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Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “The Raven,” which centers on themes of persistence and resilience. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are 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 close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
  • Discern the function of a given excerpt
  • Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
  • Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, hyperbole, pun, paradox, symbolism, and more
  • Explore relevant themes in context
  • Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
  • Write about fairy tale fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision

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