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Close reading resources for Microsoft Word in English (UK)
Joyce Carol Oates "Where are you Going, Where have you Been?" Unit
Comprehensive and diverse “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Unit using Connections in Song, Poetry, Historical Events, Mythology and Fairytales. Provides supplemental texts to examine alongside Oates' short story to enhance the understanding and allow for more thought provoking discussions. Contains a connected lesson on Loss of Innocence and Examining the Devil Figure in Literature. This is hours upon hours worth of work that will give you days and days of class material.
What is I
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9th - 12th
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Pride and Prejudice Volume I Test
A test covering Volume I (Chapters 1-23) of Pride and Prejudice. It includes:
*10 Matching
*7 character ID (focusing on the Bennet sisters)
*10 Quote ID
*Short answer
This test is a nice blend of plot-based questions and analysis. The plot-based focus allows students to get solid footing with the basic of the story while experimenting with analysis.
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8th - 12th
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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text narrates the story based on the animated movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas".
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 10 comprehension questions, 12 True or False exercises, a gap filling exercise and a fan maze. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Ha
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Super Bundle
The Life and Work of Frida Kahlo - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Biography
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo. The text gives a brief biography and pays tribute to the artists work and contribution to the feminist movement.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a fill in the gap exercise and a fun crossword. The vocabulary used in the text is r
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Also included in: Biographies of Notable People bundle
Pride and Prejudice Volume III Test
This Pride and Prejudice test covers Volume III (Ch. 43--end) and includes:
*20 True/False (20 pts)
*20 Multiple Choice (20 pts)
*10 Quote ID (20 pts)
*3 short answer (analysis) (40pts)
The point value allotted for the test is 100 pts; however the document is a Word Document to allow for adjustments as needed!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) exam
Here is a fully-editable, in-depth 100-question multiple choice and matching exam on Charles Dickens' most famous novel Great Expectations. The questions revolve around characterization, plot points, interpretation of details, literary devices, motifs, themes, and author background. The exam includes four essays prompts and a key. A strong culminating assessment after careful study of this masterpiece.
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9th - 12th
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Scene Analysis Worksheet - FOR ANY SCENE
CLOSE VIEWING, FILM STUDIES ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Use this A3 worksheet to analyse any scene in any film, comprehensively. An A3, editable, general worksheet that encompasses all assessment criteria and aspects of analysis for close viewing of ANY movie or scene including, Brief description of what happened in this sceneWhy and how is this scene important to the film as a whole? What bigger idea/message/theme is evident in this scene? How does this scene show character development? Highlight
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Picture of Dorian Gray Test + Answer Key
This test on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is comprised of character matching, true/false, multiple choice, and short answer questions.This test also comes with an answer key.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP Lit Novel Tests
Poetry "All But Blind" Walter de la Mare, CRR, Cover, HW, adaptive, guided
This resource uses Walter de la Mare’s poem, “All But Blind” and there are 9 attached tasks. Originally created for homework for a mixed-ability task, the intention was that pupils would choose five tasks from the grid. This could also be used for cover or in class. It would work well as part of a unit on writing about the natural world. Alternatively, the tasks on the grid could be used to structure a guided reading session.
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7th - 10th
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19th cent non fic, CRR, Quiz, Pre, Guided, flipped learning, revision PARENTING
There is a multiple-choice quiz with 15 questions (answers provided). This quiz focuses on the first paragraph of a longer extract, asking students to think about the writer’s viewpoint and the methods that he uses to express this viewpoint.In class, I have used this prior to a lesson which then uses the whole text (included) which is an article from 1857 by Daniel Clarke Eddy on parenting.If you don’t wish to use it in this way, the quiz could serve as a useful homework or cover activity. The q
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10th - 12th
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Unseen Poetry, Revision, HW, Cover, "Song" Rossetti, Guided reading
This is a gentle way into an unseen poetry response. It uses Rossetti’s poem, “Song” and there are 12 multiple-choice questions (answers provided). This could be used for flipped learning so that students have had an opportunity to think about the poem before writing an exam-style response. I’d suggest something like:How does the writer present the speaker’s feelings?For greater challenge, you could ask the students to create their own title, filling in the blank:How does the writer present the
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9th - 12th
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Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop" CRR Cover HW Guided Reading
The extract used describes the first sight of the old curiosity shop of the title. There are seven questions (though some are broken down into segments, so 12 to answer altogether). Suggested responses are provided. The questions test vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and evaluation, albeit at a basic level. Useful for homework or cover. Could also be used to structure a guided reading activity.
