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Say hello to a platform dedicated to industrious, yet overtasked teachers like you. Say goodbye to countless hours spent developing relevant and engaging ELA lessons. Whether you are teaching the fundamentals of grammar, creative writing skills, classic literature, or contemporary fiction, you will find thousands of activities and assessments to help you achieve a healthier work-life balance without sacrificing academic rigor.

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Say hello to a platform dedicated to industrious, yet overtasked teachers like you. Say goodbye to countless hours spent developing relevant and engaging ELA lessons. Whether you are teaching the fundamentals of grammar, creative writing skills, classic literature, or contemporary fiction, you will find thousands of activities and assessments to help you achieve a healthier work-life balance without sacrificing academic rigor.
"Tuesday Siesta" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Vocabulary Games
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"Tuesday Siesta" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s short story “Tuesday Siesta.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: cassock, farther, galvanized, interminable, murmur, oppressive, parasol, parish, permeate, pious, scrutinize, serenity, siesta, spinster, and stifling. 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
"Early Autumn" by Langston Hughes Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"Early Autumn" by Langston Hughes Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “Early Autumn” by Langston Hughes. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor and symbolism Consider themes in context Write about literature with clarity, precision, and accuracy Support claims and inferences with relevant evidence and sound reasoning Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Vocabulary Games
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Guy de Maupassant’s short story “The Necklace.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: boudoir, caste, convent, coquettish, descend, dictation, dowry, endeavor, frowsy, garret, hierarchy, immoderate, impoverished, noctambulant, odious, privation, sole, stammer, tureen, usurer, and vestibule. 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 Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the science fiction short story “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Describe tone in context Determine the functions of given passages and characters Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including epiphany, foreshadowing, metaphor, simile, situational irony, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context Write about literature with clarity, precision, and accuracy Support claims and inferences with relevant evidence and sound reasoning Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Test" by Theodore Thomas Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"The Test" by Theodore Thomas Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the science fiction short story “The Test” by Theodore Thomas. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Interpret the various meanings of the title Demonstrate knowledge of relevant literary genres Determine the functions of given passages and characters Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including foreshadowing, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, simile, situational irony, and more Evaluate the effectiveness of the test administered to the protagonist Consider themes in context Write about literature with clarity, precision, and accuracy Support claims and inferences with relevant evidence and sound reasoning Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant 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 Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The husband’s professional background General characterization of Mathilde What the husband brings home The source of Mathilde’s frustration What the husband intended to do with his savings What he actually does with his savings What happens to the necklace The couple’s debt The consequences of their debt Madame Forestier’s admission And more
"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Vocabulary Games and Activities
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"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury Vocabulary Games and Activities

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Ray Bradbury’s science fiction short story “The Veldt.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: abruptly, abstractedly, bemused, conjure, emanations, flue, intersperse, jaunt, joviality, neuroses, persecute, recede, subside, telepathic, thatched, and veldt. By engaging with these activities, students will: Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences
"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Quiz, Close Reading Activity, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
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"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Quiz, Close Reading Activity, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Demonstrate understanding of historical context Determine the functions of given passages Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, foil, personification, simile, symbolism, and more Conduct brief research as needed to answer questions about a mythological figure Consider themes in context Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Demonstrate understanding of historical context Determine the functions of given passages Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, foil, personification, simile, symbolism, and more Conduct brief research as needed to answer questions about a mythological figure Consider themes in context Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
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"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own” by Flannery O’Connor. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given passages Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including double negative, foreshadowing, idiom, invective, sibilance, simile, situational irony, verbal irony, and more Consider themes in context Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor Close Reading Worksheet
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"The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor Close Reading Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own” by Flannery O’Connor. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given passages Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including double negative, foreshadowing, idiom, invective, sibilance, simile, situational irony, verbal irony, and more Consider themes in context Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
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"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given passages Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, simile, situational irony, and more Consider themes in context Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given passages Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, simile, situational irony, and more Consider themes in context Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Californian's Tale" by Mark Twain Vocabulary Games
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"The Californian's Tale" by Mark Twain Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Mark Twain’s short story “The Californian’s Tale.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: adorn, apprehension, apt, balmy, daguerreotype, desolation, furtive, gauge, grizzled, hearty, imploring, imply, profanation, prospect, salutation, sedate, smitten, solitary, supplicating, and vague. 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 Rockpile" by James Baldwin Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
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"The Rockpile" by James Baldwin Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given passages Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including dialect, double negative, personification, simile, situational irony, and more Consider themes in context Conduct brief research as needed to answer a question about a given allusion Evaluate the degree to which the protagonist is responsible for his brother’s injury, if at all Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Rockpile" by James Baldwin Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"The Rockpile" by James Baldwin Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Determine the functions of given passages Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including dialect, double negative, personification, simile, situational irony, and more Consider themes in context Conduct brief research as needed to answer a question about a given allusion Evaluate the degree to which the protagonist is responsible for his brother’s injury, if at all Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Minister's Black Veil" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)
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"The Minister's Black Veil" Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, and Vocabulary Games (Bundle)

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Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the author’s stylistic choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification, situational irony, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
"The Rockpile" by James Baldwin Vocabulary Games
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"The Rockpile" by James Baldwin Vocabulary Games

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement James Baldwin’s short story “The Rockpile.” A crossword puzzle, a word search activity, a vocabulary application worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: acquire, ajar, apprehension, benevolent, clamber, decorously, engrossed, grapple, indifference, jubilant, jut, malevolence, murmur, perdition, propitiation, unalterable, and wail. 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 Rockpile" by James Baldwin Quiz and Answer Key
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"The Rockpile" by James Baldwin Quiz and Answer Key

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering James Baldwin’s short story “The Rockpile.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting Aunt Florence’s remarks about the rockpile Why John and Roy are not allowed to play on the rockpile Richard’s fate John’s response to Roy’s sneaking away to the rockpile Why Elizabeth is unaware of Roy’s actions How Roy gets injured Sister McCandless’ criticism Gabriel’s profession How Gabriel tends to react to conflict Elizabeth’s defense of herself And more
"The Minister's Black Veil" Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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"The Minister's Black Veil" Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and develop critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering the short story “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. An answer key and copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Read for literal comprehension Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification, situational irony, symbolism, and more Consider themes in context Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision Come to class better prepared to discuss literature