"Robot Dreams" by Isaac Asimov Quiz, Inference Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and encourage analysis of characters and plot with these worksheets and assessments covering Isaac Asimov's science fiction short story "Robot Dreams." A plot-based quiz, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, a close reading inference worksheet, and answer keys are included. 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:

• Read for literal comprehension

• Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings

• Choose 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

• Analyze sentence structures with emphasis on the use of an appositive phrase

• Analyze the author's stylistic choice to capitalize common noun phrases

• Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop

• Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, pun, and personification

• Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

• Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence

• Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction

Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:

• Christmas Fiction - Google and printable

• Coming-of-Age Fiction - Google and printable

• Fantasy - Google and printable

• Horror - Google and printable

• Psychological Fiction - Google and printable

• Science Fiction - Google and printable

• Thematic Short Story Unit on Fear and Curiosity - Google and printable