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.
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 comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 10 through 12 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
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
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Consider the greater significance of the pool of water
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Contrast elements of chapter 11 with elements of chapter 10
Explore themes in context with emphasis on “the barbarity of man”
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing and allusion
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 7 through 9 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define complex words and phrases in context
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed
Discern the most proper application of vocabulary words as they are used in sentences
Determine the intended effect of figurative language in context
Consider the greater significance of the locket
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast complex characters
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 4 through 6 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Define words and phrases as they are used in the text
Discern the most proper application of vocabulary words as they are used in sentences
Determine the function of a given paragraph
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Consider how diction influences the audience’s understanding of the narrator’s psychological state
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed
Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony
Draw parallels between Coleridge’s Ancient Mariner and Shelley’s Frankenstein
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 1 through 3 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Included are a plot-based quiz, a worksheet composed of high-order questions, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search, answer keys, and a copy of the relevant chapters. With this collection of resources, high school English teachers may save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Discern the most proper application of vocabulary words as they are used in sentences
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Determine the intended effect of the author’s figurative language
Discern the primary function of chapters one through three
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, epiphany, simile, allusion, and personification
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 25, 26, and 27 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Activate prior knowledge to identify and articulate inconsistencies in plot
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Consider the greater significance of given details
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, situational irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 22, 23, and 24 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including oxymoron and situational irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 18, 19, 20, and 21 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Describe tone in context
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Contrast the attack against Mina with Dracula’s previous attacks
Apply knowledge of literary devices including ambiguity, oxymoron, metaphor, simile, personification, and foreshadowing
Consider the role sexism plays in terms of plot developments
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly
Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Identify which characters are more and less amenable to Van Helsing’s approach to liberating Lucy’s soul, as well as what factors contribute to their amenability or lack thereof
Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 11, 12, and 13 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly
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
Describe the tone of given excerpts
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Indicate the function of a given telegram
Make connections between the novel and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, personification, metaphor, paradox, onomatopoeia, and more
Make a prediction about potential plot developments
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 8, 9, and 10 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says both explicitly and implicitly
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
Describe tone in context
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Apply knowledge of literary devices including symbolism, elaborative diacope, anaphora, sibilance, and hyperbaton, and dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 5, 6, and 7 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says both explicitly and implicitly
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
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare and contrast characters
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, assonance, consonance, sibilance, personification, and dramatic irony
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheets, vocabulary activities, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable 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.
By engaging with these materials, students will:
Identify what the text says both explicitly and implicitly
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
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Explore how setting contributes to mood
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Explain how gender norms of 19th Century England are broken
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, verbal irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, metaphor, oxymoron, epiphany, and more
Read a portion of Emily Gerard’s “Transylvanian Superstitions” to make sense of a character’s actions and thinking
Conduct brief research on gypsies to explain why Harker believes they may be helpful to him
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 29-31). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are rigorous close reading and vocabulary reinforcement activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Apply knowledge of various literary devices to passages in the text (idiom, metaphor, personification, assonance)
Discern a character’s intent
Analyze Boo Radley’s physical characteristics to articulate the author’s intent
Analyze the author’s craft
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Discern the tone of a character’s remarks
Use context to determine the symbolism of a tree in context
Analyze an excerpt to discern its significance
Cite evidence to support the claim that Scout’s world perspective has matured
Make a logical inference about why Alexandra would be proud of Scout
Write with clarity and precision
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 27-28). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are more rigorous close reading activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging with these exercises, students will:
Address Scout’s youthful misconception of “two minor changes” in Maycomb
Analyze an excerpt to discern its significance to the plot
Draw a logical inference about Atticus’s remarks, which allude to the Supreme Court of the United States
Conduct brief research on the Great Depression’s influence on common Halloween practices, especially in the South
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Analyze the author’s craft to discern her intent
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Apply knowledge of foreshadowing to the text, with emphasis on how Miss Tutti and Miss Frutti’s deafness contribute to the plot
Analyze an excerpt to discern its tone in context
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Analyze a Dr. Reynolds’s remarks to discern tone in context
