“Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin is an example of historical fiction that, when integrated into the English Language Arts classroom, complements American History curricula, as the plot precedes the Civil War and addresses the issue of how race and ethnicity affect one’s life experiences in the South. With this multiple choice quiz covering the short story, teachers will be able to evaluate general reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:
- Setting
- How Désirée came to be part of the Valmonde family
- Armand’s initial attitude toward marrying Désirée
- Madame Valmonde’s reaction to the sight of the baby
- How Armand’s treatment of others changes after the birth of his child
- Désirée’s observations of the plantation visitors
- Désirée’s demands of her husband
- Madame Valmonde’s response to a letter from Désirée
- The final interaction between Armand and Désirée
- Désirée’s final action in the story
- The fate of Désirée’s belongings
- Armand’s surprising discovery
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Short Stories by Kate Chopin - Quizzes, Close Readings, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate general reading comprehension, and support critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching three compelling short stories by Kate Chopin: "The Story of an Hour," "A Pair of Silk Stockings," and "Desiree's Baby." A quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, and word search game are provided for each narrative. Answer keys for everything are also included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will do the following: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words * Consult reference materials in order 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 * Describe the tone of a given excerpt * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, metaphor, paradox, simile, and situational irony * 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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"Desiree's Baby" by Kate Chopin Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension, support critical thinking, and facilitate vocabulary development with this bundle of formative assessments covering Kate Chopin's short story "Desiree's Baby," a piece of historical fiction that, when integrated into the English Language Arts classroom, complements American History curricula, as the plot precedes the Civil War and addresses the issue of how race and ethnicity affect one's life experiences in the South. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. By engaging with these materials, students will perform the following tasks: * Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly * Define words and phrases as they are used in the text * Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings * Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Consider the effects of the author's language and narrative techniques * Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices including irony and foreshadowing * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
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