Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 16-17) with this bundle, which features a plot-based quiz and rigorous close reading worksheets. 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 Write with clarity, logic, and precision Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims Explore character motivations Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on hyperbole and irony Define complex words and phrases in context Analyze the portrayal of complex characters

Measure reading comprehension and support analysis of Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (chapters 5-6) 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 Holden to discern his motivations for inviting Ackley to the movies and for not chucking the snowball at snow-covered objects Analyze the author’s craft to discern what the placement of a particular sentence reflects about Holden’s mindset Identify details that support the claim that Allie is a nonconformist, both by choice and chance Apply knowledge of hyperbole Demonstrate knowledge of Holden’s superstitious tendencies Articulate the reason Holden did not break the windows of the station wagon Articulate the unintended consequence of an action Analyze what makes a particular paragraph emotionally impactful Articulate how Holden’s traumas have affected him Explain why it is unfair for Stradlater to be so mad at Holden over the composition Articulate why Stradlater’s criticism of Holden is hypocritical Articulate why Holden is offended by a particular remark Identify what provokes a physical altercation Analyze how Holden interprets Stradlater’s rejection of the composition Articulate the implied motivation for Holden to visit Ackley

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 5 of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot; two close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft and covering each scene respectively; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in 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 materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Evaluate behavior to determine which character is most committed to their role in the charade Apply knowledge of literary devices including pun, idiom, sibilance, metaphor, and dramatic irony Identify textual evidence in support of a claim Discern the tone of a character’s remarks

Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills while teaching Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with this bundle of formative assessments. Included are the following: a multiple choice quiz on characters and plot; two close reading worksheets addressing the author’s craft and covering each scene respectively; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in 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 in these exercises, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Discern the tone of given excerpts Determine the function of a given excerpt Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Consider how a particular excerpt advances the plot Examine the greater significance of a given detail Apply knowledge of literary devices such as allusion, consonance, metaphor, simile, oxymoron, hyperbole, and situational irony Support claims with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Promote active engagement with fiction, support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school, and evaluate general reading comprehension with this bundle of resources for teaching the Gothic short story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. Included are the following: a plot-based quiz, a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions, a craft analysis activity, the public domain narrative, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will perform the following tasks: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze the nature of character relationships and interactions Examine grammatically correct structure Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Identify the best evidence of foreshadowing in a given passage Apply knowledge of various literary devices including verbal irony Make logical inferences about the protagonist’s mindset and motivations Identify relevant textual evidence in support of a claim or idea

Promote active engagement with fiction, support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school, and evaluate general reading comprehension with this bundle of resources for teaching the Gothic short story “The Beast in the Cave” by H.P. Lovecraft. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; a craft analysis activity; the public domain narrative; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, students will: Articulate what the text states explicitly and implicitly Use context clues to determine the state in which the story is set Isolate the statement that best describes the narrator among several options Apply knowledge of various literary devices including onomatopoeia, oxymoron, foreshadowing, Isolate a false statement about a particular passage from among several truths Make logical inferences about the narrator’s self-image Define complex words as they are used in the text Explore how the protagonist thinks, behaves, and interacts with others Discern the intended effect of the author’s diction (for example, why the author used a phrase like occult manner and why the author repeatedly uses variations of the word labyrinth) Examine the deeper meaning behind the narrator’s use of a euphemistic phrase Analyze sentence structures to determine how they contribute to the reader’s experience Explain how the narrator becomes a dynamic character Justify ideas and claims with relevant textual evidence Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

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)

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching O. Henry’s ironic short story “The Cop and the Anthem” A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the short story, 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 both 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 Determine the function of a particular passage Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, juxtaposition, and situational irony Articulate the significance of a given detail 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 Alice Walker’s short story “Everyday Use.” A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file as editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. 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 narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Examine how point of view shapes the readers’ understanding of Dee’s character Apply knowledge of various literary devices including but not limited to dialect, syncope, and malapropism Contrast how two characters perceive the concept of heritage Support claims and inferences with relevant textual evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literature

