The House on Mango Street 4 Literary Analysis Prompts & Coloring Page Assignment

Encourage deeper literary analysis and artistic engagement with Cisneros’ acclaimed vignette-style novel The House on Mango Street through these integrated writing prompts and vibrant coloring activity. This reproducible 7-page supplement features prompts from Cisneros’ impactful coming-of-age story paired with analytical discussion questions targeted to central themes like gender roles, machismo culture, poverty perpetuating cycles, power found through voice and education. By responding in short essay form linking evidence to interpretation, students will enrich comprehension skills investigating symbolism, character development and societal critiques around class while journaling reflections. Accompanied by a House on Mango Street neighborhood coloring illustration reinforcing community ties and dreams. An essential resource bound to spark creativity and meaningful connections to this inspirational chronicle of a young Latina’s journey toward claiming her identity and future path.