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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Gary Soto’s short story “The No-Guitar Blues.” A detailed answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
  • Analyze how complex characters interact and develop
  • Read a passage to articulate what it suggests about societal inequities
  • Read a passage to make an inference about the protagonist’s psychological state
  • Articulate the intended meaning of a figurative expression
  • Articulate how the protagonist shows awareness of morals and ethics
  • Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, metaphor, and dramatic irony
  • Determine the most applicable theme in the context of the entire narrative
  • 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

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.

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