"The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading
Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," a story in which a wounded soldier is given useful information that transforms his fate. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the function of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, imagery, hubris, dramatic irony, situational irony, and more
Explore themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fairy tale fiction 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.
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Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," a story in which a wounded soldier is given useful information that transforms his fate. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included.
