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Vocabulary lists, chapter plot questions, and critical thinking questions for each chapter. Answer key included. 22 pages of questions. If spaces were left for students to write directly on the sheets, this document would be over 75 pages long! This set of questions is meant for students to use as part of a notebook, and not written on directly. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this one. <<< THIS IS THE ULTIMATE ENDER'S GAME READING GUIDE >>> These worksheets are gre

Help students learn to spot literary devices within the book Students can record similes, metaphors, allusions, motifs and symbols as they read each chapter. The goal is to earn 50 points per chapter. Students earn 10 points for each example of a literary device that they find, and 15 points for each one they interpret. This set of worksheets works great in a notebook that students work on as they progress through the book. When combined with the pre-reading guide, chapter-by-chapter reading

Help students to compare and contrast the various characters and analyze their attributes. This set of worksheets works great for in-class activities. Students should work together in pairs, groups, or the whole class all together. Students will: • Compare and contrast the Wiggin Siblings • Consider symbolism within the character names • Analyze leadership characteristics in main characters • Determine the differences in character motivations • Compare and contrast the humans and buggers Also

Looking for a new novel study? If you have middle school or high school students, Ender's Game may be the perfect book to increase motivation and interest. (Especially with the new movie out) This is the perfect set of worksheets to help guide you and your students through the pre-reading discussions for Ender's Game. What makes something science fiction? Who is Orson Scott Card? Where is this story set? What are "diction," "dialect," and "slang," and how will you see them used in the book? E

Students create a brochure for the Battle School. This document is a printable format for students to do at their desks. Check back soon for my digital format for students to type up. Use this one when you can't get the class to the computer lab! This activity gives kids the opportunity to be creative. At the same time, students are forced to organize and interpret a lot of information from various chapters. Where is Battle School? How do I apply? What sort of courses do they offer? Examp