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“An Hour with Abuelo” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is a coming-of-age short story involving an intelligent teenager whose youthful determination and stubbornness keep him from learning an important lesson about controlling one’s destiny—that is, until an hour-long meeting with his grandfather. This close reading analysis worksheet helps English teachers extend reading comprehension and support the process of critical thinking. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor, the brevity of the narrative helps to fill awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing the close reading activity, students will perform the following tasks:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
  • Determine the function of the opening paragraph
  • Discern the greater significance of a given excerpt
  • Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
  • Compare and contrast two characters (Arturo and Abuelo)
  • Explore how the first-person narration affects the readers’ perception of Arturo’s mother
  • Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, euphemism, verbal irony, and more
  • Explore theme
  • Defend claims with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
  • Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary materials

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