"The Raven" Quiz and Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Grimm's Fairy Tale)
Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Raven," which centers on the themes of persistence and resilience. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the function of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, hyperbole, pun, paradox, symbolism, and more
Explore relevant themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fairy tale fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
A variety of resources for teaching fairy tales, tall tales, and fantasy are available:
"The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft - Google and printable
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog" by Mark Twain - Google and printable
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet - Google and printable
"The Juniper Tree" by the Brothers Grimm - Google and printable
"The Wife’s Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin - Google and printable
Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Raven," which centers on the themes of persistence and resilience. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the function of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, hyperbole, pun, paradox, symbolism, and more
Explore relevant themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fairy tale fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
A variety of resources for teaching fairy tales, tall tales, and fantasy are available:
"The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft - Google and printable
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog" by Mark Twain - Google and printable
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet - Google and printable
"The Juniper Tree" by the Brothers Grimm - Google and printable
"The Wife’s Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin - Google and printable


Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Raven," which centers on the themes of persistence and resilience. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the function of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, hyperbole, pun, paradox, symbolism, and more
Explore relevant themes in context
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fairy tale fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
A variety of resources for teaching fairy tales, tall tales, and fantasy are available:
"The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft - Google and printable
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog" by Mark Twain - Google and printable
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet - Google and printable
"The Juniper Tree" by the Brothers Grimm - Google and printable
"The Wife’s Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin - Google and printable
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Evaluate reading comprehension, support the development of critical thinking skills, and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale “The Raven.” A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are included. The brevity of the narrative helps to fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule, while the supporting activities uphold rigor in the classroom.