| Title | : | Student’s Literary Toolkit: The Most Dangerous Game, The Story of an Hour, & The Garden Party |
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| Author | : | Richard Connell, Kate Chopin, Katherine Mansfield & Charlotte Fiehn |
| Release | : | 2024-11-27 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Education, Books, Professional & Technical, Language Arts & Disciplines |
| Size | : | 3167743 |
| Equip your students with the Student's Literary Toolkit Workbook, a meticulously crafted educational resource. Engage in a deeper analysis of literature with the Student's Literary Toolkit. This comprehensive resource focuses on three iconic short stories (fully annotated): The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin, and The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield, serving as a bridge connecting students with the intricate worlds of these narratives, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of literary art. Through a series of thought-provoking discussion questions, vocabulary activities, and semantic mapping exercises, this book provides a structured approach to literary analysis, equipping students with essential tools they can apply to any text. Section One guides students through each story with discussion activities, vocabulary exercises, and analytical tools like semantic mapping to unlock deeper meaning. They'll delve into character motivations, thematic exploration, and hone their writing skills with targeted assignments. Section Two offers invaluable "Text Insights" to enrich student understanding. Historical and thematic context sections provide background knowledge, while character insights illuminate the characters' complexities. A sample essay for each story showcases effective analysis, offering students a valuable model for their own writing. This academician-friendly resource empowers educators to foster a love for literature and equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in English Language Arts and beyond. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE: Text and Discussion Activities The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell (1924) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS VOCABULARY ACTIVITY SEMANTIC MAPPING SEMANTIC MAP CONNOTATION AND DENOTATION CHARACTER ANALYSIS THEME ANALYSIS WRITING ASSIGNMENT The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (1894) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS VOCABULARY ACTIVITY SEMANTIC MAPPING CONNOTATION AND DENOTATION CHARACTER ANALYSIS 98 THEME ANALYSIS 104 WRITING ASSIGNMENT 106 The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield (1922) 115 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS VOCABULARY ACTIVITY SEMANTIC MAPPING CONNOTATION AND DENOTATION CHARACTER ANALYSIS THEME ANALYSIS WRITING ASSIGNMENT SECTION TWO: Text Insights The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell (1924) HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC CONTEXT CHARACTER INSIGHTS VOCABULARY RESOURCE SAMPLE ESSAY The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (1894) HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC CONTEXT CHARACTER INSIGHTS VOCABULARY RESOURCE SAMPLE ESSAY The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield (1922) HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC CONTEXT CHARACTER INSIGHTS VOCABULARY RESOURCE SAMPLE ESSAY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Semantics Map Example Text Insight Endnotes |
