Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering “The Tomb” by H.P. Lovecraft, a short story with elements of Gothic fantasy that evokes the works of Edgar Allan Poe. A detailed answer key and copy of the public domain narrative, which is especially fitting for the Halloween season, are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
- Make logical inferences about the author’s inspiration
- Examine how the protagonist is introduced
- Explore the functions of given paragraphs
- Examine cause-and-effect relationships
- Discern the intended effect of the author’s diction
- Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text
- Examine the connotative significance of words or phrases
- Apply knowledge of various literary devices including personification and onomatopoeia
- Draw parallels between the narrator and the mythical figure Theseus
- Articulate how a particular paragraph contributes to character development
- Explore the symbolic importance of incidents and objects including the extinguishing of light and a lightning bolt
- Examine the nature of the relationship between the narrator and his family
- Explain an example of situational irony in the context of a given paragraph
- Consider the role of an unreliable narrator in the context of the plot
- Justify responses with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence
- Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
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Short Stories by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Close Reading Bundle
Gothic fiction, fantasy, and horror are genres that appeal to many high school readers, and H.P. Lovecraft checks all the boxes. Promote active literary engagement with this bundle of reading comprehension quizzes and close reading analysis activities covering a variety of Lovecraft’s short stories: “The Outsider,” “The Beast in the Cave,” “The Tomb,” “The Cats of Ulthar,” “The Hound,” and “The Moon Bog.” Answer keys and copies of public domain narratives are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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"The Tomb" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz, Close Reading Activity, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of activities for teaching "The Tomb" by H.P. Lovecraft, a short story with elements of Gothic fantasy that evokes the works of Edgar Allan Poe. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. 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 * Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words * Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings * Determine 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 * Discern the functions of given excerpts * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Draw parallels between the narrator and the mythical figure Theseus * Consider the role of an unreliable narrator in the context of the plot * Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification, symbolism, situational irony, and onomatopoeia * 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
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