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Middle school literature worksheets for Easel Assessments
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Detective Stories Unit - Short Stories by Doyle, Poe, Dahl; Sherlock Holmes film
In this fantastic detective stories unit, you will explore the characteristics of the detective story genre and apply them to great short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Murders in the Rue Morgue), Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Adventure of Silver Blaze), and Roald Dahl (Lamb to the Slaughter).Learn what makes a good detective story and then work like a sleuth to identify genre elements in E. A. Poe's and Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories. Analy
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: Detective Stories Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Test and Reading Questions - Printable & Digital
Prep for your "Rikki-tikki-tavi" story unit in minutes with these printable and digital questions and story test! With these skill-based activities, you'll be able to check comprehension during reading, assess student understanding after reading, and spark great discussions anytime during your lesson.(If you find this resource helpful, you won't want to miss the rest of my complete Rikki-tikki-tavi Short Story Bundle!)There are 24 deep-thinking questions covering the following reading skills:Plo
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
"The Prince and the Pauper" Play Activities - Printable & Digital
Plan your story unit in no time! If your class is reading "The Prince and the Pauper" by Joellen Bland, these skill-based reading comprehension activities are the perfect tools to help your students practice context clues, inference, theme, characterization, and more as they enjoy a dramatization of this classic story. The following activities are included:Anticipation guideVocabulary worksheetsReading questions for each sceneInference activitiesTheme with text evidence graphic organizerNewspape
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5th - 8th
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Scout's Honor Test and Study Guide - Printable & Digital
Plan your short story unit in no time with reading comprehension questions and a test! This time-saving resource includes rigorous comprehension questions for "Scout's Honor" by Avi, as well as an end-of-story test. You'll be able to assess students' understanding of the story while practicing vital reading skills like characterization, inference, and theme!This printable and digital resource includes 20 open-ended comprehension questions and 25 multiple-choice test questions to guide students i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Scout's Honor" 6th Grade Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
The Cay Novel Test and Reading Questions - Printable & Digital
Planning your The Cay novel study? Save tons of time with these essential, no-prep novel study resources - chapter comprehension questions and a novel unit test. Use the questions as a study guide before giving the test, or assign them chapter by chapter as you read through the novel to ensure you cover relevant information and skills during your novel study. With these valuable resources, you'll cover reading topics and skills like characterization, setting, conflict, theme, inference, cause an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Cay Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
"The Test" by Theodore Thomas Quiz and Answer Key for High School (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Test" by Theodore Thomas. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following
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8th - 12th
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"Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer 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 "Catch the Moon" by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. These resources may double as guided reading handouts to foster active reading habits among students. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive optio
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6th - 12th
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"The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner. This assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. 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 demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects
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6th - 12th
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"Beware of the Dog" by Roald Dahl Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Beware of the Dog" by Roald Dahl. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. In addition to a multiple choice option, a short answer version is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alte
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6th - 12th
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"Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the followin
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan Quiz and Close Reading Activities Bundle
"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this multiple choice, plot-based assessment on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will promote homework accountability, measure general reading comprehension, and save valuable time without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
For many middle and high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is a short story involving socioeconomic struggles, social pressures, the importance of second chances, and the power of empathy and forgiveness. This multiple choice quiz covering "Thank You, Ma'am" helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without
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6th - 12th
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Frankenstein Chapters 1 through 3 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 1, 2, and 3 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 know
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8th - 12th
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The Assignment Novel Study
“This fast-paced novel will keep readers thoroughly engaged. An important plot-driven story about two teens who stand up for what’s right in the face of adversity.” —Kirkus Reviews This is a kind of book that forces students to think what they would do in this situation. Would you speak up? 2022-2023 - Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryThat's what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solutio
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8th - 12th
"The Last Leaf" by O. Henry Quiz and Answer Key for High School (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering O. Henry's ironic short story titled "The Last Leaf." This quiz may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate kno
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8th - 12th
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"The Stone Boy" by Gina Berriault Quiz and Answer Key for High School
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Gina Berriault's short story "The Stone Boy." The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following as
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8th - 12th
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"Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Fairy tales are not just for elementary students; even high school readers can use (and enjoy) fairy tales as a tool for measuring general reading comprehension. This multiple choice quiz covers "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1010-1200, the short story is especially suitable for middle and high school students. The briefness of the narrative also makes it an appropriate time-filler for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the
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6th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 16 through 18 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering chapters 16, 17, and 18 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. An alternate short answer version is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot ele
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: To Kill a Mockingbird Quiz and Answer Key Bundle (Printable Version)
"Priscilla and the Wimps" by Richard Peck Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Priscilla and the Wimps" by Richard Peck. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of th
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8th - 12th
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"The Storyteller" by Saki Quiz and Answer Key for High School (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Saki's short story titled "The Storyteller." The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspec
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8th - 12th
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"Charles" by Shirley Jackson Quiz and Answer Key for High School (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Charles" by Shirley Jackson. The resource may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following a
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8th - 12th
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The Hobbit Chapter 1 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapter one of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Alternatively, a self-grading version made for Google Drive is available.Questions pertain to the following important plot details:Character description of a typical BagginsGandalf's surprise appearanceBilbo and Gandalf's awkward conversationThe first dwarf
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: The Hobbit Quiz and Answer Key Bundle (Printable Version)
The Hobbit Chapter 12 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapter 12 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Alternatively, a self-grading version is made for Google Drive.Questions pertain to the following important plot details:Bilbo's frustrationUnique quality of dragonsBilbo pilfering treasureThe adventurers' terrible realization concerning SmaugThe adventurers' a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: The Hobbit Quiz and Answer Key Bundle (Printable Version)
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