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Literature worksheets for Easel Assessments
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Detective Stories Unit - Short Stories by Doyle, Poe, Dahl; Sherlock Holmes film
In this fantastic detective stories unit, you will explore the characteristics of the detective story genre and apply them to great short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Murders in the Rue Morgue), Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Adventure of Silver Blaze), and Roald Dahl (Lamb to the Slaughter).Learn what makes a good detective story and then work like a sleuth to identify genre elements in E. A. Poe's and Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories. Analy
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Bundle: Detective Stories Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Test and Reading Questions - Printable & Digital
Prep for your "Rikki-tikki-tavi" story unit in minutes with these printable and digital questions and story test! With these skill-based activities, you'll be able to check comprehension during reading, assess student understanding after reading, and spark great discussions anytime during your lesson.(If you find this resource helpful, you won't want to miss the rest of my complete Rikki-tikki-tavi Short Story Bundle!)There are 24 deep-thinking questions covering the following reading skills:Plo
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â "Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
"The Prince and the Pauper" Play Activities - Printable & Digital
Plan your story unit in no time! If your class is reading "The Prince and the Pauper" by Joellen Bland, these skill-based reading comprehension activities are the perfect tools to help your students practice context clues, inference, theme, characterization, and more as they enjoy a dramatization of this classic story. The following activities are included:Anticipation guideVocabulary worksheetsReading questions for each sceneInference activitiesTheme with text evidence graphic organizerNewspape
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5th - 8th
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Elements of Drama -- Ideas for Comparing Scripts & Stories; Printable Questions
Compare scripts and stories with these ideas and printable play excerpts. Two worksheets are included. Suggested answers are given for the Comparing a Story and Play worksheet, and the worksheet for identifying parts of a script can be used with any play. This resource as well as a 7-question Easel assessment can be accessed digitally on any device.Click here for another one of my drama resources. ✅ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:This resource is not intended to cover the standards associated with it in
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3rd - 4th
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Scout's Honor Test and Study Guide - Printable & Digital
Plan your short story unit in no time with reading comprehension questions and a test! This time-saving resource includes rigorous comprehension questions for "Scout's Honor" by Avi, as well as an end-of-story test. You'll be able to assess students' understanding of the story while practicing vital reading skills like characterization, inference, and theme!This printable and digital resource includes 20 open-ended comprehension questions and 25 multiple-choice test questions to guide students i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â "Scout's Honor" 6th Grade Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
The Cay Novel Test and Reading Questions - Printable & Digital
Planning your The Cay novel study? Save tons of time with these essential, no-prep novel study resources - chapter comprehension questions and a novel unit test. Use the questions as a study guide before giving the test, or assign them chapter by chapter as you read through the novel to ensure you cover relevant information and skills during your novel study. With these valuable resources, you'll cover reading topics and skills like characterization, setting, conflict, theme, inference, cause an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â The Cay Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
"The Test" by Theodore Thomas Quiz and Answer Key for High School (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Test" by Theodore Thomas. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following
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8th - 12th
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"Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning duties with this plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering the short story "Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. These resources may double as guided reading handouts to foster active reading habits among students. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive optio
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6th - 12th
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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Act 3 Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespeare's drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
"The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner. This assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
"The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Reduce teacher workload, measure general reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. An answer key is included Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Questions pertain to the following key details:The narrator's emotional stateThe narrator's characterization of her husbandThe relationship between the narr
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9th - 12th
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"Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston Quiz and Answer Key for High School (Printable)
"Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston is a short story about a woman of color who must reconcile the resentment she feels toward her abusive husband with her faith—a task that threatens to compromise the integrity of her soul. This multiple choice quiz covering "Sweat" helps English teachers evaluate general reading comprehension while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-gr
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9th - 12th
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Feed by M.T. Anderson Chapters 1 through 16 Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension with this set of quizzes covering chapters 1 through 16 of Feed by M.T. Anderson, a dystopian science fiction novel. A multiple choice quiz is provided, as well as a short answer alternative option for re-assessment. These resources may double as guided reading worksheets to facilitate engagement with the text. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Feed by M.T. Anderson Quiz and Answer Key Bundle for High School (Printable)
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Act 4 Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 4 of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespeare's drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
"Beware of the Dog" by Roald Dahl Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Beware of the Dog" by Roald Dahl. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. In addition to a multiple choice option, a short answer version is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alte
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6th - 12th
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"The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
For many high school readers, horror and psychological fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier features elements consistent with both genres: an isolated setting, killings without clear motivations, the suggestion of humanity's imminent extinction, and more. This editable, multiple choice quiz covering "The Birds" helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Help middle and high school students improve fluency, stamina, and text comprehension with a brief, engaging fairy tale titled "Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm. A plot-based quiz is provided to measure reading comprehension, along with an answer key. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading version made for Google Drive is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:The origin of Cinderella's nameThe step-sisters' request of t
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Shakespeare's Macbeth Act 1 Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare's Macbeth Quiz and Answer Key Bundle for High School
Main Idea Supporting Details Citing Evidence - Examples as Supporting Evidence
Teaching how to use examples as supporting details has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to incorporate literary examples, historical examples, entertainment examples, and personal examples used as supporting evidence in an essay. Additionally, anchor paragraphs using examples as supporting evidence provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers s
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Supporting Details - Supporting Evidence in Writing Essays - Citing Evidence
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. The quiz may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate more active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Stu
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Volume 2)
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Act 5 Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 5 of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespeare's drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Act 2 Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespeare's drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fol
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
Shakespeare's Macbeth Act 2 Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare's Macbeth Quiz and Answer Key Bundle for High School
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