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Engage middle and high school students with a classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm: “The Clever Brothers.” With this close reading worksheet, students will go beyond basic reading comprehension and practice their critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills. An answer key is included, as well as a copy of the short story. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will:
- Read for literal comprehension
- Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings
- Infer the intended effects of the authors’ word choices and narrative techniques
- Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Evaluate the characters’ levels of enthusiasm for the tasks at hand
- Apply knowledge of various literary devices including allusion, onomatopoeia, simile, situational irony, symbolism, and more
- Consider themes in context
- 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
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