Item description
Help high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering Act 4, scene 1, of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. Delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats, this worksheet saves English Language Arts teachers time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided. By engaging with this close reading worksheet, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly
- Define words/phrases as they are used in context
- Explore nuances in words with similar meanings
- Consult reference materials as needed
- Interpret figurative language
- Discern the tone of a given excerpt
- Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Apply knowledge of literary devices including double entendre, hyperbole, allusion, personification, and simile
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.
Materials are available for teaching a variety of texts such as: