Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and practice close reading analysis skills with this rigorous worksheet covering The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells (book 1, chapter 1). An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and 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 completing this exercise, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
- Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text
- Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony and simile
- Identify the best textual evidence in support of a claim or idea
- Determine the most relevant theme among a set of choices
- Make logical inferences about the author’s intentions
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The War of the Worlds Bundle of Quizzes, Close Readings, and a Test
This comprehensive bundle of materials facilitates the teaching of *The War of the Worlds* by H. G. Wells and includes plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis questions, an end-of-unit test, and answer keys. With these resources, high school English Language Arts teachers may save valuable time outside the classroom without sacrificing rigor inside the classroom. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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The War of the Worlds Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle
Promote homework accountability, measure and extend reading comprehension, support the development of close reading skills, and encourage deeper analysis of fiction with this bundle of teaching resources covering the entirety of *The War of the Worlds* by H. G. Wells. With this product, high school English Language Arts teachers may save valuable time outside the classroom without sacrificing rigor inside the classroom. Six resources are provided, all with answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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