"The Other Gods" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Worksheet

Help high schoolers go beyond basic comprehension and sharpen their critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story “The Other Gods.” An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will:

• Read for literal comprehension
• Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings
• Infer the intended effects of the authors’ word choices and narrative techniques
• Determine the main purpose of a given paragraph
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Apply knowledge of literary devices including hubris and situational irony
• Consider themes in context
• Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
• Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
• Come to class better prepared to discuss literature