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"The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Shirley Jackson's short story "The Possibility of Evil." An 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 explicitly as well as implicitly
Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Discern the functions of given details
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony, foreshadowing, situational irony, and symbolism
Conduct brief online research on a relevant topic (Ethan Allen) in order to answer a question about plot
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
"The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary Games for High School
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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Shirley Jackson's short story "The Possibility of Evil." A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: appropriation, banish, bleak, chipper, degraded, indulgently, infatuated, proverbial, rapt, reprehensible, scoured, stationery, translucent, unduly, and wander.
By engaging with these activities, students will:
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
"The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson Quiz and Answer Key for High School
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Miss Strangeworth's first name
Miss Strangeworth's age
The name of the street on which Miss Strangeworth lives
The sources of Miss Strangeworth's pride
Mr. Lewis' profession
The condition of Miss Strangeworth's house
Miss Strangeworth's stated motivations
The content of various letters delivered to townspeople
What Miss Strangeworth keeps by the bed
The character who writes strange letters
The character who discovers a dropped letter
The startling resolution
"Charles" by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary Games and Activities for High School
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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Shirley Jackson's short story titled "Charles." A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: cynically, deprive, elaborately, grimly, haggard, incredulously, insolently, raucous, scornfully, solemnly, swaggering, and warily.
By engaging with these activities, students will:
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
"Charles" by Shirley Jackson Close Reading Analysis Worksheet and Answer Key
$3.00
Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Shirley Jackson's short story titled "Charles." An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
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.
By engaging with this close reading activity, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Determine the function of a given paragraph
Discern the narrative's dominant conflict
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, slang, situational irony, neologism, invective, and sibilance
Reflect on how point of view shapes the reader's understanding of events
Consider theme in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
"Charles" by Shirley Jackson Quiz and Answer Key for High School
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Charles" by Shirley Jackson. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:
The identity of the narrator
Laurie's tendencies upon returning home from school
The general characterization of Laurie's teacher
Laurie's changing behavior toward his parents
Mrs. Hyman's concerns about Laurie's schooling
The lesson Mr. Hyman believes Laurie must learn
The reason Mrs. Hyman cannot attend a parent-teacher conference
The general characterization of Charles
Mr. Hyman's suggestion pertaining to Charles' mother
A revelation in the resolution
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary Games and Activities for High School
$3.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: boisterous, gravely, interminably, jovial, lapse, murmur, paraphernalia, perfunctory, precede, profusely, reprimand, and shabby.
By engaging with these activities, students will:
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Close Reading Worksheet
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Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of analysis questions on Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery.” A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character development, examining how word choices influence a reader’s interpretations, applying knowledge of literary devices, and more. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.
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.
In addition to helping students gain deeper understanding of the material and greater confidence in their ability to read and comprehend complex texts, this resource helps prepare students for ACT reading question types.
By engaging with this resource, students will…
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
- Define unfamiliar or challenging vocabulary terms in context
- Determine the tone of a particular passage
- Determine the author’s intent and its effect on readers
- Apply knowledge of literary devices (foreshadowing)
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities with this multiple choice quiz covering the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate:
A knowledge of characters
A knowledge of the lottery’s procedural aspects
A knowledge of how foreshadowing
An ability to make reasonable inferences about plot
An ability to discern relevant details in response to a question
An ability to write with clarity and precision
And more
Details
Grade
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Pages
31 Pages
Product
Digital
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Reading & Literacy
Languages
English
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate general reading comprehension, and support critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching three compelling short stories by Shirley Jackson: "The Lottery," "The Possibility of Evil," and "Charles." A quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, and word search game are provided for each narrative. Answer keys for everything are also included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
Identify what the texts state explicitly and implicitly
Determine the meanings of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Discern the functions of given details
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony, foreshadowing, situational irony, and symbolism
Conduct brief online research on a relevant topic to answer a question about plot
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
Identify what the texts state explicitly and implicitly
Determine the meanings of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Discern the functions of given details
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony, foreshadowing, situational irony, and symbolism
Conduct brief online research on a relevant topic to answer a question about plot
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
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate general reading comprehension, and support critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching three compelling short stories by Shirley Jackson: "The Lottery," "The Possibility of Evil," and "Charles." A quiz,... more
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