Details
Pages
8 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Shakespeare
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
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 an excerpt from Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Consider what the given excerpt reflects about Shakespeare's mindset
Determine the function of a given set of lyrics in Oberon's song
Identify the intended audience of Puck's speech (epilogue)
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, assonance, personification, and more
Conduct research as needed to answer questions about mythological and literary figures (Hecate and Robin Goodfellow)
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare's word choices and figurative language
Consider what the given excerpt reflects about Shakespeare's mindset
Determine the function of a given set of lyrics in Oberon's song
Identify the intended audience of Puck's speech (epilogue)
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, assonance, personification, and more
Conduct research as needed to answer questions about mythological and literary figures (Hecate and Robin Goodfellow)
Write about Shakespearean works with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared for discussions
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and craft.
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 an excerpt from Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.... more
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