The War of the Worlds Close Reading Analysis Worksheets and Answer Keys
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of 6 close reading inference worksheets covering The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. The variety of question types may also facilitate preparation for standardized testing scenarios. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a digital bundle for Google Drive is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
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
Demonstrate knowledge of historical context
Discern the functions of given chapters
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Identify an example of epiphany and articulate the effect it has on a character
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, metaphor, paradox, personification, simile, situational irony, symbolism, and more
Consider how themes are reinforced
Support claims and inferences with reasoned thinking and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for a range of dystopian and science fiction texts:
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of 6 close reading inference worksheets covering The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. The variety of question types may also facilitate preparation for standardized testing scenarios. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a digital bundle for Google Drive is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
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
Demonstrate knowledge of historical context
Discern the functions of given chapters
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Identify an example of epiphany and articulate the effect it has on a character
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, metaphor, paradox, personification, simile, situational irony, symbolism, and more
Consider how themes are reinforced
Support claims and inferences with reasoned thinking and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for a range of dystopian and science fiction texts:
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of 6 close reading inference worksheets covering The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. The variety of question types may also facilitate preparation for standardized testing scenarios. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a digital bundle for Google Drive is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will do the following:
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
Demonstrate knowledge of historical context
Discern the functions of given chapters
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Identify an example of epiphany and articulate the effect it has on a character
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, metaphor, paradox, personification, simile, situational irony, symbolism, and more
Consider how themes are reinforced
Support claims and inferences with reasoned thinking and relevant evidence
Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
These resources may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these activities for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for a range of dystopian and science fiction texts:
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Help middle and high school students go beyond basic comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of 6 close reading inference worksheets covering The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. The variety of question types may also facilitate preparation for standardized testing scenarios. Answer keys are included.