Scaffolded Reading • Figurative Language • Literary Analysis • ThemeThis comprehensive lesson pack is designed to guide students through close reading, discussion, and analysis of The House on Mango Street while helping them track themes, motifs, symbolism, and Esperanza’s coming-of-age across the text. This resource moves beyond basic reading questions by pairing intentional close reading prompts with classwork and small-group activities that prepare students for literary analysis and anal