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Silvia Moreno-GarciaA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.
“Motif Analysis”
In this activity, students will select one motif or symbol that recurs throughout the novel and create an analysis that includes:
1) text evidence to establish context for each time the motif or symbol recurs
2) an explanation of why it is occurring at that moment in the novel
3) an analysis of the effect this motif or symbol has on the reader
In Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, she incorporates several symbols and motifs that keep reappearing throughout the story. Select one symbol or motif to create a detailed analysis of its effect on the reader.
A. Select one of the following symbols or motifs:
B. Using the symbol or motif you selected from the list above, create a poster, slide presentation, or other multimedia medium that:
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