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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.
Dracula Chapter 20 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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Dracula Chapter 20 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet to complement chapter 20 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. An answer key and copy of the chapter, which is in the public domain, 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 completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly Define 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, interact, and develop Come to class better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Dracula Chapter 22 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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Dracula Chapter 22 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet to complement chapter 22 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. An answer key and copy of the chapter, which is in the public domain, 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 completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on situational irony Come to class better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Dracula Chapter 24 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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Dracula Chapter 24 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet to complement chapter 24 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. An answer key and copy of the chapter, which is in the public domain, 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 completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Consider the greater significance of given details Determine the function of a given excerpt Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing, symbolism, and aposiopesis Come to class better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Dracula Chapter 25 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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Dracula Chapter 25 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet to complement chapter 25 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. An answer key and copy of the chapter, which is in the public domain, 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 completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Consider the greater significance of given details Discern the intended effect of the author’s narrative techniques with emphasis on how urgency is conveyed Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing and situational irony Come to class better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Dracula Chapter 26 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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Dracula Chapter 26 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet to complement chapter 26 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. An answer key and copy of the chapter, which is in the public domain, 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 completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text says explicitly and implicitly Activate prior knowledge to articulate inconsistencies in plot Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Consider the greater significance of given details Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Come to class better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Gothic literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1 through 3 Vocabulary Games and Activities
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1 through 3 Vocabulary Games and Activities

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement chapters 1, 2, and 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A crossword puzzle, word search activity, vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: amiable, apothecary, assuage, condescension, contemptuous, contentious, diminutive, eccentric, imprudent, indigenous, malevolent, nebulous, predilection, quaint, sneer, taciturn, vague, and vapid. 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
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 27 and 28 Quiz and Answer Key
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 27 and 28 Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering chapters 27 and 28 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. An alternate short answer version is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot elements: Strange incidents in Maycomb Atticus’s opinion on Bob Ewell’s malicious behaviors Miss Tutti and Miss Frutti The pageant and how it was ruined Jem’s concerns on the way home The attack Heck Tate’s discovery at the crime scene Jem’s method of arriving home
“The Oval Portrait” by Edgar Allan Poe Craft Analysis Worksheet
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“The Oval Portrait” by Edgar Allan Poe Craft Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students analyze how Edgar Allan Poe used figurative language, sonic language, and descriptive language to develop a complex Gothic narrative and convey obsessiveness of character in “The Oval Portrait.” Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included.
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 4 and 5 Vocabulary Games and Activities
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 4 and 5 Vocabulary Games and Activities

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement chapters 4 and 5 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A crossword puzzle, word search activity, vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abominable, aloof, arbitrate, auspicious, benign, dreary, foolhardy, hearty, illicit, inquisitive, melancholy, morbid, pestilence, reluctantly, scowl, tacit, and tyranny. 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
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 29 through 31 Vocabulary Games and Activities
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 29 through 31 Vocabulary Games and Activities

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement chapters 29, 30, and 31 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A crossword puzzle, word search activity, vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: bide, blandly, bleakly, competent, connive, elude, evident, farthest, perforated, reprimand, stolidly, timid, trudge, turmoil, and woes. 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
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 27 and 28 Vocabulary Games and Activities
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 27 and 28 Vocabulary Games and Activities

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement chapters 27 and 28 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A crossword puzzle, word search activity, vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: dismay, florid, incantation, irascible, keenly, mercifully, mournfully, nondescript, notoriety, purloin, solitary, stealthily, and untrammeled. 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
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 19 Close Reading Worksheet
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 19 Close Reading Worksheet

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Support the development of close reading skills with this worksheet composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze chapter 19 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. An answer key is provided. Delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats, these instructional materials save teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. 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 this resource, students will do the following: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Examine plot developments from a historical perspective Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Discern the function of a given passage Analyze the author’s application of indirect characterization Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Explore cause-and-effect relationships Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony Support claims with sound reasoning and/or relevant textual evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
“The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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“The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students improve fluency, stamina, text comprehension, and close reading analysis of the formal elements of fiction with this set of rigorous, text-dependent questions on the allegorical short story titled “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable 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 completing this activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly Apply knowledge of figurative language with emphasis on simile and metaphor Determine the meaning of a complex word as it is used in the text Infer Stefano’s motivations for pursuing his career as a sea captain Identify textual details that indicate the closeness of Stefano to the colomber Determine what the phrase “temptation of the abyss” emphasizes about the protagonist’s characterization Identify and explain an example of situational irony in the story Explore the symbolism associated with the colomber Write clearly, concisely, and accurately in response to analytical questioning Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims
“The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati Quiz and Answer Key
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“The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering Dino Buzzati’s allegorical short story titled “The Colomber.” This assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: A birthday request A description of a colomber The protagonist’s career choice Advice from the protagonist’s father Stefano’s perception of the colomber A gift from the colomber Qualities associated with the gift And more
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19 Quiz
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The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19 Quiz

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19 of Susan Beth Pfeffer’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included, along with a short answer alternate quiz for reassessment purposes. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: An incident resulting in the death of Kevin An item Alex desperately needs to acquire from Harvey Bri’s weak physical condition The quarantine and its effect on Port Authority convoys The typical time frame between convoy departures Julie’s lack of fear over dying, except under one condition Alex’s difficult decision for the night Bri’s sole inhaler cartridge empties Alex’s failing condition and his sisters’ attempts to nurture him back to health The reason Bri decides to leave the apartment Bri’s death and the discovery of her body Sister Rita’s comments on Bri’s faith and its influence on Bri An offer that could potentially save Alex and Julie’s lives
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 9, 10, and 11 Quiz
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The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 9, 10, and 11 Quiz

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 9, 10, and 11 of Susan Beth Pfeffer’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included, along with a short answer alternate quiz for reassessment purposes. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Natural disasters of epic proportion Kevin and Alex’s decision to go “body shopping” A bartering system in a black market Harvey, the neighborhood dealer with a monopoly Julie’s devastation following the death of her garden Alex’s conversation with Sister Rita Alex’s motive leading to his conversation with Father Franco A comparison of city life and country life in the current climate The return of Bri The witnessing of a suicide and Alex’s subsequent confession Alex’s decision to confess his sins to Father Mulrooney A surprise celebration
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 6, 7, and 8 Quiz
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The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 6, 7, and 8 Quiz

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Susan Beth Pfeffer’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included, along with a short answer alternate quiz for reassessment purposes. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Uncle Jimmy’s reappearance Uncle Jimmy’s offer to Briana Mr. Dunlap and his kind offer to Alex and Julie Alex’s conflicting feelings about “stealing” food Father Mulrooney’s announcement that school will continue through summer Alex’s specific job, which must be done daily before school Julie’s newfound love for gardening The lack of sufficient food resources and the consequent mob Alex’s failed effort to wish Briana a happy birthday Father Mulrooney’s “insufficient compassion” and Alex’s reaction to it Kevin’s kindness and generosity Volcanic eruptions leading to the deaths of millions
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15 Quiz
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The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15 Quiz

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15 of Susan Beth Pfeffer’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included, along with a short answer alternate quiz for reassessment purposes. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Alex’s friends’ concerns for Briana’s health Alex’s decision for the siblings to skip school to move away Alex and Kevin’s 'body shopping" endeavors Julie’s feelings of inferiority The sudden closing of Julie’s school The conflict between Bri and Julie regarding the probability that their parents are dead Lottery tickets Alex’s efforts to save Julie from a potential kidnapper Harvey’s arrangements for Alex and Bri Harvey’s disturbing arrangements for Julie Mr. Flynn’s kindness and generosity Alex’s physically exhausting labor
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 3, 4, and 5 Quiz
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The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 3, 4, and 5 Quiz

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Susan Beth Pfeffer’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included, along with a short answer alternate quiz for reassessment purposes. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Observations about who is missing in the chapel Alex’s decision to miss school and visit Yankee Stadium The rules that must be followed while at Yankee Stadium Methods of lessening the severity of the experience at Yankee Stadium Alex’s austere reaction to Julie’s “Who died and made you boss?” remark Chris Flynn and his father’s generosity Bri’s belief that Mami may be alive, and her reasoning Father Franco’s good news concerning Bri Why Julie is not offered the same opportunity as Bri A promise Bri wants Alex to make before departing Alex’s maturity
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz
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The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 1 and 2 of Susan Beth Pfeffer’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The absence of Alex’s father Alex’s brother, Carlos, and his Marine status The setting of the novel Why Mami is not home on the night of the meteor strike Uncle Jimmy’s need for help at the bodega The phone conversation between Alex and Carlos Alex’s failed effort to visit the school for more information Why the subway system is inoperable The purpose of Alex’s list Clarification on the disaster provided by Father Franco Alex’s search for hidden cash The bulletin board at St. Margaret’s A curfew, a national day of mourning, and Alex’s belief that the government is searching for solutions Alex’s visit to the hardware store A telephone hotline A phone conversation with Aunt Lorraine The location of unidentified bodies