"The Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers; even middle and high school students may use Grimms’ fairy tales as tools for extending beyond reading comprehension and practicing close reading analysis skills. “The Dog and the Sparrow” by the Brothers Grimm is a representative short story that promotes active engagement with fiction, particularly with respect to struggling and reluctant readers. Included in this bundle are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a set of rigorous close reading questions; the public domain narrative; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:

• Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
• Explore character motivations
• Analyze how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others
• Examine the author’s word choices to discern greater understanding of characterization
• Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text
• Apply knowledge of various literary devices such as theme, foreshadowing, and situational irony
• Support ideas and claims with valid reasoning and relevant evidence
• Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision