The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters six through nine, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: The ritual of pig spa Jane and Kate’s habit of saving leftovers for Christopher A trip to George and Mary’s farm The characteristics of a pig’s skin and its similarities to human skin Kelly Felger’s condition and relationship with Christopher Sy’s research on tiger behaviors The sharpness of Christopher’s tusks The characteristics of a pig’s emotional state and it similarities to human emotions A holiday tradition Christopher’s increasing fame Why Sy is more attracted to the concept of Eden than Heaven

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters one through five, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: A sow’s reaction to a squealing runt and why Incidents leading to Sy and Howard’s acquisition of a pig Contrasting the relationship Sy has with her mom and dad The setting and why it was an ideal location for Sy to live Why Sy’s marriage to Howard was met with disdain by Sy’s mom The origin and meaning of the name Christopher Hogwood Evidence to support the claim that pigs have exceptional intelligence Christopher Hogwood as a “creature of his convictions” The police chief’s method of luring Christopher Hogwood home Donations to Christopher Hogwood Evidence to support cultural reverence of pigs Tess and her physical condition

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters 10 through 14, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: How Bobbie and Jarvis help Sy and Howard The significance of St. Francis of Assisi to Sy and her work Christopher’s sudden pickiness toward food Signs of Christopher’s deteriorating physical condition The cause of Christopher’s health problems A touching moment between Sy and Christopher Tess and Christopher’s shared medical issues A remarkable secret concerning Sy’s father George’s comment on Christopher’s incredible success Bobbie’s past and how it made her appreciate Christopher’s life Christopher as a “big Buddha master”

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters one through six of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters seven through 12 of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters 13 through 21 of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Conclude a unit on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with this summative assessment delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. An answer key with a Common Core-aligned rubric for evaluating essay writing is included. This assessment is divided into three sections and breaks down as follows. In the first part of the exam, students will demonstrate comprehension of character development, setting, and general plot. In the second part of the exam, students will apply knowledge of literary devices to a variety of excerpts from the novel: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, aposiopesis, antithesis, assonance, allusion, situational irony, and more. In the final part of the exam, students will respond to a prompt thoroughly and thoughtfully, making reference to relevant textual details in support of claims. Included is a Common-Core aligned rubric for evaluating student writing in response to the following prompt: Alienation from society is a subject Mary Shelley addresses in the novel Frankenstein. What textual details develop and maintain an alienated tone throughout the novel? Focus on the characters of Victor and his creation specifically, though other characters may be referenced. You may also consider how the author uses language to achieve tone.

Help high school students extend beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 2 of Animal Farm by George Orwell. 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. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Explore themes in the context of the chapter Analyze character actions and motivations Explore the symbolic meaning of a given detail Infer the intended effect of the author’s word choices Articulate the greater significance of the animals’ decision to rename the farm Discern the functions of a given passage Write about literature with clarity and precision Justify written responses with reasoning and/or textual evidence

Help high school students extend beyond basic plot recall and develop close reading analysis skills with this set of high-order questions covering chapter 3 of Animal Farm by George Orwell. 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. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Define complex words as they are used in the text Analyze dialogue to make logical inferences Analyze character actions and motivations Determine which character is likeliest to challenge leadership and take interest in the world outside of Animal Farm Make logical inferences about the author’s beliefs based on details from chapter three Explore the purposes of a given passage Articulate the purposes of slogans and mottos Articulate why the pigs in particular would favor the incorporation of slogans and mottos into Animal Farm’s culture Write about literature with clarity and precision Justify written responses with reasoning and/or textual evidence

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the science fiction short story titled “Who’s There?” by Arthur C. Clarke. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The reason the narrator leaves the space station The name of the narrator’s work space The significance of the acronym FORB The name of the cat The cost of a day’s delay in work The greatest enemy in space Qualities associated with the narrator’s spacesuit The function of the internal lockers General character description of Bernie Summers The narrator’s fear-induced ponderings 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 satirical science fiction short story titled “Lose Now, Pay Later” by Carol Farley. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly Examine a figurative expression (“used like a flock of sheep”) for meaning Select expository character details that support the claim that the protagonist should be more capable of exercising discipline Apply knowledge of literary devices including portmanteau and personification Analyze the author’s diction to discern the intended effect of a particular word (staggered) Visualize a particular scene to make a logical inference about the author’s intent Explore the author’s description of the slimmer to make a logical inference about the safety of the contraption Read a passage to determine its tone Evaluate nuances in word meanings and use reference materials as needed Articulate how satire is present throughout the story, indicating aspects of modern society that are being critically targeted Write clearly, concisely, and accurately in response to analytical questioning Exercise rational thought Cite textual evidence in support of claims

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 science fiction short story “Backward Step” by Paul Jennings. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly Analyze the author’s decision to have the narrator directly address the reader in the exposition Apply knowledge of literary devices including euphemism and onomatopoeia Discern the intended effect of a given detail (“People from the university wanted to study me”) Make logical inferences about what a given excerpt reflects about the human condition (“Fortune-tellers and mystics claimed they had moved me in time. I was on television all over the world.”) Articulate similarities between the five-year-old protagonist and his grandmother Determine the function of a given excerpt (“I was lying on a seat on the other side of the road. An old man sitting next to me looked as if a ghost had just appeared in front of him. He screamed and ran off as fast as he could go.”) Identify techniques used to convey the narrator’s childlike voice Conduct brief research into the Grandfather Paradox Determine a theme that is reinforced by the story’s resolution Write clearly, concisely, and accurately in response to analytical questioning Exercise rational thought Cite textual evidence in support of claims

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 ironic short story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, which is an especially suitable narrative during the Christmas and winter holiday seasons. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this activity, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Infer the protagonist’s motivation to find the right gift for her husband Explore nuances in words with similar meanings Define complex words as they are used in the text Apply knowledge of various literary devices including onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and eye dialect Articulate the intended effect of repetition in the context of the exposition Explain the significance of the color brown in the context of a given excerpt Explore the significance of the number forty in the context of the story Conduct brief online research in order to answer questions as needed Make logical inferences about the author’s intent Explore how third person limited point of view contributes to plot development Examine the narrator’s tone in the context of a given excerpt Explain how a particular phrase is an example of paradox (“repairing the ravages made by generosity added to love”) Choose a relevant theme in the context of a given excerpt Argue whether the author’s stylistic choice to capitalize a common noun (Combs) is acceptable Identify and explain several examples of sexist stereotypes throughout the story Identify and explain an example of foreshadowing Write clearly, concisely, and accurately in response to analytical questioning Cite textual evidence in support of claims

Gothic fiction and horror are genres that maximize many high school students’ engagement with literature. “In the Vault” by H.P. Lovecraft is one such short story. It features elements such as entrapment, mutilated corpses, and the avenging of wrongdoing—making the narrative a particularly chilling read during the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on “In the Vault” 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: The narrator’s criticism of people A general description of the protagonist’s personality The protagonist’s work The characterization of Matthew Fenner The characterization of Asaph Sawyer The reason the protagonist gets trapped in the vault The duration of time the protagonist is trapped The protagonist’s initial reaction to being in the company of corpses A plan to escape the vault A complication that hinders progress Dr. Davis’s reaction to the protagonist’s injury The discovery as a result of an investigation