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The classic short story The Monkey's Paw is perfect for Halloween reading! This set of worksheets includes some introductory pre-reading activities based on superstitions and a vocabulary chart with matching and practice opportunities. Students will love reading this highly engaging spooky short story! For other creepy short story resources, check out these products: Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl student worksheets The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs for pre-reading and vocabulary activities

Great for a one-week poetry unit or review right before final exams. The 9 page student workbook reviews the following terms and techniques: OxymoronPersonificationPunHyperboleSimileMetaphorAlliterationIdiomsImageryThe workbook reviews the terms and definitions before going into focus lessons including analyzing pop songs and poems by Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, and Theodore Rotheke. Students will analyze poems for use of poetic techniques as well as broader ideas such as theme and purpose. Gre