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Now that you have read House on Mango Street and have a better understanding of the themes presented in this story, read each statement below and respond to each by placing an A in the “AFTER” column showing if you agree, or a D for disagree if you disagree with the statement. Remember, these are the same statements as presented in your 3.03 Anticipation Guide
Reflect on your responses. Analyze why your choices for the “after” column changed or did not change in comparison to the anticipation guide you filled out prior to reading this novel. Think about whether or not your exposure to the characters, plot, and themes in this story affected your decision to agree or disagree with each statement.
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