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"The Queen Bee" Fantasy Literature Activities | Grimm's Fairy Tale | Short Story
Evaluate reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, sharpen literary analysis skills, and fill gaps in the teaching schedule with these activities for "The Queen Bee," a Grimm's fairy tale centering on themes of protecting the vulnerable and the value of performing good deeds. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search, a copy of the short story, 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:
Read for literal comprehension
Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices
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:
Evaluate reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, sharpen literary analysis skills, and fill gaps in the teaching schedule with these activities for "The Queen Bee," a Grimm's fairy tale centering on themes of protecting the vulnerable and the value of performing good deeds. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search, a copy of the short story, 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:
Read for literal comprehension
Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices
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:
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Evaluate reading comprehension, support vocabulary development, sharpen literary analysis skills, and fill gaps in the teaching schedule with these activities for "The Queen Bee," a Grimm's fairy tale centering on themes of protecting the vulnerable and the value of performing good deeds. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search, a copy of the short story, and answer keys are provided.