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The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst
Student Activities for The Scarlet Ibis
Essential Questions for “The Scarlet Ibis”
- In what ways do we allow our feelings to affect others?
- Have you ever been ashamed of one of your family members? Is it okay to feel that way?
- What are some attributes that can be positive and negative in a person, and why?
“The Scarlet Ibis” Summary
In the story, the narrator recalls the life of his remarkable brother, Doodle. Set in the South in the early 1900s, a young boy named William Armstrong is born. From the beginning, the doctors did not believe he would survive; he suffered from a small heart, among other birth defects, leaving him physically weak. However, when he smiled at his brother, and eventually learned to crawl, the family was given hope that "Doodle" might be okay.
As Doodle got older, he still could not walk, so his older brother pulled him around in a little cart. At times, the narrator was cruel to Doodle, as he was ashamed and embarrassed to have a little brother who was different. Although, the narrator becomes fond of his brother, he is still embarrassed Doodle was crippled so he decided to teach him to walk. After months of practice, Doodle and his brother demonstrated his new ability to his parents who were overjoy
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“The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
- Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques
- Discern the function of a particular paragraph
- Describe the tone of a particular excerpt
- Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
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