Analyze the author’s craft to discern the intended effect
Apply knowledge of literary devices (hyperbole) to the text
Analyze Dr. Reynolds’s comments to Scout to discern and articulate his intent
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 24-26). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are more rigorous close reading activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Apply knowledge of literary devices (situational irony, metaphor, and simile) to the text
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Analyze Scout’s characterization to draw a logical inference in context
Analyze a passage to discern its significance toward advancing the plot
Isolate factual statements from false statements
Analyze Grace Merriweather’s characterization to draw a logical inference in context
Analyze Mr. Underwood’s actions to discern his personal motivations
Analyze Bob Ewell’s remarks to predict his future behaviors, possibly addressing foreshadowing in the process
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite textual evidence in support of claims
Discern the intended effect of figurative language
Articulate the significance of Atticus’s re-election
Discern author’s intent
Analyze the text from an historical context
Discern the tone of a given passage
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 21-23). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are more rigorous close reading activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Demonstrate understanding of Atticus’s feelings about his children attending the trial
Analyze Jem’s remarks to Atticus to discern his youthful ignorance of systematic racism
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Analyze Reverend Sykes’ remarks to Jem in order to infer his motivations
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Analyze the importance of Reverend Sykes’ instructions to Scout following the trial’s conclusion
Consider the thematic significance of the interaction between Jem and Maudie Atkinson (a belief that there is hope for positive change in the American justice system, although that change will probably happen slowly)
Analyze Scout’s dialogue to make a logical inference about Atticus’s parenting
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor
Identify textual evidence in support of the claim that Jem is a dynamic character
Explore the internal conflict that exists within Jem
Connect a portion of a given passage to the content of a previous chapter
Analyze how complex characters interact
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 19-20). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are rigorous close reading and vocabulary reinforcement activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Explore character motivations and modes of thinking
Articulate why Tom Robinson hesitates to answer Mr. Gilmer’s question
Analyze Mr. Gilmer’s language to discern its racial implications
Define complex words in context
Verify interpretations of language using reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus
Examine plot developments from a historical perspective
Analyze the author’s application of indirect characterization
Explore the community’s influence on Scout’s way of thinking about the trial
Articulate why Dill relates to Tom
Identify and explain an example of situational irony
Discern the function of a given passage
Identify the object of Atticus’s pity in context
Analyze the author’s phrasing in a cultural context (the “rigid and time-honored code of our society”)
Analyze how the author’s phrasing contributes to the characterization of Mayella
Identify the object of Atticus’s scrutiny in context
Identify what the text states explicitly about Atticus’s beliefs pertaining to U.S. courts
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 16-18). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are more rigorous close reading activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Draw logical inferences about Scout’s dynamic nature in context
Draw logical inferences about Aunt Alexandra’s concerns for her family’s reputation
Apply knowledge of figurative language to the text, identifying the most logical interpretation of a metaphorical phrase
Apply knowledge of hyperbole to the text
Identify what Aunt Alexandra states explicitly about being a “disgrace to the family”
Identify what Maudie Atkinson states explicitly about why she refuses to attend the trial
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Analyze the significance of the kids’ placement on the balcony
Analyze the characterization of Jem and Scout to discern the most accurate statement about their internal states
Analyze the author’s craft with emphasis on the intended effect of metaphorical language (comparing Bob to “a red little rooster”)
Analyze the interactions between Atticus and Mayella to draw logical inferences about Mayella’s personal history
Analyze Bob Ewell’s nonverbal communication to draw logical inferences about his intent
Analyze Atticus Finch’s language to draw a logical inference about his intent
Isolate false statements from factual ones
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 14-15). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are rigorous close reading activities and vocabulary development resources. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Discern the intended effect of the author’s language upon the reader
Identify the significance of a given detail
Use context to make a logical inference about character motivations
Use context to make a logical inference about character intentions
Use context to make a logical inference about a character’s psychological state
Use context to make a logical inference about a character’s intellectual capacity
Use context to make a logical inference about a character’s family life
Use context to discern the tone of a particular excerpt
Use context to discern the primary function of a particular excerpt
Apply knowledge of literary devices and figurative language to a particular excerpt
Analyze how a complex character has developed
Write with clarity, logic, and precision
Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
Identify the factors that contributed to the “placid week” preceding the mob incident
Analyze what the fact that “Jem would struggle…through the speeches of Henry W. Grady” suggests about his character development
Explore the shift in tone once Scout approaches Mr. Cunningham
Analyze Mr. Underwood’s values set
Articulate a significant misunderstanding Atticus has about his own community
Explore how Atticus demonstrates courage
Save time and maintain academic rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 12-13). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are challenging close reading and vocabulary development activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.
Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.
By engaging in these exercises, students will:
Apply knowledge of coordinating conjunctions, selecting the most appropriate conjunction to join two sentences in context
Discern the most logical interpretation of an excerpt
Analyze the author’s word choices and phrasing to determine intent
Apply knowledge of literary devices (imagery and theme) to the text
Analyze an excerpt to discern its significance
Analyze a passage to discern tone in context
Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
Analyze context clues to articulate how Calpurnia is characterized, citing textual evidence in support of claims
Analyze the author’s word choices and phrasing to discern what she means explicitly and implicitly about Aunt Alexandra
Draw reasonable inferences about Jem’s thinking in terms of how he perceives Aunt Alexandra
Consider synonyms that may replace a given word or phrase without changing the original fundamental meaning
Write with clarity, logic, and precision