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"The Chaser" by John Collier Craft Analysis Activity
$2.00
Help high school students analyze how John Collier used direct description (setting and characterization), figurative language (euphemism, metaphor, and simile), and foreshadowing to develop a compelling work of fantasy in "The Chaser." Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key is included.
"The Chaser" by John Collier Quiz and Answer Key
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For many middle and high school students, the fantasy genre promotes active engagement with literature. With this printable assessment on "The Chaser" by John Collier, a short story in the fantasy genre, English Language Arts teachers will evaluate general reading comprehension and hold students accountable for homework completion. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
A character description of Alan Austen
Characteristics of the "glove cleaner"
An alternative name for the "glove cleaner"
The cost of the "glove cleaner"
Alan's reason for visiting the old man
The effects of the love potion
Side effects of ingesting the love potion
The cost of the love potion
The old man's business philosophy
The significance of the title (analysis)
Situational irony in the story
"The Chaser" by John Collier Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
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.
"The Chaser" by John Collier Vocabulary Games and Activities for High School
$3.00
Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story "The Chaser" by John Collier. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.
Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: apprehensively, bountifully, effect, fervently, giddy, indifferently, laxative, oblige, obscurely, phial, rapture, scorn, and solitude.
By engaging with these activities, students will:
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Details
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Pages
24 Pages
Product
Digital
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Literature
Languages
English
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching John Collier's short story "The Chaser." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable 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 these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Apply knowledge of satire to the plot
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including euphemism, metaphor, simile, situational irony, and foreshadowing
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
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 these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Apply knowledge of satire to the plot
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including euphemism, metaphor, simile, situational irony, and foreshadowing
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching John Collier's short story "The Chaser." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity,... more
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