Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the science fiction novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (chapters 7, 8, and 9). A crossword puzzle, word search activity, vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences

Help high school students explore literary craft with this activity covering the morbid Grimm’s fairy tale “The Juniper Tree.” With this worksheet, students will isolate and reflect upon textual details that are consistent with the conventions of fairy tale fiction. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the narrative, which makes for an excellent addition to a short story unit for grades 9 through 12, especially during the Halloween season. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with this literary craft analysis activity, students will: Isolate examples of compelling sensory description Isolate characterization details that elicit emotional responses from readers Make connections between elements of the story and aspects of the modern-day Halloween season Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on personification, situational irony, and symbolism Convey information through speech and writing in a coherent manner Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Engage students with a classic Grimm’s fairy tale and evaluate general reading comprehension with this plot-based quiz covering “The Dog and the Sparrow.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate engagement with the short story. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The condition of the sheep-dog The nature of the relationship between the sheep-dog and the sparrow The cause of the sheep-dog’s death The sparrows numerous acts of retaliation The scope of the sparrow’s request for assistance The carter’s cruelty The fates of the sparrow and the carter

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this editable quiz covering the short story “The Crop” by Flannery O’Connor. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Miss Willerton’s interests Miss Willerton’s general disposition Lucia’s personality Willie’s struggles The subject of a piece of fiction Miss Willerton’s tendency to daydream Miss Willerton’s observations at the grocery store Miss Willerton’s decision to switch her subject And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this editable quiz covering the short story “The Hollow of the Three Hills” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The depiction of the young woman in the exposition Distinguishing characteristics of the hollow Legends associated with the setting The depiction of the crone in the exposition The young woman’s emotional state Manifestations resulting from the crone’s incantations Revelations about the young woman’s personal history The fate of the young woman The crone’s motivation And more

Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Featuring a brief passage about the Two Minutes Hate from Book 1, chapter 1, this activity may be assigned as independent homework or as a collaborative classroom exercise. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading worksheet, students will: Determine and analyze the development of key ideas and themes, including the effects of mob mentality Analyze how the author’s word choices add to the text’s complexity Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply and articulate knowledge of literary devices and techniques including consonance, simile, and situational irony Activate background knowledge on Nazi Germany’s treatment of the Jews and articulating historical parallels to the Two Minutes Hate Write about literature with accuracy, clarity, and precision

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 plot-based quiz covering the short story helps English teachers promote homework accountability and evaluate general reading comprehension—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 this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Susan Calvin’s disposition Linda Rash’s profession The nature of the relationship between the two professionals The name of the robot Linda’s efforts to improve the robot’s brain The reason Linda kept her work private The means by which the robot re-awakens The duration of the robot’s dreams The First, Second, and Third Laws of Robotics Alarming details of the robot’s dreams Susan’s motive for destroying the robot

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this set of two quizzes covering Book 1, chapter 1, of George Orwell’s 1984. A multiple choice quiz and short answer option are included. Use one for post-reading comprehension checks, and use the other as a guided reading worksheet or re-assessment opportunity. Answer keys are also provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The setting The nature of the propaganda disseminated by way of the telescreen Winston’s professional responsibilities The ironic role of the Ministry of Peace The significance of Emmanuel Goldstein The general characterization of proles How Winston rebels against the government The Party’s treatment of enemies of the state And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning duties with this plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering the short story “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. These resources may double as guided reading handouts to foster active reading habits among students. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Luis’s criminal behavior and its consequences The reason for disruptive behavior Luis’s defining characteristics How Luis made his gang “legal” The general characterization of Luis’s dad The reason Naomi comes to the junkyard Naomi’s positive influence on Luis Borrowing his father’s car The reason Luis cries for his mother The significance of the “treasure hunt” An evolving relationship with Luis’s father Finding textual support for Luis’s status as a dynamic character Internal vs. external conflict and seeking textual evidence

Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. An answer key and copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and metaphor Conduct brief research to discern and articulate autobiographical parallels between the author’s life and the narrative’s plot Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities with this multiple choice quiz covering the short story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate: A knowledge of characters A knowledge of the lottery’s procedural aspects A knowledge of how foreshadowing An ability to make reasonable inferences about plot An ability to discern relevant details in response to a question An ability to write with clarity and precision And more

Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of analysis questions on Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery.” A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character development, examining how word choices influence a reader’s interpretations, applying knowledge of literary devices, and more. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. In addition to helping students gain deeper understanding of the material and greater confidence in their ability to read and comprehend complex texts, this resource helps prepare students for ACT reading question types. By engaging with this resource, students will… Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define unfamiliar or challenging vocabulary terms in context Determine the tone of a particular passage Determine the author’s intent and its effect on readers Apply knowledge of literary devices (foreshadowing)

Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Featuring a brief passage from Book 2, chapter 2, which focuses on how the author’s craft contributes to a fleeting sense of freedom in contrast to the typically brutal setting of Oceania, this activity may be assigned as independent homework or as a collaborative classroom exercise. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading worksheet, students will: Read for literal comprehension Identify textual details that contrast the harshness and abruptness typically associated with totalitarian Oceania Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of assonance and sibilance and analyze how literary devices contribute to text complexity Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature

Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Featuring a brief passage about the character of Syme from Book 1, chapter 5, this activity may be assigned as independent homework or as a collaborative classroom exercise. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading worksheet, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this set of two quizzes covering Book 3, chapters 1 through 3, of George Orwell’s 1984. A multiple choice quiz and short answer option are included. Use one for post-reading comprehension checks, and use the other as a guided reading worksheet or re-assessment opportunity. Answer keys are also provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Winston’s imprisonment A prole woman with the last name of Smith An imprisoned poet and his crime Parson’s imprisonment and his crime Who turned Parsons in for his crime Winston’s suicidal thoughts O’Brien’s torture techniques/methods of persuasion The Party’s efforts to control the mind Winston’s growing appreciation for O’Brien The Party’s efforts to eliminate their opposition O’Brien’s comments about Julia Room 101

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (chapters 15 through 18). This assessment may also serve as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: John’s behavior prior to his arrest John’s confession to Mustapha Mond The Controller’s comments about censorship Mustapha Mond’s philosophy on an ideal society Mustapha Mond’s personal history The cause of Bernard’s emotional breakdown The contents of the Controller’s safe The most important right from John’s perspective Where John will be isolated John’s fate And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (chapters 12 through 14). This assessment may also serve as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Why partygoers are upset with Bernard How the partygoers express their dissatisfaction Helmholtz Watson’s personal history Helmholtz Watson’s comments about Shakespeare Mustapha Mond’s motivations John’s confession to Lenina Lenina’s reaction to the topic of marriage John’s erratic behavior The reason for John’s visit to the hospital And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (chapters 9 through 11). This assessment may also serve as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Lingering effects of the ceremony on Lenina Bernard’s travels Bernard’s motivations John’s nosy behavior The Director’s insults toward Bernard John’s reaction to meeting the Director The crowd’s reaction to watching the interaction between John and the Director A doctor’s grim prognosis John’s reaction to his tour John’s appreciation of Shakespearean drama And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (chapters 1 and 2). This assessment may also serve as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The World State motto How conformity is perpetuated Philosophies on maintaining a stable society The caste system The distinguishing characteristic of “freemartins” The objective of sleep teaching Techniques used to stunt intellectual development And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (chapters 6 through 8). This assessment may also serve as a guided reading handout to facilitate active reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Interactions between Lenina and Bernard The Director’s travelling to New Mexico Lenina’s reaction to the ceremony she witnesses How Linda is perceived by others Interactions between John and Pope John’s personal motivations Bernard’s personal motivations And more