Exploring the Themes of Hairs in The House on Mango Street

The transcript describes the diverse hair types within a family, highlighting each member's unique hair characteristics. The focus then shifts to the mother's hair, which is depicted as comforting and sweet-smelling, evoking a sense of safety and warmth.

How is the father's hair described?

• Slippery and slides out of your hand

• Like a broom, all up in the air

• Curly and pretty

• Thick and straight

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What is unique about the narrator's hair?

• It is like fur

• It is thick and straight

• It never obeys barrettes or bands

• It is slippery and slides out of your hand

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which family member has hair that is thick and straight?

• Kiki

• Ninnie

• Carlos

• The father

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How is Ninnie's hair described?

• Slippery and slides out of your hand

• Like fur

• Like a broom, all up in the air

• Thick and straight

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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What does the mother's hair smell like?

• Candy circles

• Bread before you bake it

• A broom

• Fur

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5