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6th - 9th
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Non Fic Charles Dickens speech "A Christmas Carol" Scrooge's schooldays
This is an excerpt from a speech given by Dickens on 5th November 1857. There are ten questions with suggested answers provided.This could be used in class, for cover or as homework. Alternatively, the questions could be used to structure a guided reading session.Competing this activity will give students a sound understanding of Dickens’ viewpoint and so this activity could usefully be used alongside the Ghost of Christmas Past and the description of Scrooge’s schooldays.
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8th - 12th
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"Oliver Twist" Charles Dickens Meet the Artful Dodger CRR Guided Reading HW
This is a comprehension activity based on the first description of the Artful Dodger from “Oliver Twist”. There are 8 questions and suggested answers are provided. This could be used in class or set as homework or left as a cover activity. Alternatively, the questions could be used to structure a guided reading activity.
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7th - 10th
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"Text and Study Guide to Six Classic Sherlock Holmes Short Stories"
"Six Classic Sherlock Holmes Short Stories: A Study Guide with Texts" This is the revised, expanded edition (2019) of this popular guide which includes the full text of each of the six stories. (It is also available as a paperback for class sets from Amazon.com.)The guide supports reflective reading of the texts.Contains a detailed, original introduction to the detective fiction genre and the Sherlock Holmes canon, followed by study guides to six popular Sherlock Holmes stories: "The Red-Headed
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8th - 12th
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The Unfortunate Story of Easter Island
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the unfortunate events that unraveled throughout the millennial on Easter Island. The text narrates the story of the island from the time it was first colonized to the annexation of the island by Chile.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, a definitions matching exercise and a crossw
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Also included in: Easter SUPER BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
"Love's Philosophy" Percy Bysshe Shelley Multiple Choice Quiz HW Revision
This is a multiple choice quiz with 18 questions (answers provided). It could be used for homework or revision. Alternatively, it could be used for pre-teaching to identify gaps in knowledge or understanding so that the subequent lesson can be more sharply focused. For less confident students, the questions could be used to structure a guided reading session.
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8th - 11th
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Dragonwings Cumulative Summative Assessment
A final summative assessment for the novel Dragonwings by Laurence Yep. This assessment requires the application of close reading strategies and students must provide textual evidence to support their responses.
Connects to ELA Common Core Module Grade 6.
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6th - 7th
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READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS LESSON PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
A bundle of presentations on reading for text analysis.This Bundle Includes PowerPoint presentations on:Audience, Register, TonePurpose, Content, StyleComparing TextsUnderstanding TextsInferring MeaningPEE ParagraphExpository TextsPersuasive TextsSkimming, Scanning, Close ReadingReading ComprehensionHere are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsF
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6th - 10th
The Handmaid's Tale and Frankenstein Connections Grid and Exam Questions
A very detailed breakdown of the novel. The table has a section for every chapter which includes a summary of events, an exploration of literary methods with quotations and a number of specific, detailed connections to Frankenstein. At the end of the document are 13 sample essay questions which use the style and structure of the Edexcel A2 pre-released SAMs questions.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Leaves" by Countee Cullen -- STAAR Poetry Questions
Need practice with poetry for STAAR? Let your middle school students enjoy this wonderful poem by Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen. I showed them all the poetic techniques found in the poem and then used the five STAAR-type questions as an exit ticket.
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6th - 9th
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READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS LESSONS AND RESOURCES BUNDLE
A bundle of lessons and resources on reading for text analysis:This Bundle Includes lesson plans and teaching material on:Audience, Register, TonePurpose, Content, StyleComparing TextsUnderstanding TextsInferring MeaningPEE ParagraphExpository TextsPersuasive TextsSkimming, Scanning, Close ReadingReading ComprehensionTeachers can use these ready-made resources to enhance the vocabulary, language, grammar, writing, and reading skills of the learners.Here are some other possible uses for these in
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6th - 10th
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Summary Reading & Comprehension Exercises
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is a summary/ short story based on Roald Dahl’s famous children’s story “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a character match, True or False exercises and a fun word-search. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This
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