ELA_Grade 8_Activity #2
Benchmarks
LA.8.1.7.4
LA.8.2.1.5
Resources
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http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/OpeWin.shtml
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/storymap2_eng.pdf
Directions
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Click on the East of the Web link found in the Resources section above.
Read the text entitled The Open Window by Saki.
After reading the short story complete the Story Map provided above.
Next complete the Read and Respond questions.
ELA_Grade 8_Activity #2
Read and Respond Questions: After reading the story and completing the graphic
organizer answer the following questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Why does Famton “need” to take a journey?
2. What causes Framton’s sudden departure?
3. What explanation does Vera offer about Framton’s departure?
4. Foreshadowing is when the author gives hints and clues that tip the reader off as to
what is to come later in the text. Describe one instance of foreshadowing used by
Saki in this short story.