The House on Mango Street

Identify the best summary sentence of the vignette "There Was an Old Lady Who Had So Many Children She Didn't Know What to Do."

• The Vargas children are wild kids from Esperanza's neighborhood

• The Vargas family is filled with well behaved kids that have two loving parents.

• The story of the Old Lady inspires Esperanza.

• Rosa Vargas is a single mom in the neighborhood who has trouble raising her kids by herself.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

After reading "Alicia Who Sees Mice", which statement summarizes gender roles

• Alicia thinks she sees mice and therefore imaginative girls are silly.

• Alicia wishes her mom was around to make the families lunches because that is usually what moms do.

• Alicia wants a better life and therefore goes to school.

• Alicia's father is the protector of her and supports her ideas and beliefs.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Vignette: "There Was an Old Lady Who Had So Many Kids She Didn't Know What to Do" Why is the mother so overwhelmed with taking care of her kids?

•  The kids range in age from an infant to a college student.

• The children are not Rosa's responsibility.

• Rosa has no help from her husband because he abandoned the family.

• Rosa is a teenage mom and does not have the skills it takes to parent properly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What do we learn about Esperanza through the naming of clouds?

• She is pretty smart

• Science is her favorite subject

• She is still young and innocent 

• She has no imagination

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does Esperanza say the Vargas kids don't have?

• They don't have any family.

• They are without respect for all living things, including themselves.

• They don't have any education.

• They don't have any money.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence from "Alicia Who Sees Mice" supports the theme of  "The American Dream"?

• Alicia thinks she sees mice and therefore is imaginative.

• Alicia enjoys making lunches for her family because that is usually what females do.

• Alicia does not like the way her father treats her so she makes sure she continues her own education.

• Alicia does not want to be stuck doing something she hates in life, so she does everything she can to go to school.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence is the best summary for the vignette Marin?

• Marin is a girl who is afraid of the dark and small animals.

• Marin is a neighbor who owns a local business and inspires Esperanza.

• Marin is Esperanza's cousin from Mexico who teaches her many things.

• Marin is a neighbor who has more life experiences than Esperanza does and teaches Esperanza new things.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

From whose perspective is the story told?

• Geraldo

• Nenny

• Esperanza

• Sandra

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The main purpose of the vignette "Those Who Don't" is to expose

• resourcefulness/

  survival

• peace/freedom

• individuality/self awareness

• biases/racism

Which character stays up all night studying?

• Nenny

• Rachel

• Rosa

• Alicia

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3