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High school literature printables for Easel Assessments
Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
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8th - 12th
The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin: a CCSS novel study/PDF/Google Drive
This is a close reading guide to the book The Truth About Jellyfish, by Ali Benjamin, author of The Next Great Paulie Fink. With this close reading guide to this amazing book, your students will practice making inferences and predictions, summarizing, and identifying character development. Perfect for 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade ELA, especially, this novel study includes over 120 vocabulary preview Google slides, reading response questions that encourage use of the R.A.C.E. strategy for
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6th - 9th
Introducing the Literary Analysis Essay: Complete Step-By-Step Guide
Guide your upper middle and high school students step-by-step through writing the Literary Analysis Essay with these easy-to-use resources. Students will learn all the basics of strong thesis statements, clear topic sentences, specific evidence, and thorough elaboration. Graphic organizers include writing tips to help your students succeed. Revision strategies help students take ownership of their own writing.Color-coded samples help you model the expectations of formal, academic writing. This "
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
All Summer in a Day Final Tests with Constructed Response Easel Digital - Print
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury final tests. Two versions of a final test for the short story. Constructed response questions to assess writing in response to literature. The first version includes vocabulary and has three sections: Fill-in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and a Constructed Response requiring evidence from the text to support the answer with a written response. Assesses understanding of story vocabulary, literary elements, and reading comprehension. The second version of the test
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6th - 9th
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CCSS:
Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram a CCSS novel study/PDF/Google Drive
This is a close reading guide to the book Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram.Darius Kellner is a Fractional Persian - he is half-Persian - on his mother’s side. He knows almost nothing about Persian social cue, and only slightly more about American social cues. He is about to take a trip to Iran that will change his life. Darius has never really felt as if he fits in in America. His clinical depression doesn’t really help. While depression medication is tough to explain to his grandpar
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Short Story Unit and Easel
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain Short Story Unit. Includes Vocabulary, Plot Summary, Use Your Vocabulary sheet with key, About the Author Mark Twain, Comprehension Quiz with key (also created as a self-grading Easel Assessment), and 3 Essay Questions that require students to use evidence from the text in their answers to support Common Core State Standards. Also includes a Vocabulary Word Scramble with key just for some extra fun. Includes a copy of the story. (This
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7th - 10th
Animal Farm Test Matching Characters with Easel Digital and Print
Animal Farm Test. Match the characters. When reading Animal Farm by George Orwell, students need to identify the characters. A short test or quiz (with answer key) that has 15 matching questions about characters and places in the novel. There are sixteen characters and fifteen descriptions, so one is a ringer. Designed to be a quick assessment of comprehension. There are two copies per letter-size page, to save paper when making copies. Print or go digital with Easel Activity (includes a fill-i
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"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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CCSS:
Rapunzel: Fairy Tales Series for English and Reading (Gr. 6-10)
Engage English Language Arts and Reading Students with the Original Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tale of "Rapunzel". Duration of Lesson: The lesson calendar is adaptable to a three-day or longer study of the classic tale, unexpurgated from the public domain text, with reference to Bruno Bettelheim, and Erik Erikson. Kids will enjoy revisiting the fairy tale and analyzing it with a literary lens. Common Core Standards:This resource aligns well with the Reading Literature standard RL.9-10.7 that states s
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6th - 10th
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The Outsiders Reading Comprehension Test Chapters 4 - 6
Dear Educators,This ELA reading comprehension test for chapters 4 – 6 of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton was written for both traditional and inclusion classrooms. This differentiated assessment was written for regular and inclusion classrooms.This Product Includes:One test Page and paragraph numbers for most questionCharacter study guideDetailed answer keyAbridged answer keyModified sections ~ sequencing and character identification Twenty-four pagesFour Easel ActivitiesOne Easel Assessment Type
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Grades:
7th - 9th
"The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the Gothic short story "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Additionally, a self-grading Easel Assessment is included. Learn more about Easel Assessments here. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:The pr
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9th - 12th
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Hansel and Gretel: Fairy Tales Series for English and Reading (Gr. 4-12)
Engage English Language Arts and Reading Students with the Original Grimm Brothers' Fairy Tale of "Hansel and Gretel". Duration of Lesson: The lesson calendar is adaptable to a three-day or longer study of the classic tale, unexpurgated from the public domain text, with reference to Engelbert Humperdinck's timeless opera (that is still performed today). Kids will enjoy revisiting the fairy tale and analyzing it with a literary lens. Common Core Standards:This resource aligns well with the Readin
