The House on Mango Street "Born Bad" Close Reading Inference Worksheet (Vignette 23)

Help middle and high school students improve critical thinking skills and explore literary elements with this close reading analysis worksheet covering vignette 23 of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (“Born Bad”). An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with this close reading inference activity, students will:

• Read for literal comprehension
• Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings as needed
• Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
• Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Articulate the power of photographs, as well as their limitations
• Conduct brief research on Our Lady of Guadalupe in order to explain why the name Guadalupe suits the character
• Support claims and inferences with relevant evidence and sound reasoning
• Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
• Come to class better prepared to discuss literature