Quote Explosion Analysis Mat

About this printable

This printable is a scaffolded worksheet for dissecting a quotation: students write the quote in the central burst and work around eight labelled boxes (key words, language, technique, meaning, character/speaker, context, effect on the reader, bigger picture). It includes sentence-starters and a key-terminology list to support writing a follow-up paragraph. Use it to model close reading, to structure independent quote analysis or as a revision tool before assessments.