"The Garden Party" Quiz, Worksheet, Vocabulary Games, and Emergency Lesson Plans
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, support the development of critical thinking skills, and prepare for unexpected teacher absences with these materials covering Katherine Mansfield's short story "The Garden Party." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, emergency lesson plans, supplemental sub activities, 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 in order 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 author's word choices and narrative techniques
Examine an abrupt shift in tone
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Details about the supplemental materials included follow:
Low-prep lesson plan for unexpected absences. This comes pre-filled with learning targets and agenda items. Space is also designated for classroom teachers to identify the name(s) of their class(es), the hour(s) of their class(es), student leaders, and upcoming homework assignments and assessments.
Bell ringer activity. Help a substitute teacher engage students (and find time to take attendance) with a thematically linked writing prompt.
Miscellaneous performance tasks handout. Extend student thinking and learning in the event of unexpected absences with this item outlining creative tasks pertaining to the short story. For example, students may write poetry or journal entries from the perspective of a character; write a brief retelling of the narrative from a different character's perspective; explore the thematic significance of stories; review the overall quality of the narrative with objectivity and supporting evidence; and more.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, support the development of critical thinking skills, and prepare for unexpected teacher absences with these materials covering Katherine Mansfield's short story "The Garden Party." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, emergency lesson plans, supplemental sub activities, 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 in order 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 author's word choices and narrative techniques
Examine an abrupt shift in tone
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Details about the supplemental materials included follow:
Low-prep lesson plan for unexpected absences. This comes pre-filled with learning targets and agenda items. Space is also designated for classroom teachers to identify the name(s) of their class(es), the hour(s) of their class(es), student leaders, and upcoming homework assignments and assessments.
Bell ringer activity. Help a substitute teacher engage students (and find time to take attendance) with a thematically linked writing prompt.
Miscellaneous performance tasks handout. Extend student thinking and learning in the event of unexpected absences with this item outlining creative tasks pertaining to the short story. For example, students may write poetry or journal entries from the perspective of a character; write a brief retelling of the narrative from a different character's perspective; explore the thematic significance of stories; review the overall quality of the narrative with objectivity and supporting evidence; and more.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, support the development of critical thinking skills, and prepare for unexpected teacher absences with these materials covering Katherine Mansfield's short story "The Garden Party." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, emergency lesson plans, supplemental sub activities, 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 in order 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 author's word choices and narrative techniques
Examine an abrupt shift in tone
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Details about the supplemental materials included follow:
Low-prep lesson plan for unexpected absences. This comes pre-filled with learning targets and agenda items. Space is also designated for classroom teachers to identify the name(s) of their class(es), the hour(s) of their class(es), student leaders, and upcoming homework assignments and assessments.
Bell ringer activity. Help a substitute teacher engage students (and find time to take attendance) with a thematically linked writing prompt.
Miscellaneous performance tasks handout. Extend student thinking and learning in the event of unexpected absences with this item outlining creative tasks pertaining to the short story. For example, students may write poetry or journal entries from the perspective of a character; write a brief retelling of the narrative from a different character's perspective; explore the thematic significance of stories; review the overall quality of the narrative with objectivity and supporting evidence; and more.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, support the development of critical thinking skills, and prepare for unexpected teacher absences with these materials covering Katherine Mansfield's short story "The Garden Party." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application handout, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, emergency lesson plans, supplemental sub activities, the short story, and answer keys are provided.