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8th grade english language arts homework for Easel Assessments
Day of the Dead Reading Passage
Kick off your Day of the Dead lessons with this easy, print-and-go, one-page reading passage! It’s perfect for teaching your students the history of Day of the Dead. Help correct the misconception that Day of the Dead is “Mexican Halloween” and teach them the tru meaning behind the holiday. Your Hispanic students will love seeing elements that may reflect their culture. And non-Hispanic students will discover the beauty of another culture.This reading passage is great for supplementing your Día
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
"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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Compound Sentence Worksheets
Many middle-schoolers struggle with compound sentences, so here are two free compound sentence worksheets to address those needs.The first compound sentence worksheet covers compound sentences with fanboys where students fill in the missing coordinating conjunction.The second offers practice with compound sentences with semicolons where students match and combine sentences. Both worksheets include links to Google slide versions and brain bonuses for a little outside-the-box thinking. If you like
"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 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)
"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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"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)
Affixes - Middle School Pre/Post Test
This is an in-depth, 15 multi-answer question assessment to determine where a student is in their knowledge of common prefixes and suffixes, requiring students to not only know the meanings of the affixes but to be able to use them in words. This Pre/Post test is included in a slightly different format in the Affixes - Middle School Google Flash Cards packet.
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Affixes - Middle School Easel Bundle
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)
"Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney Quiz and Answer Key
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is 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 aspe
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8th - 12th
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Comprehension Quizzes and Keys (Printable)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities with this multiple choice quiz covering the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Additionally, a short answer option 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 version is available.)By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate:A knowledge of characters
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key
Promote active engagement with fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz on the fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by the Brothers Grimm. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:The cause of the queen's distressCha
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6th - 12th
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The Hobbit Chapters 9 through 11 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapters nine through eleven 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:A near-confessionLake-townBilbo's plan to release his friendsThe escape plan and its glaring flawThe bridge guar
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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 8 Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapter eight 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:Lighting watch-firesA deep-sleep stateHastily using the last of the arrowsBombur's dreamVeering off the path in MirkwoodBilbo's
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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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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
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