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"Bertie's Christmas Eve" by Saki Quiz, Close Reading Analysis Worksheet, and Vocabulary Activities
Assess reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, and facilitate analytical thinking with this set of activities covering Saki's humorous, holiday-themed short story "Bertie's Christmas Eve." 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 editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) Students will practice and demonstrate the following essential ELA skills:
Defining words and phrases as they are used in the text.
Drawing logical inferences about character motivation, upbringing, and social expectations.
Analyzing dialogue to determine what is revealed about intelligence, values, and personality.
Searching for social class indicators using textual evidence and historical context.
Interpreting ambiguous details, such as why Bertie's Christmas Day felt "rotten" following a personally satisfying Christmas Eve.
Interpreting metaphor, allusion, euphemism, onomatopoeia, and punning language in the context of tone and meaning.
Understanding cultural references (e.g., Rowton Houses and King Wenceslas), conducting brief research as needed.
Writing about literature with clarity and accuracy, aligning with advanced placement and college readiness standards.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Assess reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, and facilitate analytical thinking with this set of activities covering Saki's humorous, holiday-themed short story "Bertie's Christmas Eve." 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 editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) Students will practice and demonstrate the following essential ELA skills:
Defining words and phrases as they are used in the text.
Drawing logical inferences about character motivation, upbringing, and social expectations.
Analyzing dialogue to determine what is revealed about intelligence, values, and personality.
Searching for social class indicators using textual evidence and historical context.
Interpreting ambiguous details, such as why Bertie's Christmas Day felt "rotten" following a personally satisfying Christmas Eve.
Interpreting metaphor, allusion, euphemism, onomatopoeia, and punning language in the context of tone and meaning.
Understanding cultural references (e.g., Rowton Houses and King Wenceslas), conducting brief research as needed.
Writing about literature with clarity and accuracy, aligning with advanced placement and college readiness standards.
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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Assess reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, and facilitate analytical thinking with this set of activities covering Saki's humorous, holiday-themed short story "Bertie's Christmas Eve." 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.