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Athena or Poseidon? The Horse and the Olive Story, Quiz, Key - Digital and Print
Athena or Poseidon Story plus multiple-choice quiz…….This product contains the short story of "The Horse and the Olive," (public domain), plus a check quiz and answer key. It is intended as part of a classicla mythology unit.Easel digital quiz is also included. In Greek mythology, one of the most iconic stories written concerns the naming of Athens. According to legend, both Poseidon and Athena wanted to name this mighty city, and each one offered a gift. True to their reputation, the citizen
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6th - 9th
The Outsiders Reading Comprehension Test Chapters 7 - 9
Dear Educators,This ELA reading comprehension test for chapters 7 – 9 of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton was written for both traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:One test Page and paragraph numbers for most questionCharacter study guideDetailed answer keyAbridged answer keyModified sections ~ sequencing and character identification Twenty-two pagesFour Easel Activities One Easel Assessment Type and Number of Questions:20 Multiple choices 8 Sequencing 10 True/false5 False r
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7th - 9th
Flowers for Algernon True False Test with Easel Activity and Assessment
Flowers for Algernon True False Test. 20-question true-false reading comprehension test for the short story Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Key included. Easy to grade. Print and go. Included in my bundle. Buy the bundle and save! Digital and Print: Includes an Easel Activity and a self-grading Easel Assessment for a digital option.Related Products ⭐ Flowers for Algernon Comprehension and Vocabulary Activities Bundle ⭐ Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle ⭐ Flowers for Algernon
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7th - 9th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Flowers for Algernon Comprehension and Vocabulary Activities Bundle
Poetry Analysis Worksheet The Surfer Judith Wright
Step students through the beautiful poetry of Judith Wright with this comprehensive worksheet on The Surfer - great for a relief lesson or to support a poetry study. The worksheet develops in complexity, starting with the labeling of poetic devices and moving to questions which help students understand the layers of meaning in the poem and the effect of particular structural and word choices.The worksheet includes:Judith Wright's poem in full with space for annotationAuthor context with link to
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9th - 12th
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The Outsiders Reading Comprehension Test Chapters 10 - 12
Dear Educators,This ELA reading comprehension test for chapters 10 – 12 of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton was written for both traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:One test Page and paragraph numbers for most questionCharacter study guideDetailed answer keyAbridged answer keyModified sections ~ sequencing and character identification Twenty-five pagesFour Easel Activities One Easel Assessment Type and Number of Questions:21 Multiple choices 8 Sequencing 9 True/false5 False
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Grades:
7th - 9th
"The Star Beast" by Nicholas Stuart Gray Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the science fiction short story "The Star Beast" by Nicholas Stuart Gray. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. 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 demonstrat
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Science Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett 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 "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Alternatively, this resource may serve as a guided reading handout to foster active reading habits among students. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Coming-of-Age Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"A Haunted House" by Virginia Woolf Quiz and Answer Key
Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on "A Haunted House," a short story by Virginia Woolf. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key and a copy of the public domain narrative are provided.By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:SettingSigns of a supernatural
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Frankenstein Chapters 7 through 9 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 7, 8, and 9 of Mary Shelley's science fiction novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowl
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Free Passage: Plato's Cave Allegory for Classroom Philosophy Discussions
If you want to teach philosophy to young people, use this free reading passage that introduces students to Plato's famous story of the cave. The resource includes a retelling of the story of Plato's allegory of the cave (from The Republic) in plain language. In this story, Plato imagines a world where one man wakes up and questions what is real and what is not real. Have your students read this story with you and record the gist. *This resource is compatible with PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel
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8th - 11th
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Frankenstein Chapters 13 through 15 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Mary Shelley's science fiction novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate kn
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros is a coming-of-age short story involving a girl who, for the first time, experiences public marginalization and must learn to navigate an unjust world. This plot-based quiz covering the short story helps English teachers promote homework accountability and evaluate general reading comprehension—while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printa
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Printable)
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