Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 10-12) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and close reading exercises. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both 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 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 complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel. By engaging in these exercises, students will: Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explain the significance of a given detail Write with clarity, logic, and precision Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims Explore character motivations Compare Allie and Phoebe Analyze the author’s word choices to discern meaning in context Verify interpretations of language using reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus Apply knowledge of situational irony and understatement Articulate how Holden can discern that the three women at the club are tourists Identify several specific ways in which the three women do not live up to Holden’s standards Articulate how Holden goads one of the women into showing her gullibility Articulate how the three women demonstrate cleverness Articulate how Holden wishes to be perceived, as well as how he is actually perceived Analyze the significance of a tense shift in Holden’s language Identify several of Jane’s eccentricities that Holden finds endearing Compare Jane and Holden’s methods of dealing with trauma Discern tone in context Make logical inferences about Holden’s manner of referring to others Explain how Holden exhibits psychological projection in his conversation with the cab driver Identify the nature of Lillian’s connection to D.B. Articulate what Holden implies about Lillian’s personality in the context of an excerpt Identify Holden’s personal reason for disliking Lillian’s date Articulate how Holden feels widespread praise affects art Articulate how Ernie reinforces Holden’s opinions on how praise affects art

Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 7-9) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and close reading exercises. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in both 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 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 complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel. By engaging in these exercises, students will: Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explain the significance of a given detail Write with clarity, logic, and precision Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims Explore character motivations Demonstrate awareness of religion’s influence on Ackley’s life Make reasonable inferences about Holden’s behavior Apply knowledge of various literary devices including euphemism, allusion, metaphor, simile, cliche, acyrologia, situational irony, and more Discern the tone of a remark in context Define complex words or phrases in context Verify interpretations of language using reference materials including a dictionary or thesaurus Analyze what Holden’s behaviors and statements reflect about his psychological state Analyze Holden’s mindset as it pertains to Stradlater and articulate his internal conflict Analyze the relevance of a seemingly insubstantial detail Articulate how the conversation between Mrs. Morrow and Holden begins Identify several examples of Holden’s awkward attempts to be accepted in the adult world Identify evidence of Holden’s self-awareness Identify examples of Holden’s avoidance behavior Analyze word choices to discern what they reveal about Holden’s psychological state Demonstrate understanding of Holden’s interest in vulnerable creatures

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 2 of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot, three close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Materials in this bundle may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these resources 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 states explicitly and implicitly Discern the intended effect of figurative language as it is used in the text Examine nuances in words with similar meanings Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Explore the symbolism of an oyster in the context of Benedick’s mindset Contrast two characters (Beatrice and Hero) Contrast aspects of scene one with aspects of scene two Determine the function of an interaction between characters (Don John and Claudio) Discern tone in context Apply knowledge of literary devices including hyperbole, oxymoron, invective, pun, metaphor, situational irony, dramatic irony, and more Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant textual evidence

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot, three close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Materials in this bundle may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these resources 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 states explicitly and implicitly Discern the function of a given detail Discern the function of a given scene Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Examine nuances in words with similar meanings Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare characters (Beatrice and Benedick; Don John and Benedick) Discern tone in context Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification, pun, hyperbole, juxtaposition, allusion, metaphor, dramatic irony, and more Explore the symbolism associated with a given detail Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant textual evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of activities for teaching “The Tomb” by H.P. Lovecraft, a short story with elements of Gothic fantasy that evokes the works of Edgar Allan Poe. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, 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 Determine the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Discern the functions of given excerpts Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Draw parallels between the narrator and the mythical figure Theseus Consider the role of an unreliable narrator in the context of the plot Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification, symbolism, situational irony, and onomatopoeia 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, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Doris Lessing’s coming-of-age short story “Through the Tunnel.” A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, craft analysis exercise, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable, editable 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 activities, students will: Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction 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 Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Discern the function of a given paragraph Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile, metaphor, personification, and oxymoron Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Measure high school reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello (Act 2) with this bundle that features a quiz and close reading activities. Answer keys 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 engaging in these exercises, students will: Discern the intended meaning of various complex words and phrases Analyze actions and statements to discern character motivations Discern the tone of a passage Analyze the author’s craft, demonstrating knowledge of how Shakespeare’s language shapes the audience’s perception of Iago Apply knowledge of various literary devices to the text including metaphor, simile, situational irony, and more Demonstrate understanding of figurative language Locate textual evidence in support of claims Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering W. W. Jacobs’ short story “The Monkey’s Paw.” Included are the following: a plot-based quiz, a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions, a craft analysis activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, a word search, a crossword puzzle, the public domain narrative, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices Explore the role of setting in terms of developing characterization Examine how the tone of the narrative shifts as the plot develops Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Analyze how Mr. and Mrs. White’s marriage is affected by grief Identify specific details that contribute to the vampiric characterization of Mrs. White Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, situational irony, and euphemism Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Measure high school reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello (Act 1) with this bundle that features a quiz and close reading activities. Answer keys 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 engaging in these exercises, students will: Discern the intended meaning of various complex words and phrases Analyze the phrase “Come, sir, I am for you” for meaning and synthesize the meaning with knowledge of Iago’s characterization Analyze actions and statements to discern character motivations, such as why Brabantio thinks Othello is a thief Isolate true statements about plot from false statements Locate textual evidence in support of claims about supernatural activity and Brabantio’s prejudiced mentality Annotate text to make student engagement visible Paraphrase and modernize dialogue Discern the tone of a given passage Write with clarity and precision

Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s Othello (Act 3) with this bundle, which includes a plot-based quiz and four rigorous close reading worksheets. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable 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 engaging in these exercises, students will: Discern the intended meaning of various complex words and phrases Analyze actions and statements to discern character motivations Discern the tone of a given passage Apply knowledge of various literary devices including situational irony, dramatic irony, verbal irony, metaphor, and more Locate textual evidence in support of claims 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 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

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given excerpts Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast the speeches of Brutus and Antony with emphasis on content, language, rhetorical skills, and audience engagement Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, hubris, alliteration, personification, foreshadowing, and irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: two multiple choice quizzes on characters and plot, covering Act 1 and its preceding induction respectively; two close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft; and answer keys for everything. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging in these exercises, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consider how the effect of humor is achieved in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Isolate details that represent the best textual evidence in support of claims Apply knowledge of literary devices including oxymoron, hyperbole, sibilance, onomatopoeia, assonance, metaphor, simile, verbal irony, and dramatic irony Determine the functions of given excerpts Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s Othello (Act 4) with this bundle, which includes a plot-based quiz and four rigorous close reading worksheets. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable 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 engaging in these exercises, students will: Discern the intended meaning of various complex words and phrases Analyze actions and statements to discern character motivations Discern the tone of a given passage Apply knowledge of various literary devices including metaphor, alliteration, sibilance, personification, foreshadowing, and paradox Compare two characters Articulate the significance of a particular statement Locate textual evidence in support of claims Analyze what dialogue reveals about a character’s psychological state Consider how the imagery of a willow tree is relevant to the content of Desdemona’s song Make logical inferences from the point of view of a particular character Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Good Deed” by Pearl S. Buck, a piece of realistic fiction that highlights different cultural perspectives on marriage and family dynamics. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable 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 states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Articulate Lili’s internal conflict Apply knowledge of various literary devices including situational irony, dramatic irony, aposiopesis, symbolism, and more 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 support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 5 of William Shakespeare’s King Lear with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a quiz on characters and plot, three close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Materials in this bundle may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using these resources for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. By engaging with these activities, students will do the following: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, personification, simile, onomatopoeia, and oxymoron Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given excerpts Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters (Antony and Brutus) Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, personification, foreshadowing, dramatic irony, and situational irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

Frontload assigned readings with these vocabulary games and activities to facilitate comprehension of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Alternatively, stash these materials in an emergency sub folder to keep students meaningfully engaged in the book during unexpected teacher absences. Included are three vocabulary application activities, six crossword puzzles, six word search games, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. A total of 75 challenging words are addressed: abashed, aberrations, allusion, apathetic, assent, atrocity, avaricious, barren, beseech, bough, clamber, clamor, coarse, conspicuous, contempt, continually, denounce, dingy, disquieting, dissemble, doleful, eccentricity, eminent, extricate, exult, feeble, fleeting, furtively, genially, heretical, incredulous, indefatigably, indignation, ineffectual, inscrutable, intently, interminable, keen, luminous, melancholy, mournful, murmur, mutter, nebulous, obsolete, odious, omnipotent, palpable, persecute, prevaricate, procure, recede, reconciliation, relinquish, remonstrance, reproach, reverence, shrill, shudder, solitude, spurious, strident, subdued, subtlety, superfluous, surly, tedious, tentative, torpid, treachery, tremulous, vague, vehemently, weariness, and whimper. 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

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 4 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot, three close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly Discern apparent contradictions in dialogue Define complex words and phrases in context Explain the intended effect of figurative language in context Discern tone in context Determine the function of a given scene Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast the characters of Lady Macduff and Lady Macbeth Compare and contrast the murders of Lady Macduff and her son to previous homicides Apply knowledge of literary devices such as simile, paradox, invective, hyperbole, situational irony, and more Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision