Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 20 through 23). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Huck’s powers of persuasion Background information on the king The content of the printed poster The king’s attempts to learn dialogue from Shakespeare’s Hamlet Twain’s unpleasant description of the town The characterization of Boggs The interactions between Boggs and Sherburn Huck’s opinion of the circus Huck’s feelings toward the ringmaster The duke and king’s first performance Efforts to increase attendance numbers The low humor of subsequent performances What angers the attendees of the subsequent performances The vengeful intent of the spectators Jim’s opinion of kings The cause of Jim’s sadness

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 24 and 25). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How Jim is made more comfortable while others are gone The characterization of Mr. Wilks The king’s motivation for wearing black The details pertaining to the king and duke’s newest scam Huck’s opinion of the newest scam How the duke and the king build relationships with people How the king almost reveals himself to be a con man Dr. Robinson’s advice to Mary Jane Mary Jane’s decision pertaining to her money

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 26 through 28). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Joanna’s influence on Huck’s psychological state What motivates Huck to help the sisters Mary Jane’s disregard for her sister’s intuition The debate between the duke and the king Huck’s willingness to expose the duke and the king as con men What Huck does with the stolen money A disturbance at the funeral Who Huck blames for the stolen money The girls’ reaction to the settling of the estate Why Huck decides to reveal the plot to Mary Jane A concern Huck has pertaining to Mary Jane Mary Jane’s influence on Huck’s emotional state

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 29 through 31). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How Huck’s plan goes awry How Harvey proves his identity The crowd’s decision to dig up the body How Huck gets away from the king and the duke Huck’s feelings about the duke and the king getting away How Huck is saved from being accused of stealing Why the king confessed to a crime Huck’s motives for wanting to write to Tom Sawyer Why Huck reconsiders his decision The decision Huck feels dooms him to hell Transactional behavior between Huck and the duke The duke’s inability to be trusted

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 36 through 39). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The boys’ digging efforts Jim’s reaction to the boys’ plan Tom’s opinion of the rescue efforts Why Jim pokes his food with a fork Nat’s superstitious nature The boys’ guilt over their behavior The disappearances of household items The difficulty in baking a pie with a rope ladder in it The coat of arms Conditions in the hut that make Jim’s stay there unbearable The contents of an anonymous letter

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 32 through 35). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The dramatic irony associated with Huck’s introduction to Aunt Sally Aunt Sally’s playful prank Why Huck rushes away in the middle of a conversation with Sally and Silas Why Tom is frightened upon first meeting Huck Tom’s agreement to free Jim Tom and Sally’s similarities Sid Sawyer The treatment of the king and the duke Huck’s conscience Huck’s admiration of Tom Tom’s motivations Preparations for rescuing Jim

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 40 through 43). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Who is in the Phelps’ parlor Sally’s concern for Huck’s health A complication involving Tom’s health Huck’s lie to the doctor A racist assumption Huck’s promise to Sally Why mob participants decide against lynching Jim Tom’s feelings about Jim Aunt Polly’s introduction A major revelation

Incorporate more nonfiction into the English Language Arts classroom and help high school students practice their close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions covering a persuasive speech delivered by Sojourner Truth. Given to the Convention of the American Equal Rights Association in 1867, the historically significant speech argues in favor of suffrage for Black women and encourages Black women to speak up for their rights in order to achieve a more just society. An answer key and copy of the public domain speech are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Articulate the function of the speech Identify what the text states explicitly about Truth’s feelings toward slavery, Truth’s desires for all women, Truth’s reason for living a long life, and Truth’s reasoning for why men should fight alongside women for their rights Explore cause-and-effect relationships Explore Truth’s personal motivations Analyze stylistic elements of Truth’s speech and evaluate its effectiveness Make and defend logical inferences about the audience’s reception to the speech Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

For many high school readers, science fiction is a high-interest genre that maximizes student engagement. “Puppet Show” by Fredric Brown is a sci-fi short story about a supposed alien visitor who is tasked with evaluating humanity’s worthiness to be included in a distinguished organization. With this editable quiz, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting Physical characteristics of the visitor Manuel Casey’s general characterization The purpose of the alien’s visit The alien’s mode of communication The condition under which humanity will learn the secrets to space travel A definition of xenophobia The psychological condition of the aliens Criticism of humankind’s hubris

For many middle and high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are high-interest genres that maximize engagement with literature. “I, Hungry Hannah Cassandra Glen” by Norma Fox Mazer is a short story told from the perspective of a teen girl whose economic hardships lead her to come up with an unconventional approach to overcoming a predicament. This complementary close reading activity helps students extend beyond reading comprehension and practice high-order thinking skills. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with this close reading activity, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Identify the narrative’s inciting incident Explore character motivations Examine how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others Compare and contrast the nature of two separate relationships Explore what a particular detail reveals about the protagonist’s psychological state Identify factors that contribute to the emerging conflict between the protagonist and her friend Identify and explain an example of situational irony Analyze the author’s use of figurative language to articulate its meaning Explain the significance of a particular detail Articulate the symbolism associated with the name “Crow” Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

For many high school readers, horror and environmental fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “Leiningen Versus the Ants” by Carl Stephenson involves a cataclysmic onslaught of voracious ants and one man’s misguided confidence in eliminating the threat. This editable quiz covering “Leiningen Versus the Ants” helps English teachers promote homework accountability and evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The protagonist’s intelligence The protagonist’s profession How the protagonist’s neighbors reacted to the threat The Brazilian District Commissioner’s outlook The protagonist’s shortcomings The motivations of the ants Strategies used to combat the ants How the ants demonstrate resourcefulness The protagonist’s potentially game-changing idea The protagonist’s recollections in a moment of crisis The resolution

