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Say hello to a platform dedicated to industrious, yet overtasked teachers like you. Say goodbye to countless hours spent developing relevant and engaging ELA lessons. Whether you are teaching the fundamentals of grammar, creative writing skills, classic literature, or contemporary fiction, you will find thousands of activities and assessments to help you achieve a healthier work-life balance without sacrificing academic rigor.
Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on “Dark They Were and Golden Eyed” by Ray Bradbury. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The setting of the narrative
The story’s inciting incident
Mr. Bittering’s nighttime experiences
The general characterization of Mr. Bittering
Bizarre discoveries on Mars
Mr. Bittering’s fear-fueled beliefs
Mr. Bittering’s work in the metal shop
Simpson’s role
Dynamic character traits
Mr. Bittering’s thoughts as he swims
The resolution
For many reluctant readers, science fiction helps to maximize student engagement. “Robot Dreams” by Isaac Asimov is a cautionary short story involving humanity’s commitment to developing artificial intelligence. This close reading analysis worksheet helps English teachers extend reading comprehension and support the process of critical thinking—while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing the close reading activity, students will perform the following tasks:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Define complex words as they are used in the text
Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, pun, and personification
Analyze sentence structures with emphasis on the use of an appositive phrase
Analyze the author’s stylistic choice to capitalize common noun phrases
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary materials
Defend claims with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm’s fairy tales into the classroom. “The Queen Bee” by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. With this plot-based quiz, teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. The brevity of the narrative also helps teachers fill awkward gaps in their teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The reason two older brothers left home
A distinguishing characteristic of the two older brothers
The physical appearance of the youngest brother
The nature of the youngest brother’s interactions with his older siblings
How the older brothers react to the sight of an ant hill
An observation at the lake
Strange observations outside the castle
The importance of three tablets
The reason the brothers venture into the woods
The identities of those who help the youngest brother complete his chores
The fate of the brothers
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm’s fairy tales into the classroom. “The Sea Hare” by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about characters who defy expectations in order to achieve personal goals. With this plot-based quiz, teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. The brevity of the narrative also helps teachers fill awkward gaps in their teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The number of windows in the princess’ apartment
The significance of the windows
A distinguishing characteristic of the princess
The reason the princess is reluctant to marry
The nature of the risk men take in courting the princess
The number of suitors who unsuccessfully courted the princess
The young suitor’s special request
The reason the princess agrees to the young suitor’s special request
How the raven assists the young suitor
How the fish assists the young suitor
How the fox assists the young suitor
The princess’ purchase at the market
The resolution
“Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros is a coming-of-age short story involving a girl who, for the first time, experiences public marginalization and must learn to navigate an unjust world. This close reading analysis worksheet helps English teachers extend reading comprehension and support the process of critical thinking. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor and eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning, the brevity of the narrative helps teachers fill awkward gaps in their teaching schedules. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing the close reading activity, students will perform the following tasks:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Examine nuances in words with similar meanings
Isolate the story’s inciting incident
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Identify the narrative’s antagonist
Evaluate the significance of the teacher’s last name (Price) given the context of the plot
Argue in support of the claim that the protagonist is smarter and wiser than a typical eleven-year-old
Predict how Rachel will be affected by her embarrassing classroom experience
Explore the symbolic meaning behind the phrases “big red mountain” and “runaway balloon”
Discern the tone of a given excerpt
Explore theme
Defend claims with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary materials
With this plot-based quiz covering the second part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the second part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Assumptions about the car that backfired
Another alarming noise
The effects of World War I on Septimus Warren Smith
Lucrezia Warren Smith’s work
Maisie Johnson’s native city
The reason Maisie approaches the Smiths
The effect of the abovementioned interaction on Maisie
Carrie Dempster’s judgment of Maisie
Carrie Dempster’s self-reflection
Carrie Dempster’s personal goals
With this plot-based quiz covering the fourth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the fourth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
What Peter’s thoughts reflect about his psychological state
A detail about Clarissa that Peter does not like
Peter’s observations
Peter’s actions at Trafalgar Square
Peter’s actions at Regent’s Park
Interactions between Peter and Sally
Clarissa’s hobby when she was younger
Peter’s initial assessment of the relationship between Clarissa and Richard
Peter’s assessment of Clarissa’s soul
The location of Peter’s meet-up with Clarissa
With this plot-based quiz covering the first part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the first part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Clarissa’s plans
The setting
Peter Walsh
Clarissa’s reaction to Peter’s letters
Hugh Whitbread
An article of clothing on which Clarissa focuses
Clarissa’s self-image
Clarissa’s feelings toward Doris Kilman
Elizabeth’s relation to Clarissa
Mrs. Pym’s profession
An alarming sound
With this plot-based quiz covering the third part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the third part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Lucy’s profession
A reason for Clarissa’s loneliness
The location where Clarissa often reads
The subject of a book Clarissa reads
The reason Clarissa sleeps alone
The reason Aunt Helen takes offense to Clarissa
The interaction between Sally and Joseph
The reason Clarissa declines Lucy’s offer of help
Peter’s peculiar tendency
Peter’s personal history, especially as it relates to Clarissa
Peter’s emotional reaction
Clarissa’s reminder
With this plot-based quiz covering the sixth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the sixth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Septimus’ personal interests
The location of Septimus and Lucrezia’s first meeting
The role of Mr. Brewer in Septimus’ life
Qualities of Lucrezia that agitate Septimus
Septimus’ perspective of the world
Dr. Holmes’ recommendations
Septimus’ delusions
The interaction between Septimus and Bradshaw
Bradshaw’s intentions
Lucrezia’s reaction to Bradshaw’s departure
Lady Bradshaw’s personal history
With this plot-based quiz covering the last part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the last part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The role of Mrs. Walker
Clarissa’s feelings about her own party
The reason Clarissa throws parties
The identity of Lady Rosseter
Ellie Henderson’s relation to Clarissa
Sally’s past interaction with Hugh Whitbread
Sally and Clarissa’s more recent personal history
Peter’s feelings about attending the party
Noteworthy guests
Jim Hutton’s general characterization
Lady Bruton’s evaluation of Richard’s marriage and its effect on Richard
The reason Clarissa gets upset at the Bradshaws
Clarissa’s feelings toward Septimus
Sally’s analysis of Clarissa’s feelings for Peter
Peter’s beliefs
With this plot-based quiz covering the seventh part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the seventh part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Lady Bruton’s request of Hugh and Richard
Lady Bruton’s solution to the problems of the British Empire
Lady Bruton’s self-reflections
Richard’s assessment of Hugh
Observations that upset Richard
Richard’s gift for Clarissa
The reason Clarissa feels external pressure
The company Elizabeth keeps
Clarissa’s concerns about how she is perceived
With this plot-based quiz covering the fifth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the fifth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Dr. Holmes’ evaluation of Septimus’ condition
Sir William Bradshaw
Lucrezia’s emotional state
Septimus’ feelings as they relate to his marriage
The role of Evans in Septimus’ life
Septimus’ delusions
Peter’s evidence in support of the claim that England has changed
Sylvia’s relation to Clarissa
The cause of Sylvia’s death
The identity of the person Peter blames for Sylvia’s death
An incident that shaped Peter’s opinion of Richard
The reason Peter is surprised by Sally
With this plot-based quiz covering the eighth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the eighth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Doris Kilman’s general disposition
The reason Doris lost her job
Clarissa’s evaluation of Elizabeth and Doris’ friendship
Elizabeth and Doris’ shopping trip
Doris’ self-image
Doris’ judgment of Clarissa
Doris’ advice for Elizabeth
How Doris’s emotional state is calmed
Mr. Fletcher’s behavior
Elizabeth’s interests
Clarissa’s judgment of Elizabeth
With this plot-based quiz covering the ninth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the ninth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Lucrezia and Septimus’ personal history
How Septimus helps his wife
Septimus’ “visitor”
Why Lucrezia is happy
How Dr. Holmes is greeted by Lucrezia
The doctors’ advice for Septimus
The manner of Septimus’ death
Peter’s letter
Peter’s vision of his future
Peter’s dinner
A story in the newspaper
Peter’s feelings about Clarissa’s party
Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapter seven of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important plot details:
“Skin-changing”
Beorn’s feelings toward animals
The adventurers’ strategy for approaching Beorn
Beorn’s background
Bilbo’s frightening observations at night
Gandalf’s discovery of animal tracks outside the residence
Beorn’s concerns for the adventurers
Details concerning Mirkwood’s black stream
Beorn’s advice
Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this set of printable quizzes on O. Henry’s short story titled “The Gift of the Magi.” A multiple choice option and alternate short answer version are included, along with answer keys and a copy of the public domain narrative. All materials are delivered in a zip file as Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following important details/concepts:
The protagonist’s financial struggles
The narrator’s commentary on the nature of life
Jim’s income reduction
Della’s intentions with the money she has
The characters’ most prized possessions
Madame Sofronie’s role in the story
Della’s emotional state as she shops
Della’s purchase for Jim
Della’s habit
Jim’s reaction to receiving Della’s gift
Jim’s purchase for Della
Parallels between the characters and the magi
Situational irony (irony of result) the magi
Situational irony (irony of result)
With this multiple choice, plot-based quiz covering the fourth chapter of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. A short answer version is also provided, along with answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The purpose of Nick’s list
The apparent inconsistencies in Gatsby’s autobiography
Gatsby’s proof to assuage Nick’s skepticism
Gatsby’s interaction with a police officer
Meyer Wolfsheim’s questionable background
Nick’s new assumption concerning Gatsby’s wealth
Gatsby’s motive to move into his West Egg mansion
A revelation concerning the green light across the water
A request Gatsby makes of Jordan
With this multiple choice, plot-based quiz covering the sixth chapter of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. A short answer version is also provided, along with answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Gatsby’s biography
Gatsby’s college experience
Gatsby’s job to pay for college
Gatsby meeting Dan Cody
Dan Cody’s influence on Gatsby
Tom’s presence in Gatsby’s house
Tom’s suspicions of Gatsby
Nick’s insight concerning Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship
The death of a dream
With this multiple choice, plot-based quiz covering the first chapter of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. A short answer version is also provided, along with answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Nick’s personal background
Nick’s self perception
Nick’s perception of Gatsby
The setting
Nick’s career
The contrast between West Egg and East Egg
Nick’s academic background
A character description of Daisy
A character description of Tom
A character description of Jordan
The green light in the distance