"The House on Mango Street": A Short Story Unit Examining Point of View, Perspective, and Plot

This is a sixth grade unit using the short stories in The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros to identify point of view, interpret a character's perspective, and utilize plot elements to retell a story. This unit includes several graphic organizers, an assessment, and an answer key with sample responses.
Resource ID#: 26005 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence
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Direct Link: http://www.readworks.org/lessons/grade6/house-mango-street

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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 17 Hour(s)
Keywords: Latin American literature, short stories, character, compare and contrast, plot, point of view, perspective, pronoun usage, The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros
Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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