Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and facilitate analysis of Shakespeare’s craft with this close reading worksheet covering Act 2, scene 2, of The Tempest. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
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.
By completing this close reading activity, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
- Determine several functions of a particular excerpt
- Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
- Describe the tone of a particular excerpt
- Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on situational irony
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
- Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
- Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works
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The Tempest Act 2 Quiz and Close Reading Worksheets Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 2 of William Shakespeare's *The Tempest* with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot, two close reading worksheets addressing the author's craft, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. 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. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Define words and phrases as they are used in the text * Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed * Discern the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques * Describe the tone of a particular excerpt * Determine the function of a given excerpt * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Compare two characters (Antonio and Sebastian) * Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works
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The Tempest Close Reading Worksheets Bundle
Support the development of close reading skills with this comprehensive bundle of worksheets composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze Shakespeare's classic drama The Tempest. With an activity for each individual scene, this bundle saves teachers valuable time without sacrificing academic rigor. All materials are delivered as printable PDFs and Word Documents. Answer keys are provided. Students will be able to do the following: * Articulate what the text says explicitly and implicitly * Write with clarity and precision * Cite specific, relevant textual evidence in support of a claim or idea * Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on hyperbole * Articulate the responsibilities of a boatswain * Cite textual evidence in support of the claim that the king's loyalists are arrogant * Define complex words or phrases in context * Verify interpretations using reference materials including a dictionary or thesaurus * Identify what dialogue reveals about characterization * Articulate why Gonzalo is less concerned about dying than others onboard the ship * Analyze Gonzalo's dialogue to discern his philosophical perspective on life * Articulate how Nature influences class systems based on this scene * Articulate what Miranda and the audience (or readers) have in common * Analyze what is revealed about Miranda through her interactions with Prospero * Demonstrate knowledge of Prospero's emotional state as it relates to his past with Antonio * Analyze what is revealed about Gonzalo's psychological state through his actions * Articulate a primary function of a given excerpt * Articulate why Gonzalo's bringing up Claribel is a mistake * Identify what Alonso believes is the cause of his misfortune * Articulate Gonzalo's opinion of what constitutes an ideal society * Articulate what Caliban assumes about the reason for Trinculo's appearance * Identify the means by which Stephano and Trinculo derive some of their courage * Articulate the conditions under which Caliban will revere Stephano and Trinculo * Articulate how Stephano came into possession of a cask of wine * Articulate how Caliban entices Stefano to participate in his plot * Articulate how Ariel complicates matters for Trinculo specifically * Determine the part of speech of a given word in context * Articulate what causes Stefano and Trinculo to be afraid * Analyze how Antonio and Sebastian demonstrate cowardliness * Identify textual details that contribute to the surreal tone of the scene * Identify whether Ariel believes the king's party may avoid eternal damnation * Articulate the effect Ariel's speech has on the king's party * Conduct brief research on the mythological harpy and analyze what the creature has in common with Ariel * Analyze Shakespeare's craft to discern and explain how humor is incorporated into the scene * And more
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