Description
This resource for “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Andersen includes reading comprehension questions as well as an anticipation guide, vocabulary, and an after reading activity!
This is a poignant tale about a poor, neglected girl who escapes her harsh reality through visions of warmth and happiness as she lights her matches on a cold New Year’s Eve, ultimately finding solace in death. It’s worth reading for its powerful commentary on poverty, compassion, and hope, serving as both a heart-wrenching story and a reminder of societal responsibilities toward the vulnerable.
This is a great story for teaching THEME, and works perfectly for December or January.
This resource includes:
- teacher guide
- anticipation guide
- before reading lesson (vocabulary, fairy tale genre, historical context of 19th century Denmark, & author background)
- reading questions
- after reading activity (which requires personal connection and creativity)
- editable documents
- answer keys
- full text of the story