Use this comprehensive packet with your students to strengthen reading comprehension and vocabulary. Included in the packet is the full text of W.W. Jacobs' short story "The Monkey's Paw", a lesson plan for discussing the story, and important vocabulary and reading comprehension questions for students. While this is good guide as is, the packet can be modified to account for your individual teaching style, objective, and level of your students. This reading selection and packet is appropriate for grades 6-12.