Measure high school reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet (Act 3) 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 Explore cause-and-effect relationships Analyze character statements and behaviors to draw logical inferences about character development and motivations Apply knowledge of literary devices to the text with emphasis on metaphor and personification Make logical inferences about why the ghost reappears when it does Analyze complex vocabulary and phrasing in context to determine meaning and intended effect Analyze an excerpt to determine its primary function Analyze dialogue to draw well informed inferences about Shakespeare’s philosophy on the purposes of dramatic performances Articulate ideas with clarity and precision

Measure high school reading comprehension and support analysis of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet (Act 4) 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: Define complex words and phrases in context Verify interpretations of words and phrases using reference materials such as a dictionary and thesaurus Identify an example of figurative language and explain its effect Apply knowledge of verbal irony, sibilance, personification, consonance, and inversion to the text Isolate a factual statement about plot development from falsehoods Analyze character actions and dialogue to discern character motivations Analyze a character’s dialogue to discern what it suggests about their psychological state Identify and explain Claudius’s dominant internal conflict Analyze Hamlet’s dialogue to discern and articulate how he portrays Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as less than human Cite textual evidence in support of the claim that Hamlet shows disrespect toward the king Analyze the author’s craft to discern what effect is created by presenting several consecutive brief scenes Isolate a factual statement about plot development from falsehoods Identify why it is important for Claudius to give the illusion of careful consideration when banishing Hamlet Identify Hamlet’s justification for calling Claudius his mother Make a logical inference about Hamlet’s thinking based on dialogue Compare and contrast Hamlet and Ophelia Compare and contrast Hamlet and Laertes Determine the primary purpose of Hamlet’s letter to Horatio Discern the tone of a given passage Cite textual evidence in support of claims and ideas

Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this complete bundle of worksheets composed of inference questions covering every individual scene in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. These resources will encourage students to analyze how complex characters develop, explore character motivations, interpret figurative expressions, apply knowledge of literary devices, develop greater confidence in decoding Shakespearean language, and much more. Answer keys are included. All materials are delivered in a zip file containing printable Word Document and PDF versions. Use these resources for independent or small group engagement with the text; they may lead to thoughtful discussions that contribute meaningfully to a culture of active learning in high school English classrooms. With these instructional materials, students will demonstrate the following: An ability to define complex vocabulary in context An ability to analyze context clues and draw logical inferences about character motivations An ability to analyze context clues and draw logical inferences about character relationships An ability to analyze the text for literary devices such as foreshadowing, situational irony, dramatic irony, theme, symbolism, dynamic character, and more An ability to identify the function of a particular passage An ability to find and articulate relevant textual details in support of a claim An ability to analyze context clues to discern and articulate the significance of a given detail An ability to articulate what the text indicates both explicitly and implicitly An ability to write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this bundle of resources covering chapters 14 and 15 of The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin (“Ino’s Veil” and “Nausicaa”). Included are the following: a plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering chapters 14 and 15; a set of close reading analysis questions pertaining to a significant passage from chapter 15; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Identify the purpose of a particular paragraph Discern the best explanation of the dominant conflict in the context of the passage Identify character motivations Discern the best description of Alcinous’s character Identify the tone of Arete’s dialogue Discern the intent of Arete’s dialogue Analyze the symbolism of snakes in the context of Nausicaa’s dream Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this bundle of resources covering chapters 12 and 13 of The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin (“Cattle of the Sun” and “Calypso”). Included are the following: a plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering chapters 12 and 13; an alternate short answer quiz option; a set of close reading analysis questions pertaining to a significant passage from chapter 13; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Compare characters Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance and understatement

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this bundle of resources covering chapters 4 through 6 of The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin (“The Cyclops’ Cave,” “Keeper of the Winds,” and “Cannibal Beach”). Included are the following: a plot-based, multiple choice quiz; an alternate short answer quiz option; a set of close reading analysis questions; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with this resource, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words as they are used in a given passage Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, dramatic irony, and simile Apply knowledge of sound devices including sibilance Locate relevant textual details in support of the claim that Ulysses was the only crew member with the ability to think critically in the face of danger Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact with one another Select the most appropriate synonym for a word as it is used in the novel Isolate a true statement about plot from a set of false statements Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this bundle of resources covering chapter 16 of The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin (“The Return”). Included are the following: a plot-based, multiple choice quiz; a set of close reading analysis questions pertaining to a significant passage; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Discern the statement that best reflects Eumaeus’s feelings toward the beggar Define complex words in context Verify interpretations of language using reference materials Discern what Eumaeus’s comments about the suitors imply about them Compare two complex characters (Athene and Ulysses) Analyze the author’s craft Discern the author’s intent Apply knowledge of literary devices including epiphany Explore themes that are reinforced in the given passage