"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Quiz, Close Reading Activity, 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 "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty. A plot-based quiz, a close reading 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: * 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 stylistic choices and narrative techniques * Demonstrate understanding of historical context * Determine the functions of given passages * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, foil, personification, simile, symbolism, and more * Conduct brief research as needed to answer questions about a mythological figure * Consider themes in context * Come to class better prepared to discuss literature