"The Open Boat" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:

• Read for literal comprehension
• 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 word choices and narrative techniques
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and metaphor
• Conduct brief research to discern and articulate autobiographical parallels between the author’s life and the narrative’s plot
• 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