"Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" Quiz, Close Reading Analysis Worksheet, and Answer Keys
Evaluate general reading comprehension and help students analyze characters, plot, and literary craft with this bundle of materials covering Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird." A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
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
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Choose an opinion with which Granny would most likely agree based on an anecdote she shares with her family
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, idiom, and onomatopoeia
Draw parallels between the American folk hero John Henry and the character of Granddaddy Cain
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
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
Evaluate general reading comprehension and help students analyze characters, plot, and literary craft with this bundle of materials covering Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird." A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
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
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Choose an opinion with which Granny would most likely agree based on an anecdote she shares with her family
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, idiom, and onomatopoeia
Draw parallels between the American folk hero John Henry and the character of Granddaddy Cain
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
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
Evaluate general reading comprehension and help students analyze characters, plot, and literary craft with this bundle of materials covering Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird." A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
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
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Choose an opinion with which Granny would most likely agree based on an anecdote she shares with her family
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, idiom, and onomatopoeia
Draw parallels between the American folk hero John Henry and the character of Granddaddy Cain
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
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
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Evaluate general reading comprehension and help students analyze characters, plot, and literary craft with this bundle of materials covering Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird." A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, and answer keys are provided.