Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Feed by M.T. Anderson, a dystopian science fiction novel. Covering three brief, meaningful excerpts spanning chapters thirty through thirty-seven, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in both 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 completing these exercises, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Isolate an example of figurative language Clarify details where the author leaves information open to interpretation Articulate the greater significance of a given detail Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Discern the primary function of a given excerpt Apply knowledge of various literary devices including pun, metaphor, epiphany, onomatopoeia, invective, malapropism, alliteration, and more Evaluate an excerpt to articulate how it is a good example of satire Cite textual evidence in support of ideas and claims Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter twenty-one journal entry dated March 17, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze nuances in word meanings and choose the most appropriate definition for a word as it is used in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Determine the purpose of a given passage Apply knowledge of various literary devices including personification, assonance, symbolism, and juxtaposition Write about literature with clarity and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter twenty journal entry dated February 24, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze nuances in word meanings Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Apply knowledge of various literary devices including hyperbole and epiphany Determine the tone of the diary entry Explain how the author incorporates juxtaposition in the diary entry Write about literature with clarity and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Feed by M.T. Anderson, a dystopian science fiction novel. Covering four brief, meaningful excerpts spanning chapters twenty through twenty-nine, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in both 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 completing these exercises, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Determine the tone of a given excerpt Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Analyze the author’s craft to explain how repetition contributes to characterization Relate a given excerpt to the real world, identifying two relevant societal issues, conflicts, or questions Discern a relevant theme in a given excerpt Conduct brief research on the topic of cognitive dissonance in order to explain how a character experiences it in the context of a given excerpt Apply knowledge of various literary devices including simile, assonance, metaphor, and situational irony Identify textual evidence in support of claims Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Facilitate active participation in small-group discussions of science fiction literature with this set of literature circle materials for teaching Feed by M.T. Anderson. The following are included: a handout detailing student roles; documentation logs to hold students accountable for their tasks; and a standards-based rubric for scoring student performances. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging in these literature circle activities, students will do the following: Articulate key details from the story Generate open-ended questions related to the novel in order to carry out meaningful discussions with peers Respond thoughtfully to open-ended questions and others’ contributions to the discussion Document ways in which the novel is consistent with aspects of modern society Locate specific passages and/or quotations that relate to major themes and concepts—especially those relating to technology, consumerism, sociology, and the value of independent thinking Artistically convey important information from the assigned reading Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter nineteen journal entry dated January 30, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Determine the tone of a particular passage Analyze nuances in word meanings Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims Use valid reasoning to justify claims and ideas Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Dystopian fiction and adolescent literature are genres that appeal to the imaginations of many middle and high school students and maximize their ability to relate to literary works. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer is a representative narrative, told from the perspective of a seemingly ordinary teenage girl facing extraordinary conflicts. With this summative test covering the entire novel, English teachers will be able to evaluate students’ comprehensive text comprehension and ability to analyze key characters, plot developments, and themes. Additionally, the self-grading nature of all multiple choice questions helps teachers minimize take-home grading responsibilities. An answer key and standards-based rubric for scoring essays are provided. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will: Demonstrate knowledge of primary and secondary characters and the key aspects of their lives Demonstrate knowledge of significant events that take place throughout the novel Apply knowledge of a variety of literary devices applied in the novel including hyperbole, personification, metaphor, simile, allusion, onomatopoeia, situational irony, dramatic irony, and verbal irony Respond to an essay prompt requiring students to examine the protagonist’s emotional growth and transformation into a genuine hero Cite relevant textual evidence in support of claims made in an academic essay

Promote student choice and facilitate the process of researching scientific and societally significant topics from beginning to end with this low-prep, standards-based resource pertaining to the novel Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Students will choose from more than a dozen topics—Yellowstone’s supervolcano, Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, and nuclear disasters at Chernobyl and Fukushima to name a few—and navigate academically appropriate sources with the goal of teaching their peers about their topics. A detailed scoring rubric is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Ultimately, students will perform the following tasks: Articulate connections between a research topic and the assigned novel Conduct research using available resources Collect and classify reliable sources Develop successful methods of recording information Evaluate the credibility of source work, taking into consideration readability, date, relevance, expertise, and bias Apply conventions of MLA formatting Correctly site resources to avoid plagiarism Organize information in a cohesive manner, using a note-taking system that includes summary, paraphrasing, and quoted material Analyze, synthesize, and integrate information, generating a thoughtfully comprehensive report, free of generalities and redundancies Present findings verbally, using their own words

