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“The Juniper Tree” by the Brothers Grimm is a macabre fairy tale featuring a variety of literary elements including black humor and poetic justice. Help high school students extend beyond reading comprehension and sharpen close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions to complement the the short story. An answer key and copy of the public domain Grimms’ tale are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with this close reading activity, students will:

  • Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
  • Analyze nuances in word definitions in order to select the best synonym in context
  • Explore how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others
  • Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, dramatic irony, allusion, personification, onomatopoeia, black humor, and more
  • Determine the function of a given passage
  • Make logical inferences about the authors’ intent
  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

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