and printable
The Works of H.P. Lovecraft (Volume 2) - Google and printable
The Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne - Google and printable
The Works of Ray Bradbury - Google and printable
Thematic Short Story Unit on Fear and Curiosity - Google and printable

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