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Students will be able to select from 19 different creative tasks to demonstrate their understanding of the novella, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Each task is assigned a different point value and, depending on your needs, you can have students complete a series of these tasks as a final assessment or present them as an opportunity for extra credit. My students loved these projects because it gave them freedom to complete activities based on their own interests and talents.

Use the following items to aid an in-depth study of Flannery O'Connor's short story, "Good Country People": - A biography of Flannery O'Connor's life and works. - 29 analysis questions that focus on setting, characterization, making text-self connections, and strong comprehension. - A 10 question multiple choice DYRT (Did You Read This) quiz.

After reading A Raisin in the Sun, play this interactive and fun game of Jeopardy with your students as review for an upcoming test! There is a separate category for each of the acts, characterization, and key quotes.

This 100 point comprehensive unit test for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde consists of 26 multiple choice, 8 quote identification/matching, and five short answer questions.

Here is everything you need for a mini unit on Joyce Carol Oates' short story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" I've also attached a film review essay task and essay organizer if you would like to pair it with the film version of the short story, Smooth Talk, starring Laura Dern. This 12 page download includes: - A critical casebook handout that discusses the various literary interpretations of the short story, including topics for discussion. - 15 analysis questions to help stud

Three activities are included to help guide a unit on Kurt Vonnegut's short story, "Harrison Bergeron." The first activity is an anticipation guide that can be used to kick off the unit prior to reading the story. Students are asked to read each statement, check whether they agree or disagree, and then write a sentence that defends their answer. Each question is designed to help students begin thinking about some of the central themes prior to reading. Follow this activity with a whole class d

This is a five question quiz I use with my students after reading Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil." As I am always seeking ways to give students credit for the work they complete, I use small quizzes such as these to easily assess whether a student has completed all the reading, from start to finish. These are not your typical questions, as they require details that can only be provided if a student has actually completed the reading. I will usually assign this short story for

Use the following items to aid an in-depth study of Washington Irving's short story, "The Devil and Tom Walker": - Anticipation Guide to spark discussion of key issues in the story - Discussion Questions to help comprehension (these could be reformatted into a reading quiz) - Analysis Questions that focus on setting, characterization and making text-self connections.

This set of three worksheets has 35 key vocabulary words used throughout the play. Introduce these vocabulary words to help students deepen their understanding of the play and expand their vocabulary.

Use these 10 study guide questions to springboard your discussion of Shirley Jackson's classic short story, The Lottery. These questions were created to: 1) guide students towards a general understanding of the text 2) push students to consider authorial intent and 3) Make text to self and text to world connections.

This is a 10 page compilation of poems that can be used to jump start any poetry unit. This packet was created to juxtapose both the classic and contemporary greats. At the end of the packet, there are also two activities that can be completed by the class. The first is an "I Am" poem structure to help students feel comfortable writing their own poetry; the second is a modeling activity, substituting their own sensory language within a skeletal version of Langston Hughes' "April Rain Song." P

The Crucible – DYRT (or Did You Read This?) Quiz Series This document consists of a series of four quizzes, one following each act, of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." Each quiz is composed of five questions requiring a short answer response. Note that these are not your typical questions, as they seek details that can only be provided if a student has actually completed the reading. Typically, we begin reading each act in class and then I assign the remainder for homework. The next day I fo

This document contains detailed study guides and analysis questions for every chapter of John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men. **Please note that each chapter will have one full study guide and a separate set of analysis questions.

These anticipation guide questions are a quick and easy way to get students thinking about the central themes of the classic short story, "The Gift of the Magi." Students will be asked to read each statement, check whether they agree or disagree, and then write a sentence that defends their answer. Follow this activity up with a whole class discussion prior to reading the story and then revisit these questions after reading to see if their views have changed.

This lesson plan and accompanying 10 question worksheet teaches students about the use of characterization as exemplified through Carson McCuller's short story, Sucker. After students have read the story, the teacher will review characterization and discuss the most common means an author uses to help readers understand their characters (these are outlined in the lesson plan, as well). You may wish to site examples from other stories to exemplify each of these techniques. Then students can then

This activity consists of students keeping an in-class journal while reading Lord of the Flies. At the end of each chapter, students will create a new journal entry which consists of completing two distinct tasks. In the first task, students will have a choice of selecting one of the listed "roles" and writing a response to what they have just read from that perspective (i.e. students can elect to be a judge, an artist, a fortune teller, etc.) As a result, students will engage with what they h

Use these 11 study guide questions to springboard your discussion of Ray Bradbury's classic science fiction short story, "A Sound of Thunder." These questions were created to: 1) guide students towards a strong understanding of the text and 2) demonstrate an ability to identify foreshadowing and the theme.

This 13 question worksheet is a great follow-up activity after reading the first scene of A Streetcar Named Desire. After answering these questions, students will have considered various aspects of characterization and the setting. They are also asked to make inferences from the text and draw conclusions based on what they have read thus far. The last two questions focus on reader response, giving students the opportunity to consider their thoughts on the play, as well as consider the difference

This is a great reading strategy to help your students deepen their understanding of any piece of literature! Pass out this bookmark to students at the beginning of a unit and they will answer each section directly on the bookmark as you progress through the work. Seven key areas are addressed: 1) Ask Questions 2) Make Connections 3) Predict 4) Summarize 5) Quotes 6) Synthesize and 7) Evaluate Your Reading. This file can even been modified into a worksheet if you prefer a different format. Che

This 100 point comprehensive unit test for Stephen King's The Shining consists of 10 true/false, 10 character identification matching, 15 multiple choice and and six short answer questions.