"The Queen Bee" Fantasy Literature Activities | Grimm's Fairy Tale | Short Story

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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. 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.