Description
This resource for “My Name” by Sandra Cisneros includes before-reading, during-reading, and after-reading activities, making it a meaningful addition to your curriculum and a perfect choice for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Students are highly engaged in this lesson as they explore themes of names, language, heritage, identity, and self-definition. While “My Name” is technically a vignette from Cisneros’s novel The House on Mango Street, it is frequently taught as a standalone short story due to its relatable voice and powerful message. The text offers an accessible yet impactful way to center Hispanic perspectives and lived experiences in the classroom.
Through structured reading and analysis, students examine how Cisneros uses language, imagery, and reflection to convey identity and belonging. The lesson encourages personal connection while also developing close reading and analytical skills.
This purchase includes a suggested lesson procedure for teachers, a before-reading journal prompt, reading comprehension and literary analysis questions, and an after-reading mini research project that allows students to extend their thinking beyond the text. Answer keys are included to support instruction and assessment.
You’ll receive a teacher guide and answer keys in PDF format, along with student materials provided in both editable Word documents and print-ready PDFs, giving you flexibility to adapt the lesson to your students’ needs.
Perfect for middle school and high school ELA, this “My Name” lesson supports literary analysis, cultural exploration, and student reflection while amplifying important Hispanic voices in literature.