"The Garden Party" Quiz, Worksheet, Vocabulary Games, and Emergency Lesson Plans

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, support the development of critical thinking skills, and prepare for unexpected teacher absences with these materials covering Katherine Mansfield’s short story “The Garden Party.” A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, emergency lesson plans, supplemental sub activities, the short story, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:

• Read for literal comprehension
• Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
• Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
• Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
• Examine an abrupt shift in tone
• Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and dramatic irony
• Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
• Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
• Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction