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Pages
4 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Literature
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards

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Support the development of high school and college close reading skills with this assessment on John Collier's short story "The Chaser." A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing the author's craft, applying knowledge of literary devices, identifying relevant and compelling textual evidence to support claims, and more. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.

By engaging in this exercise, students will...

Discern what is stated in the text explicitly and implicitly
Analyze the author's choice of words to discern the intended effect of language
Explore how the protagonist is characterized
Discern the tone of dialogue in context
Apply knowledge of satire to the plot
Apply knowledge of literary devices to the text
Analyze dialogue to discern what is implied
Analyze dialogue to discern one of its primary functions in the story
Identify an example of figurative language in the text
Isolate a false statement concerning plot from factual ones

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.
Support the development of high school and college close reading skills with this assessment on John Collier's short story "The Chaser." A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing the author's craft, applying knowledge of literary devices, identifying... more

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