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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 general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Banquo’s suspicions
A feast to honor Macbeth
Macbeth’s newest murderous plan
Lady Macbeth’s ironic reaction to her newfound power
Macbeth’s psychological state
Macbeth’s desire to spare his wife additional guilt
How Macbeth’s murderous plan is a failure
The appearance of Banquo’s ghost
Macbeth’s reason for visiting the witches
Why Hecate is upset
A plan to thwart Macbeth
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 3 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot, six close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Define challenging words as they are used in the text
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Discern tone in context
Determine the function of given details
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare characters in the play
Analyze Shakespeare’s incorporation of religious imagery to articulate what it implies about Macbeth
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, metaphor, euphemism, hyperbole, allusion, callback, situational irony, and more
Consider the symbolism of sleep, diamonds, and an extinguished light in context
Make logical inferences about Elizabethan culture and its perspective on the supernatural
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 4, scene 1, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern apparent contradictions in dialogue
Define complex words and phrases in context
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Applying knowledge of literary devices including situational irony
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 2 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot, seven 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 the intended effect of Shakespeare’s diction
Analyze language and articulate its intended effect
Discern tone in context
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Define complex and archaic words as they are used in the text
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare the characters of Banquo and Macbeth
Consider the symbolism of sleep and diamonds in context
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as personification, hyperbole, simile, allusion, dramatic irony, and situational irony
Identify the best textual evidence in support of claims and inferences
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 5, scene 3, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. More specifically, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Connect previous plot details to current developments
Discern tone in context
Determine the greater significance of a given detail
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including aposiopesis and metaphor
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering each act of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The assessments may double as guided reading worksheets to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The opening scene
Characterization of Norway’s king
The fate of the Thane of Cawdor
Macbeth’s new title
The witches’ prophecy
Banquo’s presence
The news Malcolm shares with his father
King Duncan’s declared successor
Lady Macbeth’s concerns about her husband
Lady Macbeth’s ambition
Lady Macbeth’s influence on her husband
Details concerning the plot to kill King Duncan
Banquo’s psychological state
Macbeth’s deception of Banquo
Macbeth’s hallucination
Details regarding the plot to kill King Duncan
Lady Macbeth’s reason for not being able to kill King Duncan herself
Macbeth’s inability to utter words of prayer
Lady Macbeth’s frustration with her husband
The porter’s thoughts on the effects of alcohol
Macduff’s suspicions
Lady Macbeth’s fainting spell
The peculiar events following King Duncan’s death
The reason Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of killing their father
Banquo’s suspicions
A feast to honor Macbeth
Macbeth’s newest murderous plan
Lady Macbeth’s ironic reaction to her newfound power
Macbeth’s psychological state
Macbeth’s desire to spare his wife additional guilt
How Macbeth’s murderous plan is a failure
The appearance of Banquo’s ghost
Macbeth’s reason for visiting the witches
Why Heccate is upset
A plan to thwart Macbeth
Setting
The prophecy of the first apparition
The imagery of the second apparition
The effect of the second apparition’s prophecy on Macbeth’s mindset
Macbeth’s curiosity about the future
Lennox’s interaction with Macbeth
Lady Macduff’s anger at her husband
Ross’s attempts to assuage Lady Macduff’s anger
A messenger’s ominous message
Malcolm’s cleverness
News regarding Macduff’s family
The conclusion of Act 4
The effect of Macbeth’s absence on Lady Macbeth
The side effects of Lady Macbeth’s guilt
A doctor’s discovery
Macbeth’s attitude toward his war generals
Malcolm’s demands of his men
Macbeth’s hubris
The news that causes Macbeth to change his perspective
Macbeth’s reaction to a messenger
The reason for Macbeth’s rekindled hope
Macbeth’s battle with a young man
Macduff’s ultimate act of conquering his enemy
The resolution
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 5, scene 2, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern the intended effects of figurative language in context
Define complex words and phrases in context
Determine the function of the scene
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as hyperbole, simile, metaphor, and symbolism
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Setting
The prophecy of the first apparition
The imagery of the second apparition
The effect of the second apparition’s prophecy on Macbeth’s mindset
Macbeth’s curiosity about the future
Lennox’s interaction with Macbeth
Lady Macduff’s anger at her husband
Ross’s attempts to assuage Lady Macduff’s anger
A messenger’s ominous message
Malcolm’s cleverness
News regarding Macduff’s family
The conclusion of Act 4
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
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 5, scene 1, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. More specifically, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Define complex words and phrases in context
Discern the greater significance of a given detail
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on hyperbole and metaphor
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 5, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and emphasizing Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Infer the intended effect of Shakespeare’s figurative language
Define complex and archaic words as they are used in the text
Discern tone in context
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and foreshadowing
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 7, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern tone in context
Infer the intended effects of Shakespeare’s language and narrative techniques
Define complex and archaic words as they are used in the text
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as hyperbole and dramatic irony
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A plot-based quiz, seven close reading worksheets (one per scene), and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern the intended effect of Shakespeare’s diction
Analyze language and articulate its intended effect
Discern tone in context
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Define complex and archaic words as they are used in the text
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance, simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, foreshadowing, paradox, allusion, situational irony, verbal irony, and more
Identify the best textual evidence in support of claims and inferences
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 3, scene 1, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Define challenging words as they are used in the text
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare characters in the play
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion and assonance
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 3, scene 2, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Define challenging words as they are used in the text
Determine the function of a given detail
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Compare characters in the play
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and situational irony
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 2, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Infer the intended effect of Shakespeare’s figurative language
Discern tone in context
Define complex and archaic words as they are used in the text
Examine cause-and-effect relationships
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including sibilance, verbal irony, and allusion
Identify the best textual evidence in support of claims and inferences
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 1, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern the intended effect of Shakespeare’s diction
Analyze language and articulate its intended effect
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance, foreshadowing, and paradox
Identify the best textual evidence in support of claims and inferences
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 3, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern tone in context
Discern the intended effect of Shakespeare’s figurative language
Define complex and archaic words as they are used in the text
Examine cause-and-effect relationships
Determine the function of a given excerpt
Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance, simile, metaphor, and foreshadowing
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 5, scene 4, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Discern the intended effects of Shakespeare’s diction
Define complex words and phrases in context
Determine the function of the scene
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as alliteration and allusion
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 5, scene 6, of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitly
Articulate the greater significance of the laying down of boughs
Determine the tone of a character’s dialogue
Define complex words and phrases in context
Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as assonance, syncope, personification, foreshadowing, and symbolism
Support inferences and claims with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision