"A Journey" by Edith Wharton Quiz, Analysis Worksheets, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "A Journey" by Edith Wharton. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the functions of given details
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare characters in the story
Apply knowledge of literary devices including ambiguity, metaphor, personification, red herring, simile, and oxymoron
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
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "A Journey" by Edith Wharton. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the functions of given details
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare characters in the story
Apply knowledge of literary devices including ambiguity, metaphor, personification, red herring, simile, and oxymoron
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
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "A Journey" by Edith Wharton. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the functions of given details
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare characters in the story
Apply knowledge of literary devices including ambiguity, metaphor, personification, red herring, simile, and oxymoron
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
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "A Journey" by Edith Wharton. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided.