"The Twelve Dancing Princesses" Quiz, Close Reading Activity, and Vocabulary Games (Grimm's Fairy Tale)

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, sharpen critical thinking skills, and maximize interest in works of fiction with this bundle of materials for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses." A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, 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

• Consult reference materials 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 authors' word choices and narrative techniques

• Determine the function of a given passage

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

• Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, imagery, hubris, dramatic irony, situational irony, and more

• 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

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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