Item description Are you looking for a new fantastic short story to teach theme with- The Paper Menagerie is just what you need! This product is a wonderful intro into Magical Realism and thematic analysis with the short story “The Paper Menagerie”. This product is no-prep and ready to go with an introduction Power Point and 4 beautifully designed PDF handouts to guide your students through a thoughtful thematic analysis of this award winning coming-of-age story. Included in this product: PP presentation on the Magical Realism genre 3 PDF handouts that will guide students through a thematic analysis of the short story “The Paper Menagerie” through quote analysis, author’s craft, and inferences made. 1 PDF for writing out a thematic analysis outline You can use this as an introductory activity to the genre before reading longer texts such as Big Fish, A Monster Calls, and Night Circus. It can also stand alone as a solitary activity. Students will consider literary devices used, point of view, and quote analysis that all help lead them to their thematic analysis of the story. The final page of this handout set is breakdown of their thematic statement on the story as well as evidence to support. This can serve as a quick check for understanding or the outline of a larger essay. Would you like to see a blog post with more details on how I use this in the classroom? Check out the post here! What other teachers like you have said: Very satisfied- Melissa M. “I really love this story. I found the assignment that went with it was good. I think it is great to use it as a conversation starter and learn how to dive deep into a text and analyze it. A great tool to consider breaking down a great story!” Extremely satisfied- Veronica A. My kids were in tears! Such a powerful story and wonderful resource. Copyright © Around the World With Mrs. C. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