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 7). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (metaphor and personification) Determine the function of a given passage Analyze the author’s craft to articulate what literary technique is applied and what purpose it serves Determine the function of the entire chapter Analyze how Ralph becomes a dynamic character and connect Ralph’s transformation to the author’s theme on human nature Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 8). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (simile, onomatopoeia, situational irony, and more) Analyze a given passage to identify which of Jack’s character traits are highlighted Analyze a given passage to identify which literary theme is most dominant in context Articulate the significance of given descriptive details in terms of character and plot development Analyze the author’s craft to identify the technique used to maximize shock value Isolate a passage that reflects the conflict between primal impulses and the conditioning of civil society Conduct brief research on the Greek myth of Prometheus and draw literary parallels between it and Lord of the Flies Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 9). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Define complex words and phrases in context Apply knowledge of various literary devices (metaphor, personification, and oxymoron) Articulate how details associated with heat contribute to the development of both plot and character Analyze the author’s language to determine what it implies about a given character Identify several chapter details that contribute to Jack’s deified characterization Identify several chapter details that contribute to Piggy and Ralph’s loss of discipline Explain how a given passage honors and dignifies the character of Simon after his death Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 6). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (personification, sibilance, simile, meiosis, allusion, and idiom) Articulate the situational irony associated with Jack’s criticism of Ralph Analyze the greater significance of the air battle and dead pilot Analyze the author’s craft to explain how juxtaposition is applied in a given passage Articulate Simon’s internal conflict in the context of the chapter Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 4). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Determine the meaning of complex words or phrases as they are used in the text Apply knowledge of various literary devices hyperbole, simile, metaphor, and imagery Determine the primary function of the chapter Analyze the author’s craft to better understand how Jack is becoming more savage Analyze Ralph’s behavior in a given passage to infer what it reveals about his psychological state Identify textual evidence that reinforces the idea of being disconnected from modern society Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 5). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (slang and invective) Articulate the situational irony associated with Ralph’s assembly Explain what a given passage implies about Ralph’s psychological state Articulate the potential error in Ralph’s judgment in terms of the assembly’s timing Identify the qualities that make Jack successful in garnering larger scale support Infer the author’s social commentary associated with Jack’s manner of leadership Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 3). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Determine the meaning of complex words or phrases as they are used in the text Apply knowledge of various literary devices hyperbole, simile, metaphor, and imagery Determine the primary function of the chapter Analyze the author’s craft to better understand how Jack is becoming more savage Analyze Ralph’s behavior in a given passage to infer what it reveals about his psychological state Identify textual evidence that reinforces the idea of being disconnected from modern society Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Shirley Jackson’s short story titled “Charles.” A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in 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: Identify what the text states both 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 Determine the function of a given paragraph Discern the narrative’s dominant conflict Explore how characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, slang, situational irony, neologism, invective, and sibilance Reflect on how point of view shapes the reader’s understanding of events Consider theme in context Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Katherine Anne Porter’s short story “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” a piece of psychological fiction that complements high school units involving modernist literature and the narrative technique known as stream of consciousness. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in 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 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 Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Discern the narrative’s point of view and setting Determine the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and symbolism Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 1). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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 resources, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices including personification, simile, and onomatopoeia Analyze the author’s craft to articulate the intended effect of language and imagery Infer what is foreshadowed by a given detail using reasoned thinking Determine the most appropriate synonym for a given word in context Contrast Simon with his peers in the context of a given passage Conduct brief research on the mythological figure Triton and compare him to Ralph Identify relevant textual evidence in support of claims Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 2). A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and 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 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: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices zoomorphism and metaphor Discern the tone of a given passage in context Discern the significance of the boys’ allusions to adventure fiction Discern the significance of the group’s not bringing the conch shell to the mountain Analyze a character’s behavior to infer what is revealed about his mindset Analyze the author’s craft to articulate how Golding achieves a particular effect Identify relevant textual evidence in support of claims regarding Jack’s defiant nature and Piggy’s leadership potential Write with clarity and precision