Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet to complement chapter 1 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. An answer key and copy of the chapter, which is in the public domain, are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
By completing this close reading activity, students will:
- Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly
- Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques with emphasis on how setting influences mood
- Determine the function of a given paragraph
- Consider the greater significance of given details
- Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing and situational irony
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
- Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
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