"The Girl Without Hands" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key (Fairy Tale)

"The Girl Without Hands" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games (Grimm's Fairy Tale)

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, sharpen critical thinking skills, and maximize interest in works of fiction with this bundle of materials for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Girl Without Hands," also known as "The Maiden Without Hands" and "The Armless Maiden." Themes addressed include the power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the short story, 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 as needed * Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Infer the intended effects of the authors' word choices and narrative techniques * Discern tone in context * Determine the purpose of a given passage * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony, euphemism, foreshadowing, invective, metaphor, 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