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              "The Interlopers" by Saki Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Saki's short story "The Interlopers," which features elements consistent with the horror and psychological fiction genres: a moody setting, bloodlust, entrapment, and more. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, craft analysis exercise, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly 
- Explore how point of view shapes the readers' understanding of the story 
- Articulate the intended effects of the author's diction ("pestilential wind," "snarled," etc.) 
- 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 
- Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop 
- Apply knowledge of various literary devices including metaphor, oxymoron, personification, onomatopoeia, foreshadowing, symbolism, and situational irony 
- Determine the function of a given passage 
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence 
- Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision 
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.
More materials are available for teaching short stories:
- The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Volume 1) - Google and printable 
- The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Volume 2) - Google and printable 
- The Works of H.P. Lovecraft (Volume 1) - Google and printable 
- The Works of H.P. Lovecraft (Volume 2) - Google and printable 
- Thematic Short Story Unit on Fear and Curiosity - Google and printable 
* 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 Saki's short story "The Interlopers," which features elements consistent with the horror and psychological fiction genres: a moody setting, bloodlust, entrapment, and more. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, craft analysis exercise, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly 
- Explore how point of view shapes the readers' understanding of the story 
- Articulate the intended effects of the author's diction ("pestilential wind," "snarled," etc.) 
- 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 
- Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop 
- Apply knowledge of various literary devices including metaphor, oxymoron, personification, onomatopoeia, foreshadowing, symbolism, and situational irony 
- Determine the function of a given passage 
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence 
- Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision 
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.
More materials are available for teaching short stories:
- The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Volume 1) - Google and printable 
- The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Volume 2) - Google and printable 
- The Works of H.P. Lovecraft (Volume 1) - Google and printable 
- The Works of H.P. Lovecraft (Volume 2) - Google and printable 
- Thematic Short Story Unit on Fear and Curiosity - Google and printable 
* 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 Saki's short story "The Interlopers," which features elements consistent with the horror and psychological fiction genres: a moody setting, bloodlust, entrapment, and more. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided.
