Student’s Literary Toolkit: The Most Dangerous Game, The Story of an Hour, & The Garden Party

Equip your students with the Student's Literary Toolkit Workbook, a meticulously crafted educational resource.

Engage in a deeper analysis of literature with the Student's Literary Toolkit. This comprehensive resource focuses on three iconic short stories (fully annotated): The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin, and The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield, serving as a bridge connecting students with the intricate worlds of these narratives, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of literary art.

Through a series of thought-provoking discussion questions, vocabulary activities, and semantic mapping exercises, this book provides a structured approach to literary analysis, equipping students with essential tools they can apply to any text.

Section One guides students through each story with discussion activities, vocabulary exercises, and analytical tools like semantic mapping to unlock deeper meaning. They'll delve into character motivations, thematic exploration, and hone their writing skills with targeted assignments.

Section Two offers invaluable "Text Insights" to enrich student understanding. Historical and thematic context sections provide background knowledge, while character insights illuminate the characters' complexities. A sample essay for each story showcases effective analysis, offering students a valuable model for their own writing.

This academician-friendly resource empowers educators to foster a love for literature and equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in English Language Arts and beyond.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE: Text and Discussion Activities

The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell (1924)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
VOCABULARY ACTIVITY
SEMANTIC MAPPING
SEMANTIC MAP
CONNOTATION AND DENOTATION
CHARACTER ANALYSIS
THEME ANALYSIS
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (1894)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
VOCABULARY ACTIVITY
SEMANTIC MAPPING
CONNOTATION AND DENOTATION
CHARACTER ANALYSIS 98
THEME ANALYSIS 104
WRITING ASSIGNMENT 106

The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield (1922) 115
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
VOCABULARY ACTIVITY
SEMANTIC MAPPING
CONNOTATION AND DENOTATION
CHARACTER ANALYSIS
THEME ANALYSIS
WRITING ASSIGNMENT

SECTION TWO: Text Insights

The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell (1924)
HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC CONTEXT
CHARACTER INSIGHTS
VOCABULARY RESOURCE
SAMPLE ESSAY

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (1894)
HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC CONTEXT
CHARACTER INSIGHTS
VOCABULARY RESOURCE
SAMPLE ESSAY

The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield (1922)
HISTORICAL AND THEMATIC CONTEXT
CHARACTER INSIGHTS
VOCABULARY RESOURCE
SAMPLE ESSAY

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Semantics Map Example
Text Insight Endnotes