Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure general reading comprehension with this assessment on chapters 10 through 12 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Victor’s reaction to the creature’s appearance The creature’s expectations of Victor The creature’s request for compassion Victor’s dynamic character The villagers’ treatment of the creature The creature’s selflessness toward the rustic family The creature’s observations about the rustic family The creature’s commitment to stop stealing food The creature’s first experiencing seeing himself The effect of the rustic family’s kindness on the creature

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure general reading comprehension with this assessment on chapters 13 through 15 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The creature’s vocabulary development The effects of education on the creature Felix’s background Setting Accusations against Safie’s father Factors contributing to the severity of a legal judgment Safie’s desire for independence The creature’s discovery in the woods The creature’s decision to approach the De Laceys Biblical allusions The creature’s reaction to rejection

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure general reading comprehension with this assessment on chapters 16 through 18 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The De Lacey family’s reaction to the creature’s presence The creature’s expression of anger toward the De Lacey family How the creature’s genuine goodness manifests The effect of Nature on the creature The creature’s request of Victor The conditions by which Victor will agree to the creature’s request The creature’s method of compelling Victor to agree to his request Victor’s psychological state after the agreement is reached Victor’s father’s recommendation to raise his son’s spirits Henry’s effect on Victor The reason for delays in Victor’s work

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure general reading comprehension with this assessment on chapters 19 through 21 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Victor’s perception of Henry The purpose of a letter received by Henry and Victor Victor’s “blasted tree” metaphor Victor’s decision to work in isolation Victor’s concern for the global consequences of his actions Victor’s betrayal of the creature Victor’s effort to dispose of his materials Accusations leveled against victor Henry’s cause of death Kirwin’s gradually increasing compassion toward Victor Variables that contribute toward Victor’s release from prison

Reinforce the standard conventions of academic writing and perform a quick check of students’ knowledge with this grammar worksheet on mains verbs and helping verbs. Students will practice identifying main and helping verbs while navigating the fact that they may be separated by words that are not verbs. Two versions of this activity are provided, including a multiple choice option to expedite the grading process. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.

Reinforce the standard conventions of academic writing and perform a quick check of students’ knowledge with this grammar worksheet on apostrophe usage. Two versions of this activity are provided, including a multiple choice option to expedite take-home grading. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will demonstrate an ability to: Indicate possession with a singular or plural common noun Indicate possession with a singular or plural proper noun Indicate possession with regular and irregular nouns Indicate possession with singular and plural compound nouns Indicate possession with a last name ending with s Indicate possession with phrases including two names Indicate the omission of letters and form contractions Punctuate possessive adjectives Refrain from inserting apostrophes into personal pronouns And more

Help high school students develop a greater understanding of how the Brothers Grimm used descriptive language, characterization, setting, connotation, and various literary devices in “The Juniper Tree” to establish an eerie mood that is consistent with the horror and supernatural fiction genres. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included.

Help high school students develop a greater understanding of how the Brothers Grimm used characterization, description, and various literary devices including metaphor and simile to establish a mood in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” that is consistent with the conventions of fairy tale literature. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included.

Help high school students develop a greater understanding of how Edgar Allan Poe used descriptive language, characterization, setting, connotation, and various literary devices in “Hop Frog” to establish an eerie mood that is consistent with the horror and supernatural fiction genres. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included.

Help high school students develop a greater understanding of how Ray Bradbury used descriptive language, characterization, setting, and various literary devices to establish an eerie mood in “The Fog Horn” that is consistent with the supernatural fiction and science fiction genres. Delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key is included.

Help high school students develop a greater understanding of how Edgar Allan Poe used descriptive language, characterization, setting, connotation, and various literary devices in “The Cask of Amontillado” to establish an eerie mood that is consistent with the horror and supernatural fiction genres. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included.

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the Gothic short story “Hop Frog” by Edgar Allan Poe. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The talents of Hop-Frog The talents of Trippetta The king’s fondness for practical jokes The similarities between Hop-Frog and Trippetta The abusive conduct of the king Hop-Frog’s motivation for revenge against the king Details about the masquerade Hop-Frog’s plans for revenge The means by which the king dies Hop-Frog’s declaration The resolution

Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous, text-dependent questions on the Gothic short story “Hop Frog” by Edgar Allan Poe. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Articulate the origin of the nickname Hop Frog Explain the irony associated with the nickname Hop Frog Explore characters’ collective behavior to make an inference about their morality Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the narrative Determine the significance of Trippetta’s physical description Analyze the nature of character interactions Explore nuances in words with similar meanings Address the concept of defying expectations in the context of the plot Identify and explain how dramatic irony applies to the story Explain the symbolism of chains and fire in the context of the narrative Make a logical inference about the king and his minsters based on the narrator’s phrasing (“basal beasts”) Write with clarity, accuracy, and precision Justify claims and ideas with logic and relevant textual evidence

Gothic fiction is a genre that maximizes many high school students’ engagement with literature. “The Beast in the Cave” by H.P. Lovecraft is a Gothic short story featuring an ominous setting, a protagonist with a deteriorating psychological state, a mysterious being, and a twist ending. This multiple choice quiz on “The Beast in the Cave” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The allegedly health-restoring benefits of the setting The narrator’s characterization as conveyed in the exposition The reason for the narrator’s sudden terror The narrator’s method of self-defense A complication the narrator faces An incident that reflects a change in the narrator’s fortunes The physical attributes of the injured creature

Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm’s fairy tales into the classroom. “The Queen Bee” by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. With this set of high-order questions, teachers will be able to extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor, the brevity of the narrative helps teachers fill awkward gaps in their teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing this activity, students will perform the following tasks: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Explore how a particular passage contributes to character development Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on situational irony, foreshadowing, and assonance Articulate a relevant theme Defend claims and ideas with valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literary material

Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of analysis questions on the short story “The Bremen Town Musicians” by the Brothers Grimm. By completing this activity, high school students will demonstrate general plot recall and active engagement with fiction by answering rigorous questions. The narrative has an estimated Lexile measure of 900-1000, making it an appropriate addition to any short story unit at the high school level. An answer key and copy of the public domain text are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. Questions pertain to the following: Identifying what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly Analyzing the authors’ craft, paying special attention to diction and how it contributes to the complexity of the text Applying knowledge of literary devices to the text, identifying and explaining examples of simile and situational irony in the text Defining complex words in context, taking into consideration denotative definitions and connotative associations and using reference materials as needed Responding clearly, concisely, and accurately to analytical questioning

Support the development of high school close reading skills with this assessment on the short story “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character motivations, applying knowledge of literary devices, citing relevant and compelling textual evidence to support claims, and more. Materials are delivered as Word Doc and PDF files. An answer key and copy of the public domain text (estimated Lexile measure of 980) are included. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. By engaging in this exercise, students will… Articulate what is stated in the text explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave Cite textual evidence in support of claims Write with clarity and precision Explore character motivations and intentions Examine cause-and-effect relationships 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 Analyze the greater significance of the oiler’s fate in comparison to that of the cook

Support the development of high school and college close reading skills with this assessment on the satirical short story “The Businessman” by Edgar Allan Poe. A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character motivations, analyzing the author’s craft, citing relevant and compelling textual evidence to support claims, and more. The resource is delivered in Word Doc and PDF formats. An answer key and copy of the public domain text are included. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. By engaging in this exercise, students will… Articulate what is stated in the text explicitly and implicitly Explore cause-and-effect relationships Discern the primary function of a given excerpt Define complex words and phrases in context Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave Analyze the author’s use of language and direct characterization Explore nuances in word meanings Make logical inferences about American culture in the context of a given passage Explore character motivations Articulate the situational irony present in a given excerpt Analyze the author’s decision to name his protagonist Peter Profitt Cite textual evidence in support of inferences and claims Write with clarity and precision

Support the development of high school and college close reading skills with this assessment on the modernist short story “The Wind Blows” by Katherine Mansfield. A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character motivations, applying knowledge of literary devices, citing relevant and compelling textual evidence to support claims, and more. The resource is delivered in Word Doc and PDF formats. An answer key and copy of the public domain text are included. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. By engaging in this exercise, students will… Articulate what is stated in the text explicitly and implicitly Identify setting Analyze the symbolism of something seemingly ordinary Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave Analyze the dynamic transformation of character(s) Explore cause-and-effect relationships Explore character motivations and intentions Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance, simile, and imagery Articulate the effect that repetition has on the reader’s understanding of character and plot Define complex words or phrases in context Analyze nuances in word meanings Conduct brief research on the author’s life and articulate several autobiographical parallels Cite textual evidence in support of inferences and claims Write with clarity and precision

Support the development of high school close reading skills with this assessment on the short story “The Legend of the Christmas Rose” by Selma Lagerlöf. A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character motivations, applying knowledge of literary devices, citing relevant and compelling textual evidence to support claims, and more. The resource is delivered in Word Doc and PDF formats. An answer key and copy of the public domain text are included. By engaging in this exercise, students will… Articulate what is stated in the text explicitly and implicitly Identify setting Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave Analyze the dynamic transformation of a character Articulate an internal conflict in context Cite textual evidence in support of claims Write with clarity and precision Explore character motivations and intentions Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and symbolism Analyze the author’s craft to discern how the author conveys the immediacy and intensity of the forest’s transformation Conduct brief research to articulate historical parallels Explore cause-and-effect relationships Define complex words and phrases in context