Grade 12 Short Story Analysis Worksheet: Araby by James Joyce

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  • 2 pages total

  • 3 differentiated practice exercises

  • 1 answer key page

  • 2 pages total

  • 3 differentiated practice exercises

  • 1 answer key page

Sometimes the journey of desire teaches us more about ourselves than the destination ever could.

Additional Info:

  1. Difficulty Level: Difficult

  2. CEFR Level: C1–C2 (Advanced–Proficient)

  3. Skill Focus: Analyzing narrative perspective, symbolism, and theme in modern short stories

  4. Strand: Reading Literature – Short Story Analysis

  5. Standards Alignment

CCSS (Grades 11–12):

  • CCSS. RL.11-12.3 – Analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding point of view, structure, and literary devices.

  • CCSS. RL.11-12.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings.

  • CCSS. RL.11-12.2 – Determine two or more themes or central ideas and analyze their development.

Cambridge English Curriculum (Upper Secondary / Advanced):

  • Interpret implicit meaning, symbolism, and attitudes in literary texts.

  • Analyze how narrative perspective, imagery, and tone shape readers’ understanding.

This Grade 12 worksheet on Araby by James Joyce guides students through advanced short story analysis. It includes activities focused on narrative perspective, symbolism, tone, and theme, with differentiated practice levels: Try This, Challenge Yourself, and Push Your Limits. A complete answer key is provided to support learning and assessment.