"The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Craft Analysis Worksheet
Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "The Wife's Story." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of supernatural and fantasy fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive version is available.) By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
Explore the author's use of grammatically awkward phrases
Isolate specific details that contribute to the story's sorrowful tone
Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing, redundancy, simile, and situational irony
Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "The Wife's Story." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of supernatural and fantasy fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive version is available.) By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
Explore the author's use of grammatically awkward phrases
Isolate specific details that contribute to the story's sorrowful tone
Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing, redundancy, simile, and situational irony
Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "The Wife's Story." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of supernatural and fantasy fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive version is available.) By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
Explore the author's use of grammatically awkward phrases
Isolate specific details that contribute to the story's sorrowful tone
Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing, redundancy, simile, and situational irony
Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
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Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Ursula K. Le Guin's short story "The Wife's Story." With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of supernatural and fantasy fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 6 through 12.