Details
Languages
English
Grade
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Guided Reading, Worksheets
Product
Digital
Pages
4 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Literature
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Help middle and high school students go beyond general comprehension, practice critical thinking skills, and explore literary elements with this close reading inference worksheet covering a passage from chapter 1 of Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, a dystopian science fiction and coming-of-age novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore how complex characters develop and interact
Analyze language to discern the intended effect
Apply knowledge of literary devices including pun
Make logical inferences about the protagonist's modes of thinking
Discern the main function of a given excerpt
This resource may serve as the basis for 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.
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore how complex characters develop and interact
Analyze language to discern the intended effect
Apply knowledge of literary devices including pun
Make logical inferences about the protagonist's modes of thinking
Discern the main function of a given excerpt
This resource may serve as the basis for 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.
Help middle and high school students go beyond general comprehension, practice critical thinking skills, and explore literary elements with this close reading inference worksheet covering a passage from chapter 1 of Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer,... more
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Is an answer key included?
Yes, an answer key is included.
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In what format(s) will I receive this product?
Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.