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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 Jilting of Granny Weatherall" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
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"The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Katherine Anne Porter’s short story “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,” a piece of psychological fiction that complements high school units involving modernist literature and the narrative technique known as stream of consciousness. A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are 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 engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words 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 point of view and setting Determine the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony and symbolism Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
"The Lie" by Kurt Vonnegut Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Lie" by Kurt Vonnegut 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 Lie” by Kurt Vonnegut. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The Remenzels’ socioeconomic circumstances Mrs. Remenzel’s suggestions for her son’s dorm room Dr. Remenzel’s general disposition The name of the school to which Eli is taken The general history of the school Eli’s disposition on the drive to the school The parents’ inference based on Eli’s behavior The identity of Tom Hilyer The playing out of an awkward situation Mrs. Remenzel’s confession Dr. Remenzel’s surprising behavior The resolution
“The Lie” by Kurt Vonnegut Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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“The Lie” by Kurt Vonnegut Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Kurt Vonnegut’s short story titled “The Lie.” An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. 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. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explore character motivations Make logical inferences about a character’s values and beliefs Explain how point of view shapes the reader’s understanding of plot Articulate how one character serves as a foil to another State two significant conflicts in the story Defend the claim that Mrs. Remenzel is a good mother despite her shortcomings Explore the similarities between the protagonist and his father Generate a relevant theme that relates to the idea of embarrassment Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
"The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier Vocabulary Games and Activities for High School
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"The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier Vocabulary Games and Activities for High School

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story “The Birds” by Daphne du Maurier. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: ashen, bleak, clamor, furtively, garish, laconic, larder, leaden, murmur, pallor, pilchard, placid, pram, scullery, stealthily, weary, and whimper. 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 Interlopers" by Saki Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Interlopers" by Saki Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering “The Interlopers” by Saki. This resource may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The story’s setting The story’s point of view A legal judgment and corresponding conflict A secret wish The encounter between Ulrich and Georg A complication A major realization and sudden friendship The resolution The title’s significance
"The Interlopers" by Saki Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"The Interlopers" by Saki Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this rigorous close reading analysis worksheet covering the short story “The Interlopers” by Saki. A detailed answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. 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. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explore how point of view shapes the readers’ understanding of the story Articulate the intended effects of the author’s diction (“pestilential wind,” “snarled,” etc.) Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices including metaphor, oxymoron, personification, onomatopoeia, foreshadowing, symbolism, and situational irony Determine the function of a given passage Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
"The Interlopers" by Saki Vocabulary Games and Activities
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"The Interlopers" by Saki Vocabulary Games and Activities

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement the short story “The Interlopers” by Saki. A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: acquiesce, affray, dispossess, exasperation, fitful, interloper, keen, languor, pious, plight, precipitous, retort, vain, and wrest. 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
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 1-3)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 1-3)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 1 through 3 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Included are a plot-based quiz, a worksheet composed of high-order questions, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search, answer keys, and a copy of the relevant chapters. With this collection of resources, high school English teachers may save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Discern the most proper application of vocabulary words as they are used in sentences Explore cause-and-effect relationships Determine the intended effect of the author’s figurative language Discern the primary function of chapters one through three Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, epiphany, simile, allusion, and personification Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 4-6)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 4-6)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 4 through 6 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Discern the most proper application of vocabulary words as they are used in sentences Determine the function of a given paragraph Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Consider how diction influences the audience’s understanding of the narrator’s psychological state Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Apply knowledge of literary devices including dramatic irony Draw parallels between Coleridge’s Ancient Mariner and Shelley’s Frankenstein Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 10-12)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 10-12)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 10 through 12 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly 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 Discern the function of a given paragraph Consider the greater significance of the pool of water Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Contrast elements of chapter 11 with elements of chapter 10 Explore themes in context with emphasis on “the barbarity of man” Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing and allusion Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 13-15)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 13-15)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 13 through 15 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly 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 Explore cause-and-effect relationships Consider the greater significance of given details Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast the creature with the biblical character of Adam Apply knowledge of literary devices including antithesis, allusion, and irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 7-9)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 7-9)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 7 through 9 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words and phrases in context Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Discern the most proper application of vocabulary words as they are used in sentences Determine the intended effect of figurative language in context Consider the greater significance of the locket Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast complex characters Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 16-18)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 16-18)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 16 through 18 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly 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 Articulate the effect of animal imagery Explain the function of a given scene Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Make a sound inference about the author’s personal philosophy based on textual details Apply knowledge of literary devices including simile and dramatic irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 19-21)
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Chapters 19-21)

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Evaluate comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this bundle of resources covering chapters 19 through 21 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. A plot-based quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the relevant chapters, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly 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 Determine the intended effect of Victor’s dialogue in context Examine how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Compare Victor and Justine Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, metaphor, and aposiopesis Make logical predictions about plot in context Consider themes in context with emphasis on the topic of systemic inequity Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 1
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Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 1

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Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Animal Farm by George Orwell (chapter 1). A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, 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. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these activities, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Discern the intended effects of the author’s diction and narrative techniques Infer the greater significance of a given detail Determine the main function of a given passage Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification and verisimilitude Conduct brief research on the beliefs of German philosopher Karl Marx Articulate whether Major’s speech reflects a belief in Marxist ideology Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 2
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Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 2

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Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Animal Farm by George Orwell (chapter 2). A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, 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. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By engaging with these activities, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Discern the intended effects of the author’s diction and narrative techniques Determine the main function of a given passage Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Consider themes in context Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 3
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Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 3

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Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Animal Farm by George Orwell (chapter 3). A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Determine the purpose of a given passage or detail Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Predict which character is likeliest to challenge leadership and take interest in the world outside of Animal Farm Articulate why the pigs in particular would favor the incorporation of slogans and mottos into Animal Farm’s culture Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 5
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Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 5

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Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Animal Farm by George Orwell (chapter 5). A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Discern the greater significance of the windmill debate Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Consider the motif of forbidden pleasures Apply knowledge of literary devices including symbolism and situational irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 4
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Animal Farm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle for Chapter 4

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Evaluate reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and support the development of critical thinking skills with this bundle of resources for teaching Animal Farm by George Orwell (chapter 4). A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these activities, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define words and phrases as they are used in the text Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact Compare and contrast the characters of Boxer and Snowball Apply knowledge of literary devices including onomatopoeia, metaphor, paradox, and situational irony Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss works of fiction
Life As We Knew It Chapters 5 through 7 Quiz and Answer Key
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Life As We Knew It Chapters 5 through 7 Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on Life As We Knew It, a dystopian young adult novel by Susan Beth Pfeffer, with emphasis on chapters five through seven. A multiple choice assessment is provided, as well as a subjective version. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important details: Miranda’s perspective on her mother’s increasing worry Ms. Nesbitt’s treat to the family Megan’s alarming charity Mom’s ironic response to fliers requesting help for the needy Peter’s health advice to the family Miranda’s stubborn response to health advice Dan’s backstory Miranda recalling a “perfect” day Miranda and Ms. Nesbitt’s discovery at the elementary school The reason Mom is outraged at Miranda Jonny’s dreams New natural disasters