"American History" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:

• Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
• Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings
• Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
• Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques
• Consider how a change in point of view would affect the reader’s perception of Elena’s mother
• Discern the main conflict of the narrative
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Compare and contrast two characters
• Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, personification, simile, and more
• Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
• Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
• Come to class better prepared to discuss literature