"All the Years of Her Life" by Morley Callaghan Close Reading Worksheet

"All the Years of Her Life" by Morley Callaghan Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Morley Callaghan's "All the Years of Her Life," a short story focusing on how a young son's behavior influences the psychological state of his loving mother. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, 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. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings * Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Infer the intended effects of the author's stylistic choices and narrative techniques * Determine the point of view of the narrative * Discern the tone of a particular passage * Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Compare and contrast characters * Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and epiphany * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision