Taming of the Shrew Act 1 Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

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Taming of the Shrew Act 1 Scene 2 Close Reading Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and promote the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions to complement Act 1, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consider how the effect of humor is achieved in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Apply knowledge of literary devices including onomatopoeia, assonance, metaphor, simile, verbal irony, and dramatic irony Discern the function of a given excerpt Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision 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.

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Taming of the Shrew Act 1 Scene 1 Close Reading Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and promote the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions to complement Act 1, scene 1, of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Isolate details that represent the best textual evidence in support of claims Apply knowledge of literary devices including oxymoron, hyperbole, and sibilance Determine the 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.

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Taming of the Shrew Act 1 Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 1 of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Lucentio's studies Tranio's role Baptista's terms for Bianca's being married off Gremio and Hortensio's intentions Katherine's general demeanor Baptista's academic hopes for Bianca Gremio's perception of Katherine Lucentio's strategy for getting closer to Bianca Petruchio's reason for visiting The quality Petruchio most values in a potential spouse Lucentio's disguise

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Taming of the Shrew Induction Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering the induction of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Christopher Sly's disruptive behavior Christopher Sly's eccentric behavior A wealthy lord's discovery A wealthy lord's deception A wealthy lord's perception of Christopher Sly A visit from traveling performers A reason to attend a comedy

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Details

Grade

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Resource Type

Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets

Pages

33 Pages

Product

Digital

Subject

ELA, Literature & Poetry, Shakespeare

Languages

English

Standard

Common Core English Language Arts Standards

Description

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 1 of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: two multiple choice quizzes on characters and plot, covering Act 1 and its preceding induction respectively; two close reading worksheets addressing the author's craft; and answer keys for everything. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.

By engaging in these exercises, students will:

Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Consider how the effect of humor is achieved in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Isolate details that represent the best textual evidence in support of claims
Apply knowledge of literary devices including oxymoron, hyperbole, sibilance, onomatopoeia, assonance, metaphor, simile, verbal irony, and dramatic irony
Determine the functions of given excerpts
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision