Details
Languages
English
Grade
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Product
Digital
Pages
11 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Classic Literature
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm's fairy tales into the classroom. "The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. This bundle of assessments helps English teachers evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of close reading skills, and promote homework accountability - while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
By completing the plot-based quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The reason two older brothers left home
A distinguishing characteristic of the two older brothers
The physical appearance of the youngest brother
The nature of the youngest brother's interactions with his older siblings
How the older brothers react to the sight of an ant hill
An observation at the lake
Strange observations outside the castle
The importance of three tablets
The reason the brothers venture into the woods
The identities of those who help the youngest brother complete his chores
The fate of the brothers
By completing the close reading activity, students will perform the following tasks:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Explore how a particular passage contributes to character development
Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on situational irony, foreshadowing, and assonance
Articulate a relevant theme
Defend claims and ideas with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary material
By completing the plot-based quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The reason two older brothers left home
A distinguishing characteristic of the two older brothers
The physical appearance of the youngest brother
The nature of the youngest brother's interactions with his older siblings
How the older brothers react to the sight of an ant hill
An observation at the lake
Strange observations outside the castle
The importance of three tablets
The reason the brothers venture into the woods
The identities of those who help the youngest brother complete his chores
The fate of the brothers
By completing the close reading activity, students will perform the following tasks:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Explore how a particular passage contributes to character development
Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on situational irony, foreshadowing, and assonance
Articulate a relevant theme
Defend claims and ideas with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary material
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm's fairy tales into the classroom. "The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive... more
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Are answer keys included?
Yes, answer keys are included.
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In what format(s) will I receive this product?
Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs.
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