Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous, text-dependent questions on the ironic short story “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. 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 as needed
- Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
- Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Compare and contrast characters
- Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, metaphor, personification, dramatic irony, and situational irony
- Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
- Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
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Short Stories by O. Henry Quiz and Close Reading Analysis Bundle
Promote active engagement with ironic fiction, support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school, and evaluate general reading comprehension with this bundle of resources for teaching a collection of O. Henry's short stories: "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," "The Cop and the Anthem," and "After Twenty Years." Answer keys for every resource are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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"The Last Leaf" by O. Henry Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching O. Henry's ironic short story "The Last Leaf." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis 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 author's word choices and narrative techniques * Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Compare and contrast characters * Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, metaphor, personification, dramatic irony, and situational irony * Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
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