"The Juniper Tree" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

For many middle and high school students, the fairy tale genre helps to maximize interest and engagement with literature. “The Juniper Tree” by the Brothers Grimm is a macabre fairy tale featuring a variety of literary elements including black humor and poetic justice. Included in this bundle are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; a craft analysis activity; the public domain Grimms’ tale; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.

Students will:

• Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
• Analyze nuances in word definitions in order to select the best synonym in context
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others
• Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, dramatic irony, allusion, personification, onomatopoeia, black humor, and more
• Determine the function of a given passage
• Make logical inferences about the authors’ intent
• Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision