The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities

The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities: Introduce your students to the mysterious and chilling world of W.W. Jacobs' short story, The Monkey's Paw, with this comprehensive resource. Whether used as a Halloween lesson or at any other time of the year, this unit provides everything needed to delve into the story's themes and elements. Inside, you'll discover a pre-reading vocabulary activity to prepare students, analysis questions to deepen understanding, a character analysis assignment, and a creative assignment challenging students to craft their own endings after the story's cliffhanger. As students navigate the twists and turns of this haunting tale, they'll learn valuable lessons about the consequences of unchecked desires.

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Included In The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs Short Story Unit Resource:

➡️ The Monkey's Paw Presentation: This comprehensive 30-slide PowerPoint presentation provides a detailed exploration of the short story, offering an author biography, discussion questions, analysis, and various elements crucial for understanding the narrative.

➡️ The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary Activity: Prior to reading the story, engage students in a pre-reading vocabulary activity designed to provide essential background knowledge. This assignment contextualizes key terms, ensuring students are equipped to comprehend the text more fully.

➡️ The Monkey's Paw Analysis Questions: Encourage deeper engagement with the text through analysis questions that prompt students to explore various literary elements and themes. These questions facilitate critical thinking and help students develop a deeper understanding of the story's nuances.

➡️ The Monkey's Paw Character Analysis Assignment: Using the "It Says, I Say, And So" method, students infer character traits, fostering deeper insight into the personalities depicted in the narrative. This assignment encourages students to analyze textual evidence and make thoughtful interpretations about character motivations and development.

➡️ The Monkey's Paw Finish the Story Creative Writing: Conclude the unit with a final creative assignment that challenges students to craft an alternate ending to the suspenseful tale that ends on a cliffhanger.

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