Help middle and high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering Hans Christian Andersen’s short story “The Little Mermaid.” With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of 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. By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will:
- Isolate examples of compelling sensory description
- Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers
- Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on metaphor, simile, and personification
- Articulate the symbolism associated with objects in the story
- Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner
- Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
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Hans Christian Andersen's Short Stories - Quiz and Close Reading Bundle
For many high school readers, fairy tales and fantasy fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. This bundle focuses on five short stories by Hans Christian Andersen: "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Ugly Duckling," "The Red Shoes," and "The Buckwheat." English teachers may use these resources as tools for evaluating general reading comprehension, supporting the development of close reading analysis skills, and promoting homework accountability. Included are the following: multiple choice, plot-based quizzes for each narrative; close reading analysis activities for each narrative; answer keys; and copies of each public domain short story. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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"The Little Mermaid" Quiz, Inference Worksheets, Vocabulary Games, and Answer Keys
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Hans Christian Andersen's classic short story "The Little Mermaid." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis activity, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain fairy tale, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Define words and phrases as they are used in the text * Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings * Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Develop a greater understanding of how Hans Christian Andersen used descriptive language, characterization, figurative language, and other literary devices to establish a fairy tale atmosphere and empathetic protagonist * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Apply knowledge of various literary devices including alliteration, consonance, sibilance, situational irony, dramatic irony, metaphor, personification, inversion, and hyperbole * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about fictional texts with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
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