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"The Fox and the Horse" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
$3.00
Help middle and high schoolers go beyond basic comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading inference worksheet covering a classic Grimm's fairy tale titled "The Fox and the Horse." The briefness of the narrative makes it a helpful time-filler for awkward gaps in the teaching schedule, yet the rigor of the activity ensures that quality instruction and discussion continue. An answer key and copy of the short story are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of the authors' word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the morality of characters in context
Argue whether the horse could have benefited from giving greater consideration to the fox's personal motivations
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including anthropomorphism, hyperbole, situational irony, dramatic irony, and sibilance
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
"The Fox and the Horse" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key
$2.00
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning duties with this plot-based quiz covering a classic Grimm's fairy tale titled "The Fox and the Horse." The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with the short story. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
How age has affected the protagonist
The seemingly insurmountable challenge the protagonist faces
The protagonist's emotional state
The role of the fox in terms of assisting the horse
The execution of a plan to resolve the protagonist's conflict
The resolution
Details
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Pages
9 Pages
Product
Digital
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Classic Literature
Languages
English
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Help middle and high school students improve text comprehension, fluency, stamina, and close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources for teaching the fairy tale "The Fox and the Horse" by the Brothers Grimm. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of high-order questions; a copy of the public domain short story (estimated Lexile Measure range of 1100-1200); and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of the authors' word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the morality of characters in context
Argue whether the horse could have benefited from giving greater consideration to the fox's personal motivations
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including anthropomorphism, hyperbole, situational irony, dramatic irony, and sibilance
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.
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of the authors' word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Evaluate the morality of characters in context
Argue whether the horse could have benefited from giving greater consideration to the fox's personal motivations
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including anthropomorphism, hyperbole, situational irony, dramatic irony, and sibilance
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.
Help middle and high school students improve text comprehension, fluency, stamina, and close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources for teaching the fairy tale "The Fox and the Horse" by the Brothers Grimm. Included are the following: a... more
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Are answer keys included?
Yes, answer keys are included.