Details
Pages
11 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Classic 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
Description
Challenge middle and high school students to go beyond basic comprehension with this close reading inference worksheet covering Hans Christian Andersen's short story "The Red Shoes," which focuses on a girl whose obsession with her footwear leads to supernatural events, seemingly divine punishment, and eventual redemption. A detailed answer key and copy of the narrative are included. 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 author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including dramatic irony, personification, symbolism, and more
Connect the text to relevant concepts in modern society, such as social mobility
Conduct research to answer questions about autobiographical parallel
Consider themes in context
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Read for literal comprehension
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including dramatic irony, personification, symbolism, and more
Connect the text to relevant concepts in modern society, such as social mobility
Conduct research to answer questions about autobiographical parallel
Consider themes in context
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Challenge middle and high school students to go beyond basic comprehension with this close reading inference worksheet covering Hans Christian Andersen's short story "The Red Shoes," which focuses on a girl whose obsession with her footwear leads to supernatural events,... more
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Is an answer key included?
Yes, an answer key is included.