Evaluate general reading comprehension, sharpen critical thinking skills, and align English Language Arts curriculum with world history by using these resources for Tim O’Brien’s short story “Ambush,” which addresses a soldier’s experience during the Vietnam War. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, 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 Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings Isolate details that contribute to a surreal atmosphere Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques Discern the functions of given details and characters Describe tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on onomatopoeia Articulate how the narrative fits the classification of ‘cautionary story’ Support claims and inferences with relevant evidence and sound reasoning Write about literature with clarity, precision, and accuracy Come to class better prepared to discuss literature

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 Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a literary craft analysis activity, a literary device application handout, a vocabulary application exercise, 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 activities, students will: Read for literal comprehension Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the authors’ word choices and narrative techniques Determine the function of a given detail Discern tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Compare and contrast two characters (Zaroff and Rainsford) Apply knowledge of literary devices including allusion, dramatic irony, euphemism, personification, situational irony, verbal irony, and more Make a rational prediction about the protagonist’s future behavior given the full context of the narrative 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

Evaluate general reading comprehension, sharpen critical thinking skills, and maximize students’ interest in works of fiction with this bundle of materials for teaching the ghostly Grimm’s fairy tale “The Stolen Farthings.” Themes addressed include the importance of honoring the memories of the lost and doing good deeds for others. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, the short story, 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 as needed Infer the intended effects of the authors’ word choices and narrative techniques Discern tone in context Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on epiphany 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

Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, sharpen critical thinking skills, and maximize interest in works of fiction with this bundle of materials for teaching the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “Simeli Mountain.” Themes addressed include the consequences of greed and the virtues of discipline and modesty. A plot-based quiz, a close reading inference worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the short story, 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 as needed Choose the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences Infer the intended effects of the authors’ 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 alliteration, dramatic irony, invective, metaphor, simile, situational 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