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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.
Matilda by Roald Dahl Quiz and Answer Key (Chapters 1 and 2)
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Matilda by Roald Dahl Quiz and Answer Key (Chapters 1 and 2)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 1 and 2). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The habits of parents The narrator’s perception of parental behaviors Matilda’s extraordinary accomplishments Mrs. Wormwood’s hobbies Mrs. Phelps’ profession The title of the first book Mrs. Phelps gives Matilda Mrs. Phelps’ personal beliefs Specific authors Matilda enjoys Mr. Wormwood’s profession Mr. Wormwood’s outlook on how to become rich Matilda’s reaction to her parents’ mean behavior And more
"April Showers" by Edith Wharton Vocabulary Games
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"April Showers" by Edith Wharton Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Edith Wharton’s short story “April Showers.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abstention, admonitory, antagonism, boast, commiseration, conciliate, consumptive, contrition, elude, frivolous, hastily, mirth, notorious, obscure, opaque, rheumatism, sacrilege, stupor, timidly, and weary. 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
"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor Vocabulary Games
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"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Flannery O’Connor’s short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: amble, descend, desolate, gaunt, jackleg, jut, morose, murmur, ominous, peal, placid, ravenous, rue, and sultry. 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
"The Rats in the Walls" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Rats in the Walls" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Answer Key

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“The Rats in the Walls” by H.P. Lovecraft is a dark and engaging short story for high school students, especially during the Halloween season. Use this plot-based quiz to evaluate general reading comprehension, or assign it as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with a work of Lovecraftian horror. An answer key is included, as well as a copy of the narrative, which has been edited to eliminate invective. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The name and location of the ancestral estate The protagonist’s intentions for the estate Secondary characters and their connections to the protagonist Secondary characters and their primary roles in the text The content of the protagonist’s dreams The fate of the protagonist’s ancestors The protagonist’s fate And more
"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Vocabulary Games
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"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Eudora Welty’s short story “A Worn Path.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: appointed, cur, frail, furrow, grave, meditative, nary, obstinate, phoenix, plead, pullet, ragged, solemn, solitary, and vigorously. 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
"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Flannery O’Connor’s short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Shiftlet’s distinguishing physical characteristic Shiftlet’s stated background Lucynell’s condition Mrs. Crater’s motivations The relationship between Shiftlet and Lucynell Shiftlet’s deception Shiftlet’s interactions with a hitchhiker The allusion to the title And more
"Breakfast" by John Steinbeck Quiz and Answer Key
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"Breakfast" by John Steinbeck Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “Breakfast” by John Steinbeck. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view Setting The protagonist’s emotional reaction to his memories Weather conditions Sensory details The protagonist’s encounter with a family What impresses the protagonist about members of the family How generosity is made evident The resolution
"Early Autumn" by Langston Hughes Quiz and Answer Key
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"Early Autumn" by Langston Hughes Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “Early Autumn” by Langston Hughes. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view Setting The history of Bill and Mary An example of Mary’s impulsiveness The reason for Bill and Mary’s reunion Bill’s career The nature of the conversation between Bill and Mary What brings an end to the conversation Why Mary is upset The resolution
"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Quiz and Answer Key
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"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The protagonist’s name The reason for the protagonist’s journey Physical challenges facing the protagonist Figments of the protagonist’s imagination A hunter’s assumptions Items attained along the protagonist’s journey The resolution And more
"April Showers" by Edith Wharton Quiz and Answer Key
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"April Showers" by Edith Wharton Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “April Showers” by Edith Wharton. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The protagonist’s pseudonym The protagonist’s self-image Why the protagonist feels guilty Uncle James’ passion Uncle James’ perception of female writers The profession of the protagonist’s father The significance of Kathleen Kyd The protagonist’s socialization (or lack thereof) The reason for a trip to Boston The father’s revelation And more
"A Wagner Matinee" by Willa Cather Quiz and Answer Key
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"A Wagner Matinee" by Willa Cather Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “A Wagner Matinée” by Willa Cather. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting Point of view The sender of a letter The relationship between Clark and Georgiana Georgiana’s personal history Physical attributes of Georgiana Clark’s observations during a concert Georgiana’s emotional state And more
The Tempest Act 5 Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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The Tempest Act 5 Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and dramatic craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 5 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. 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 editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Determine the meanings of unfamiliar and archaic 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 Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and dramatic techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including dynamic character and symbolism Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works
The Tempest Act 4 Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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The Tempest Act 4 Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and dramatic craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. 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 editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Determine the meanings of unfamiliar and archaic 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 Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and dramatic techniques Consider tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including epiphany and figurative language Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works
The Tempest Act 3 Quiz, Close Reading Worksheets, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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The Tempest Act 3 Quiz, Close Reading Worksheets, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and dramatic craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. A plot-based quiz, three close reading worksheets (one per scene), a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech Determine the meanings of unfamiliar and archaic 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 Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and dramatic techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Contrast two characters (Miranda and Ferdinand) Conduct brief research on the mythological harpy and analyze what the creature has in common with Ariel Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification, situational irony, and dramatic irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works
Shakespeare's The Tempest Vocabulary Games Bundle
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Shakespeare's The Tempest Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Help high school students navigate William Shakespeare’s language with these vocabulary games and activities to facilitate comprehension of The Tempest. Alternatively, stash these materials in an emergency sub folder to keep students meaningfully engaged in the play during unexpected teacher absences. Included are 5 vocabulary application activities, 5 crossword puzzles, 5 word search games, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. A total of 118 words are addressed: abide, abstemious, abysm, acquaint, adder, affliction, ague, alack, allay, amends, anon, aspersion, auspicious, austerely, barren, baseness, beseech, besiege, bestow, brine, certes, chastise, chirurgeonly, coragio, cur, deboshed, desolate, diligent, direful, discase, discord, dismay, drollery, ebb, enmity, entreat, expeditious, extirpate, fain, filbert, foison, frail, frippery, furlong, gaberdine, gale, hearken, hither, idle, impertinent, incense, indignation, industrious, infirmity, insolent, invulnerable, jocund, knave, liege, loathly, lusty, mar, marmoset, mischance, murrain, mutineer, mutinous, nimble, oracle, paragon, paunch, penitent, perdition, perpetual, pertly, pickle, pox, prate, prattle, prescience, prithee, promontory, quarrel, rabble, rapt, ratify, reign, repose, requite, rite, sanctimonious, sans, scurvy, shun, sicklemen, sirrah, sloth, sot, spendthrift, supplant, tawny, thence, thrice, totter, treacherous, trice, tricksy, trumpery, vain, valiant, verdure, vexation, viands, vigilance, wanton, wearily, withal, and yarely. 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
Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 5 Vocabulary Games
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Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 5 Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 5 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abide, affliction, bestow, chastise, coragio, discase, dismay, ebb, entreat, expeditious, gale, knave, liege, mutinous, penitent, pickle, promontory, requite, sirrah, thrice, trice, and tricksy. 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
Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 4 Vocabulary Games
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Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 4 Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 4 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abstemious, amends, aspersion, austerely, discord, frail, frippery, indignation, industrious, infirmity, loathly, mar, mischance, oracle, pertly, rabble, ratify, rite, sanctimonious, shun, sicklemen, trumpery, vexation, and wanton. 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
Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 3 Vocabulary Games
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Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 3 Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: baseness, brine, certes, deboshed, desolate, diligent, drollery, incense, invulnerable, jocund, murrain, mutineer, paunch, perdition, prattle, quarrel, reign, sot, totter, valiant, viands, vigilance, wearily, and withal. 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
Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 2 Vocabulary Games
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Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 2 Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 2 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: acquaint, adder, ague, anon, beseech, chirurgeonly, enmity, filbert, foison, gaberdine, idle, lusty, marmoset, nimble, paragon, perpetual, prate, prithee, repose, scurvy, sloth, spendthrift, supplant, and tawny. 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
Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 1 Vocabulary Games
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Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 1 Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest. A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abysm, alack, allay, auspicious, barren, besiege, cur, direful, extirpate, fain, furlong, hearken, hither, impertinent, insolent, pox, prescience, rapt, sans, thence, treacherous, vain, verdure, and yarely. 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