"The Fox and the Cat" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key

"The Fox and the Cat" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Fox and the Cat," a cautionary story about hubris and its consequences. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. The brevity of the narrative helps to fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule, while the supporting activity upholds rigor in the classroom. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Describe the tone of a given excerpt * Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed * Discern the intended effect of figurative language in context * Consider the greater significance of a given detail * Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of literary devices with an emphasis on hubris, invective, and metaphor * Explore themes in context