Reinforce the standard conventions of academic writing and perform a quick check of students’ knowledge with this grammar worksheet on the three types of subordinate clauses: adverb clauses, adjective clauses, and noun clauses. Two versions of this activity are provided, including a multiple choice option to expedite take-home grading. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with this resource, students will demonstrate an ability to: Distinguish among adverb clauses, adjective clauses, and noun clauses Isolate examples of each type of subordinate clauses Identify the subjects and verbs in a variety of subordinate clauses Discern the functions of relative pronouns and noun clauses

Measure reading comprehension and support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of analysis questions on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story “Sweet Ermengarde,” also known as “The Heart of a Country Girl.” A variety of reading question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1000-1100, this text and its corresponding guided reading worksheet are appropriate additions to any high school short story unit, especially at the 9th and 10th grade levels. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. 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. By completing this activity, students will demonstrate the following: An ability to analyze context clues and draw logical inferences about characterization/character motivations An ability to analyze the text for sexist tropes and articulate their claims rationally and convincingly An ability to analyze the significance of an object in the context of the plot An ability to find and articulate relevant details in the text An ability to apply knowledge of literary devices to the text with an emphasis on how the author employs internal conflict, situational irony, and dramatic irony An ability to analyze potential interpretations of the story’s title with an emphasis on its irony

Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of analysis questions on the short story “Simeli Mountain” by the Brothers Grimm. A detailed answer key and a copy of the public domain short story are included. The narrative has an estimated Lexile measure of 1200-1300, making it an appropriate addition to a short story or fantasy literature unit at the high school level. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. 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. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly Define complex words and phrases in context Explain how situational irony is applied in the text Apply knowledge of consonance to the text Articulate the protagonist’s internal conflict in context Infer what the protagonist’s internal conflict reveals about his sense of morality Locate textual evidence in support of the claim that the protagonist practices moderation Make logical inferences about character motivations Explain how dramatic irony is applied in the text Examine cause-and-effect relationships Analyze character actions to discern what they reveal or reinforce about their characterization Apply knowledge of metaphor to the text Articulate the significance of a given detail Explain how poetic justice is carried out Articulate relevant themes Write with clarity and precision

Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of comprehension and analysis questions on “The Three Languages,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character motivations, examining how word choices influence a reader’s interpretations, applying knowledge of literary devices, and articulating ideas in writing with clarity and precision. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story, which has an estimated Lexile Measure of 1100-1200, are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. 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. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Cite textual evidence in support of claims Write with clarity and precision Apply knowledge of various literary devices including situational irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, and alliteration Verify interpretations of words and phrases using reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus Make logical inferences about character motivations Discern tone in context Isolate a true statement among falsehoods Make and defend logical inferences about character behaviors and motivations Articulate what the narrative suggests about the power of effective communication

Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of comprehension and analysis questions on the short story “The Giant and the Tailor” by the Brothers Grimm. A variety of question types are included to help prepare for standardized testing scenarios: vocabulary-in-context questions, main idea questions, detail questions, author’s craft questions, and more. The short story has an estimated Lexile range of 900 to 1000, making it an appropriate supplement to fantasy fiction and fairy tale units for high school. An answer key and copy of the public domain text are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. 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. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Cite textual evidence in support of claims Write with clarity and precision Apply knowledge of various literary devices including situational irony, dramatic irony, and sibilance Define complex words, phrases, and concepts (credulity) Verify interpretations of words and phrases using reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus Make logical inferences about character motivations Discern tone in context Paraphrase dialogue Isolate a true statement among falsehoods Defend whether the giant’s description of being “clownish and stupid” is fair Articulate a lesson this narrative teaches about interpersonal relationships

For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “The Doom that Came to Sarnath” by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: the plundering of a race of lizard people, shadows that seemingly originate from the moon, the vanishing of an entire city, and more. This rigorous worksheet covering “The Doom that Came to Sarnath” (estimated Lexile Measure of 1300-1400) helps English teachers extend student learning beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. A detailed answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Determine the function of a given paragraph Provide a detailed description of a group of characters Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Analyze nuances in words with similar definitions Make logical inferences about character motivations Analyze how complex characters think, behave, and interact Examine the author’s intent Articulate the significance of a given detail Apply knowledge of literary devices such as foreshadowing Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on the short story “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting Character motivations The protagonist’s marriage General characterization of the old man The protagonist’s psychological and emotional states General characterization of Goody Cloyse Ominous observations A surprising discovery about the protagonist’s wife The resolution

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on the fairy tale “Fitcher’s Bird” by the Brothers Grimm. Given the dark nature of its plot, this narrative is best suited for a high school setting and makes a compelling addition to units covering genres such as horror and supernatural fantasy. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The wizard’s false identity and nefarious motives The forbidden room and its gruesome contents The consequences facing any child who enters the forbidden room The object that indicates to the wizard that he has been betrayed The breaking of a cycle Reincarnated characters The wizard’s engagement The wizard’s travels and why they are at risk of delay How the wizard’s wife-to-be plans the ultimate betrayal The third sister’s disguise The fate of the wizard and his associates

Help middle and high school students improve fluency, stamina, and text comprehension with a brief, engaging fairy tale titled “The Singing Bone” by the Brothers Grimm. A plot-based quiz is provided to measure reading comprehension, along with an answer key. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The cause of great terror in the kingdom The king’s promise to anyone who solves the kingdom’s problem General character descriptions The king’s instructions to a pair of brothers A gift given to one of the brothers A shepherd’s discovery The fate of both brothers