One way is to break the short story into parts like the plot, characters, and setting. Each part is like a piece of the jigsaw. First, study each part separately. For example, analyze the characters' traits and motives. Then, start putting the parts together to understand how they interact and form the whole story.
I'm not sure as I haven't read it specifically. But generally, a short story about 'the jigsaw man' might be about a man who has some sort of connection to jigsaw puzzles. Maybe he is a collector, or perhaps there is a mystery involving jigsaw puzzles and this man.
Benefits include enhanced vocabulary. As students read their parts of the short story, they encounter new words. Also, it promotes teamwork. They need to work together to form the complete story, which is good for their communication skills in English.
It depends. Jigsaw puzzles are more about visual and spatial skills rather than traditional reading. But you could potentially use them to inspire creativity and imagination related to fictional stories.
One way is to divide the short story into different parts. Each student gets a part to read carefully. Then, they form groups to share what they've read. This helps ESL students practice reading comprehension and communication skills at the same time.
It could be the nature of the puzzle itself. For instance, if the pieces don't fit together in a normal way, like they have irregular shapes or defy the laws of geometry. That would be really strange.
The strangest jigsaw puzzle short story might involve a jigsaw puzzle that has a mysterious power. For example, as the characters in the story start putting the pieces together, they are transported into the world depicted in the puzzle. It could be a world full of strange creatures and landscapes that are completely different from their own reality. As they continue to assemble the puzzle, they face various challenges and adventures within this new world.