"The Red Shoes" by Hans Christian Andersen Quiz and Close Reading Worksheet (Bundle)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Hans Christian Andersen's classic short story "The Red Shoes." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, the public domain narrative, 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
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including dramatic irony, personification, symbolism, and more
Connect the text to relevant concepts in modern society, such as social mobility
Conduct research to answer questions about autobiographical parallel
Consider themes in context
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
A variety of resources for teaching fantasy and fairy tale fiction are available:
Evaluate general reading comprehension and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Hans Christian Andersen's classic short story "The Red Shoes." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, the public domain narrative, 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
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including dramatic irony, personification, symbolism, and more
Connect the text to relevant concepts in modern society, such as social mobility
Conduct research to answer questions about autobiographical parallel
Consider themes in context
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
A variety of resources for teaching fantasy and fairy tale fiction are available:
Evaluate general reading comprehension and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Hans Christian Andersen's classic short story "The Red Shoes." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, the public domain narrative, 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
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including dramatic irony, personification, symbolism, and more
Connect the text to relevant concepts in modern society, such as social mobility
Conduct research to answer questions about autobiographical parallel
Consider themes in context
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
A variety of resources for teaching fantasy and fairy tale fiction are available:
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Evaluate general reading comprehension and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Hans Christian Andersen's classic short story "The Red Shoes." A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided.