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Ugly duckling by hans christian andersen6/29/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Articulate the significance of a given detail or details.Verify interpretations of language using reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus.Define words and phrases in the context of a passage.Isolate a falsehood about plot among factual statements.Explain an example of foreshadowing in a given passage.Identify examples of various literary devices including onomatopoeia, assonance, consonance, foreshadowing, simile, personification, and symbolism.Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly. ![]() By engaging with this close reading activity, students will: Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. English Language Arts teachers may assign this set of rigorous questions to complement the story and evaluate students’ high-order skills. “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen is a representative short story that promotes active engagement with fiction. Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers even middle and high school students may use fairy tales as tools for extending beyond reading comprehension and practicing close reading analysis skills. ![]()
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