"Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer Vocabulary Games (Word Search, Crossword)

"Catch the Moon" Quizzes, Vocabulary Games, and Close Reading Worksheet 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 "Catch the Moon" 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 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 * Describe tone in context * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Evaluate whether the protagonist's father bears responsibility for his behavior * Activate knowledge of the fairy tale "Cinderella" and compare the titular character to Luis * Apply knowledge of literary devices including epiphany, hyperbole, symbolism, 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