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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Chinua Achebe’s short story “Dead Men’s Path.” An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
  • Determine the narrative’s dominant conflict
  • Analyze how complex characters interact and develop
  • Explore character motivations
  • Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing and situational irony
  • Determine the function of a particular passage
  • Make an inference about the author’s point of view
  • Articulate the intended effect of the author’s diction in context
  • Cite textual evidence in support of claims
  • Write with clarity, accuracy, and precision

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.

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