Challenge high school students to move beyond surface-level comprehension with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Isaac Asimov’s science fiction short story “Robot Dreams.” From applying knowledge of literary devices to making inferences about the author’s intentions, readers will be supported by a set of rigorous questions complementing the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. The close reading activity will prompt students to do the following:
- Read for literal comprehension
- Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings as needed
- Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
- Analyze sentence structures with emphasis on the use of an appositive phrase
- Analyze the author’s stylistic choice to capitalize common noun phrases
- Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, pun, and personification
- Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
- Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
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