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this set of quizzes covering chapters 17 through 29 of Feed by M.T. Anderson, a dystopian science fiction novel. A multiple choice quiz and answer key are provided, as well as a short answer alternative option for re-assessment. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to details from the sections titled “Release” (chapter 17) through “A Day in the Country” (chapter 29): Violet’s excitement Unique terminology for deliberately causing one’s feed to malfunction The condition of Violet’s feedware Titus’s dreams Violet’s beliefs about corporate influence on society Violet’s behavior at the mall Characteristics associated with School™ Violet’s classification of America’s system of government How Titus’s parents try to cheer him up The fate of the hacker from earlier in the novel The reason Violet’s father speaks the way he does An unsettling question asked by Violet

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering the induction of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Christopher Sly’s disruptive behavior Christopher Sly’s eccentric behavior A wealthy lord’s discovery A wealthy lord’s deception A wealthy lord’s perception of Christopher Sly A visit from traveling performers A reason to attend a comedy

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 1 of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Lucentio’s studies Tranio’s role Baptista’s terms for Bianca’s being married off Gremio and Hortensio’s intentions Katherine’s general demeanor Baptista’s academic hopes for Bianca Gremio’s perception of Katherine Lucentio’s strategy for getting closer to Bianca Petruchio’s reason for visiting The quality Petruchio most values in a potential spouse Lucentio’s disguise

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 2 of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Katherine’s treatment of Bianca Bianca’s conformity to societal expectations of women The true identities of disguised people Katherine’s treatment of her supposed teachers Baptista’s feelings toward Petruchio Petruchio’s belief concerning how Katherine should behave The standard by which Baptista will select Bianca’s husband Baptista’s preference in terms of who should be Bianca’s husband Tranio’s intentions at the end of the Act

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 3 of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Who first identifies himself to Bianca Hortensio’s changing perspective on Bianca Petruchio’s conduct on his wedding day Katherine’s emotional reaction to Petruchio’s behavior Gremio’s perceptions of Petruchio and Katherine Petruchio’s defiance of custom Petruchio’s perception of his wife Bianca’s assessment of the relationship between Petruchio and Katherine

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 4 of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: An accident involving a horse Petruchio’s reaction to the accident The reason for Petruchio’s frustration with his servants The techniques by which Petruchio will try to tame his wife Biondello’s willingness to participate in a charade Background information about the merchant Petruchio’s refusal to let Katherine do certain things Hortensio’s admiration of Petruchio Petruchio’s bizarre behavior

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz covering Act 5 of Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The fake Vincentio’s reaction to meeting the real Vincentio The interactions between the real Vincentio and Biondello Baptista and Vincentio’s forgiveness of their children Petruchio’s getting Katherine to kiss him Hortensio’s marriage Tranio’s teasing of Petruchio A bet among men The content of Katherine’s major speech

Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and promote the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions to complement Act 2, scene 1, of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Apply knowledge of literary devices such as metaphor and anaphora Discern the tone of a given excerpt Conduct brief research on the Roman goddess Diana and articulate the similarities between her and Katharina Evaluate Baptista’s attitude toward arranged marriage and articulate how it is both morally sound and unsound Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Incorporate more science fiction into the high school classroom and evaluate general reading comprehension with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The protagonist’s job Relationships between the protagonist and various characters How the protagonist works to improve his intelligence The effects of a medical experiment The protagonist’s inferences about the learning process The resolution And more

Help high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering Act 5, scene 1, of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats, this worksheet saves English Language Arts teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided. 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. More specifically, students will do the following: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Discern the intended effect of figurative language as it is used in the text Consider how Shakespeare’s narrative techniques achieve both humorous and tension-relieving effects Determine the tone of dialogue in context Examine nuances in words with similar meanings Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Evaluate whether Claudio is a sympathetic and accountable character Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on simile, verbal irony, and dramatic irony Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant textual evidence

Help high school students go beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering Act 5, scene 4, of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats, this worksheet saves English Language Arts teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided. 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. More specifically, students will do the following: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Discern the intended effect of figurative language as it is used in the text Define complex words and phrases in context Verify the meanings of words and phrases using reference materials as needed Examine nuances in words with similar meanings Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on invective and callback Articulate an unanswered question related to the plot Make rational predictions about future events using context clues Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant textual evidence

“The Night Came Slowly” by Kate Chopin is an complex narrative packed with symbolism, yet it is short enough to compensate for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. With this plot-based quiz covering the short story, teachers will be able to evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. An answer key is provided, as well as a copy of the public domain text. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s perspective on humanity The narrator’s perspective on nature The narrator’s perspective on literature The narrator’s personal reflections The narrator’s spirituality The setting Personifying details And more