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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.
Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this bundle of resources for teaching Lord of the Flies by William Golding (chapter 10). A multiple choice, plot-based quiz is included along with a set of rigorous, high-order questions. Answer keys are also provided. 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, simile, personification, imagery, situational irony, and syncope)
Make logical inferences about Ralph’s psychological state in the context of a passage
Explore character motivations
Discern the greater significance of a given detail
Explain how a given phrase is a euphemism and why the author chose to employ this device
Articulate the purpose of Wilfred’s brutal punishment in terms of plot development
Identify textual evidence in support of a claim
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
With this bundle of ten plot-based quizzes covering the entirety of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. Answer keys are provided, as well as a copy of the public domain novel, which is divided into ten parts. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
With this plot-based quiz covering the last part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the last part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The role of Mrs. Walker
Clarissa’s feelings about her own party
The reason Clarissa throws parties
The identity of Lady Rosseter
Ellie Henderson’s relation to Clarissa
Sally’s past interaction with Hugh Whitbread
Sally and Clarissa’s more recent personal history
Peter’s feelings about attending the party
Noteworthy guests
Jim Hutton’s general characterization
Lady Bruton’s evaluation of Richard’s marriage and its effect on Richard
The reason Clarissa gets upset at the Bradshaws
Clarissa’s feelings toward Septimus
Sally’s analysis of Clarissa’s feelings for Peter
Peter’s beliefs
With this plot-based quiz covering the ninth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the ninth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Lucrezia and Septimus’ personal history
How Septimus helps his wife
Septimus’ “visitor”
Why Lucrezia is happy
How Dr. Holmes is greeted by Lucrezia
The doctors’ advice for Septimus
The manner of Septimus’ death
Peter’s letter
Peter’s vision of his future
Peter’s dinner
A story in the newspaper
Peter’s feelings about Clarissa’s party
With this plot-based quiz covering the eighth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the eighth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Doris Kilman’s general disposition
The reason Doris lost her job
Clarissa’s evaluation of Elizabeth and Doris’ friendship
Elizabeth and Doris’ shopping trip
Doris’ self-image
Doris’ judgment of Clarissa
Doris’ advice for Elizabeth
How Doris’s emotional state is calmed
Mr. Fletcher’s behavior
Elizabeth’s interests
Clarissa’s judgment of Elizabeth
With this plot-based quiz covering the seventh part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the seventh part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Lady Bruton’s request of Hugh and Richard
Lady Bruton’s solution to the problems of the British Empire
Lady Bruton’s self-reflections
Richard’s assessment of Hugh
Observations that upset Richard
Richard’s gift for Clarissa
The reason Clarissa feels external pressure
The company Elizabeth keeps
Clarissa’s concerns about how she is perceived
With this plot-based quiz covering the sixth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the sixth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Septimus’ personal interests
The location of Septimus and Lucrezia’s first meeting
The role of Mr. Brewer in Septimus’ life
Qualities of Lucrezia that agitate Septimus
Septimus’ perspective of the world
Dr. Holmes’ recommendations
Septimus’ delusions
The interaction between Septimus and Bradshaw
Bradshaw’s intentions
Lucrezia’s reaction to Bradshaw’s departure
Lady Bradshaw’s personal history
With this plot-based quiz covering the fifth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the fifth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Dr. Holmes’ evaluation of Septimus’ condition
Sir William Bradshaw
Lucrezia’s emotional state
Septimus’ feelings as they relate to his marriage
The role of Evans in Septimus’ life
Septimus’ delusions
Peter’s evidence in support of the claim that England has changed
Sylvia’s relation to Clarissa
The cause of Sylvia’s death
The identity of the person Peter blames for Sylvia’s death
An incident that shaped Peter’s opinion of Richard
The reason Peter is surprised by Sally
With this plot-based quiz covering the fourth part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the fourth part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
What Peter’s thoughts reflect about his psychological state
A detail about Clarissa that Peter does not like
Peter’s observations
Peter’s actions at Trafalgar Square
Peter’s actions at Regent’s Park
Interactions between Peter and Sally
Clarissa’s hobby when she was younger
Peter’s initial assessment of the relationship between Clarissa and Richard
Peter’s assessment of Clarissa’s soul
The location of Peter’s meet-up with Clarissa
With this plot-based quiz covering the third part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the third part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Lucy’s profession
A reason for Clarissa’s loneliness
The location where Clarissa often reads
The subject of a book Clarissa reads
The reason Clarissa sleeps alone
The reason Aunt Helen takes offense to Clarissa
The interaction between Sally and Joseph
The reason Clarissa declines Lucy’s offer of help
Peter’s peculiar tendency
Peter’s personal history, especially as it relates to Clarissa
Peter’s emotional reaction
Clarissa’s reminder
With this plot-based quiz covering the second part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the second part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Assumptions about the car that backfired
Another alarming noise
The effects of World War I on Septimus Warren Smith
Lucrezia Warren Smith’s work
Maisie Johnson’s native city
The reason Maisie approaches the Smiths
The effect of the abovementioned interaction on Maisie
Carrie Dempster’s judgment of Maisie
Carrie Dempster’s self-reflection
Carrie Dempster’s personal goals
With this plot-based quiz covering the first part of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. In addition to the answer key, a copy of the first part of Mrs. Dalloway is provided. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing Word Document and PDF versions. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Clarissa’s plans
The setting
Peter Walsh
Clarissa’s reaction to Peter’s letters
Hugh Whitbread
An article of clothing on which Clarissa focuses
Clarissa’s self-image
Clarissa’s feelings toward Doris Kilman
Elizabeth’s relation to Clarissa
Mrs. Pym’s profession
An alarming sound
Crime fiction appeals to many high school readers and maximizes engagement with literature. “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl is a darkly comedic short story belonging to a subgenre called revenge fantasy, as it details a husband’s murder at the hands of his wife (and the frozen leg of a lamb). This bundle helps English teachers evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support critical thinking. It includes a plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.
Students will perform the following tasks:
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 narrative’s inciting incident
Analyze the setting and its immediate effect on the audience
Determine the tone of a given passage
Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony, foreshadowing, ambiguity, and more
Discern the most relevant theme from among several options
Argue whether Mary is portrayed as an intelligent individual
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about fictional texts with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
