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Pages
15 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Reading & Literacy
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Activities, Assignments, Worksheets
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards

Description

Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Beast in the Cave," which features compelling elements consistent with the horror and psychological fiction genres including a claustrophobic setting, an isolated protagonist, and a bizarre creature. A detailed answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.

By engaging with this close reading activity, students will:

Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Consider the intended effects of the author's diction (for example, why the author used a phrase like occult manner and why the author repeatedly used variations of the word labyrinth)
Analyze sentence structures to determine how they contribute to the reader's experience
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including onomatopoeia, oxymoron, foreshadowing,
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
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