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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.

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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.
"The Four Clever Brothers" Vocabulary Games for High School (Grimm's Fairy Tale)
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"The Four Clever Brothers" Vocabulary Games for High School (Grimm's Fairy Tale)

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “The Four Clever Brothers.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: adept, apathetic, artful, comely, destitute, discreetly, formidable, hasten, jovial, meddle, proffer, purloin, quarrel, and wily. 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 Four Clever Brothers" Quiz and Answer Key (Grimm's Fairy Tale)
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"The Four Clever Brothers" Quiz and Answer Key (Grimm's Fairy Tale)

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Engage students with a classic Grimm’s fairy tale and evaluate general reading comprehension with this plot-based quiz covering “The Four Clever Brothers.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate engagement with the short story. 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: The reason for the brothers’ departure The duration of the brothers’ separation from one another Gifts each brother receives along their respective journeys Challenges faced by the brothers The proposed prize for rescuing a kidnapped princess The king’s compromise The brothers’ collective reaction to the king’s compromise And more
"The Seven Ravens" by the Brothers Grimm Vocabulary Games (Fairy Tale)
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"The Seven Ravens" by the Brothers Grimm Vocabulary Games (Fairy Tale)

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “The Seven Ravens.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: allude, amiable, arresting, bestow, brusquely, doleful, earnest, furtively, hasten, jubilant, scarcely, weary, and winsome. 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 Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm Vocabulary Games
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"The Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “The Dog and the Sparrow.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain short story, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: amble, apoplectic, deftly, dejected, earnest, emaciated, hapless, hastily, haughty, incredulous, lament, lethargic, morsel, odious, plaintive, rash, repent, sulky, vanquish, vexation, and voraciously. 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
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, 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 Consult reference materials 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 narrative techniques Discern the function of a given passage Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including flashback, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Close Reading Analysis Worksheet and Key
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Close Reading Analysis Worksheet and Key

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce. An answer key and copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Discern the function of a given passage Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including flashback, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Open Boat" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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"The Open Boat" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, 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 Consult reference materials 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 word choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and metaphor Conduct brief research to discern and articulate autobiographical parallels between the author’s life and the narrative’s plot 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
"The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane Vocabulary Games
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"The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, answer keys, and a copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: aberration, abrupt, acquiesce, admonition, apprehension, assent, conjure, dinghy, direful, effect, emphatic, formidable, gale, gunwale, haggard, heartily, impetuous, indifferent, ingenuously, invariably, jeer, listlessly, myriad, obstreperous, ominous, opprobrious, oration, phosphorescence, plausible, schooner, sidle, wily, and wistfully. 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
"American History" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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"American History" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer. 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: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials 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 narrative techniques Consider how a change in point of view would affect the reader’s perception of Elena’s mother Discern the main conflict of the narrative Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, personification, simile, and more 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
"Catch the Moon" Quizzes, Vocabulary Games, and Close Reading Worksheet Bundle
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"Catch the Moon" Quizzes, Vocabulary Games, and Close Reading Worksheet Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer. 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 delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Consult reference materials 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 narrative techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Evaluate whether the protagonist’s father bears responsibility for his behavior Activate knowledge of the fairy tale “Cinderella” and compare the titular character to Luis Apply knowledge of literary devices including epiphany, hyperbole, symbolism, and more 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
"A Rose for Emily" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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"A Rose for Emily" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, 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 Consult reference materials 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 narrative techniques Reflect on the significance of the narrative’s title Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, personification, metaphor, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context 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
"A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Quiz and Answer Key
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"A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Quiz and Answer Key

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Incorporate magical realism into the high school ELA classroom, eliminate assessment planning responsibilities, and evaluate general reading comprehension with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. 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: The couple’s inference about the old man The old man’s self-proclaimed identity The purpose of the old man’s visit Where the old man is kept How the villagers treat the old man The purpose of the priest’s visit Peculiar events attributed to the old man The couple’s changing socioeconomic status The doctor’s conclusion The old man’s changing health status The resolution And more
"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. An answer key and copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Reflect on the significance of the narrative’s title Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, personification, metaphor, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context 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
"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner Vocabulary Games
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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, answer keys. and a copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: acrid, archaic, bier, cabal, circumvent, coquettish, cuckold, diffident, haughty, impervious, jalousie, macabre, pallid, pauper, pervade, sibilant, temerity, vague, vanquish, vindicate, and virulent. 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
"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner Quiz and Answer Key
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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner 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 Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. 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 The mayor’s special arrangement with Emily How the mayor convinced Emily to accept the arrangement The relationships between Emily and secondary characters Complaints lodged against Emily and her property A peculiar purchase Emily’s eccentricities Details concerning Emily’s funeral The narrator’s perception of time A shocking discovery And more
"In Another Country" by Ernest Hemingway Quiz and Answer Key
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"In Another Country" by Ernest Hemingway 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 “In Another Country” by Ernest Hemingway. 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: Historical context Setting The general characterization of the narrator The nature of soldiers’ injuries Interactions between characters The resolution And more
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce Vocabulary Games
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, answer keys. and a copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: acclivity, apprehension, apprise, ardently, assent, brooding, deference, dictum, elude, gesticulate, giddy, idler, ineffable, keen, luminous, monotonous, oscillation, pier, poignant, presage, preternaturally, secessionist, sentinel, stockade, subdue, summarily, uncanny, and undulation. 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
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce Quiz and Answer Key
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce 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 “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce. 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: Historical context Setting The general characterization of the protagonist The inciting incident Psychological effects of the protagonist’s conflict The resolution And more
"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Vocabulary Games
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"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, answer keys. and a copy of the parable are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abashed, antipathy, apprehensive, countenance, fain, hastily, hoary, imbue, indecorous, iniquity, irreproachable, magistrate, moldered, ostentatious, pathos, portend, precede, pulpit, remonstrance, sagacious, shudder, solicitude, summon, thither, tremulous, venerable, waggery, and zealous. 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 Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the parable are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The subject of the minister’s sermon The townspeople’s reaction to the veiled minister Elizabeth’s relationship to the minister An observation made during a funeral service The reason for the minister’s fear at a wedding ceremony The minister’s caretaker when he becomes elderly Whether or not the minister ever permits his veil to be lifted The nature of the minister’s dying remarks And more