Measure high school reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet (Act 2) with this bundle that features a plot-based quiz and rigorous close reading activities. By engaging with these resources, students will identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly, apply knowledge of literary devices, interpret figurative expressions, make engagement with text visible, and more. Answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Discern what the text states both explicitly and implicitly Identify a variety of functions this scene serves Analyze character statements and behaviors to draw logical inferences about character development and motivations Analyze complex vocabulary and phrasing in context to determine meaning and intended effect Apply knowledge of literary devices to the text with emphasis on situational irony Compare and contrast two characters Articulate ideas with clarity and precision Defend a claim with textual evidence Analyze the factors contributing to Hamlet’s internal conflict (the contradictory nature of religious values coupled with codes of honor)

Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 1-2) 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 Analyze the author’s craft to discern how language contributes to the narrator’s psychological state Explore character motivations Analyze the author’s craft to discern how Holden attempts to control the readers’ impressions of him Analyze the significance of Holden’s allusion to David Copperfield in terms of how it establishes his character Analyze Holden’s use of figurative language to discern meaning Identify the factors that contribute to Holden’s perceptions of Selma Consider plot developments from Holden’s point of view, articulating why it is not a big deal that he has been expelled from school Identify several examples of colloquial language Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and overstatement Identify textual details that convey Holden’s sense of isolation Identify context clues that suggest Holden’s family is wealthy Articulate what makes Holden’s visit to see Mr. Spencer unsettling Explore how Holden’s interactions with adults contribute to his self-worth Interpret idiomatic expressions in context Analyze Mr. Spencer’s motivations Analyze Holden’s curiosities about ducks and what they reveal about his moral compass Identify and explain an example of situational irony Infer how Holden feels about the idea of getting older Analyze the phrase “good luck” from Holden’s perspective Articulate a primary function of chapter two

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering each part of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. These assessments may also serve as guided reading handouts to facilitate active reading experiences. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Details on Montag’s encounter with Clarisse A lingering question in Montag’s mind Mildred’s self-destructive behavior The behavior of the mechanical hound Clarisse’s concerns about school kids Peculiarities about a particular fire call Montag’s sneakiness Mildred’s general disposition Beatty’s general characterization The campaign against books Montag’s perception of the world Montag’s perspective on books A phone call between Montag and Faber Faber’s professional background Faber’s offerings of help The purpose of Faber’s visit to St. Louis Interactions among Mildred and her friends How Montag irritates Mildred and her friends Montag and Beatty’s interaction at the firehouse A fire alarm The source of the alarm call Beatty’s striking of Montag The nature of Beatty’s death What Montag learns about Beatty after his death Complicating factors in terms of Montag’s escape Montag’s suggestions for Faber Faber’s suggestions for Montag How authorities get the public to help them find Montag What Montag watches on television How books continue to exist What happens to the city A new responsibility