Only one character receives a name in William H. Armstrong's novel, Sounder—the dog! With the novel study, scholars explore the author's purpose in the unusual decision. They also write similes, answer comprehension and analysis...

Tired of searching for complex passages suitable for high school level assessments? A challenging examination includes numerous complex text excerpts as well as question items to match them. Learners analyze literary elements, author's...

Fifteen questions cover the events from The Tragedy of Macbeth. Most are plot-based reading comprehension questions, but a few ask for missing words from a quote. Good luck!

Review all things Homeric with this quiz! It covers the plot of The Odyssey, along with technical questions about poetic meter and stressed syllables. The Greek language is on display with Homer's writings and with this quiz.

In this Dr. Seuss activity instructional activity, students respond to 8 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit the knowledge they have about the author.

One of the most beloved books of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird, is the focus of this quiz. Ten mostly multiple-choice questions concentrate on characters from the novel. Use the quiz in the middle of your unit or as part of a final...

Sixth graders analyze dialogue tags. In this synonyms lesson students work in groups analyzing a personal narrative. They enter the words onto a classroom chart as well as their notes or journal. The students replace tags with more...

While this Fun Trivia online quiz has little educational merit, the idea of writing limericks to describe Shakespeare's plays is not only fun, but also has academic value. It's worth taking a look!

In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a short piece of text entitled "Mysteries" and answer five reading comprehension multiple choice questions.

Students write an essay describing the Curtis Center and what they learned there. In this descriptive writing essay, students discuss the five paragraph essay and review sensory discoveries from their trip. Students draft an outline and...

In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of multiple choice questions about a Haiku poem based on exotic sea creatures.. Page includes links to answers and resources.

How are mood and tone similar? Different? Help your readers understand the difference between the two with this helpful guide. On the first page, they read the definition for both tone and mood and identify words that are describe each....

Engage conversation and explore the journey as you challenge young readers to interpret the german folktale, "The Fisherman and His Wife" written by literary brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.

Third graders, while working in groups, identify five sets of words that rhyme in order to write and illustrate a storybook using rhyming words through a journal entry. They assess proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in their...

Young scholars express the meaning of the Star-Spangled Banner. In this American history lesson, students read through the national anthem and complete an activities from a list of choices. Some choices include: writing the anthem in...

In this space science worksheet, students collect data that includes information in a chart or graph to display in a group. They identify and describe various planet features of a specific planet of choice. Students write notes and the...

Students practice newly acquired knowledge by working in pairs or is small group to answer questions in a practice sheet. They become familiar with the terminology used to identify textbooks. Pupils give the definition of: Textbook,...

In this expressing ability worksheet, students read 10 sentences and choose the appropriate multiple choice answer that best completes each sentence grammatically correct.

Students create a definition of matter. In this physical science lesson, students work in pairs to sort items printed on cards into several categories (matter, non-matter, and unsure) and agree on a definition of matter.

Quiz your class on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. This online interactive resource asks fifteen multiple choice and true/false questions. While most of the questions are surface level and based on basic plot comprehension, this...

Continue your study of the short story with the next lesson in this fourteen-lesson series. After wrapping up a study of "Hills Like White Elephants" through a quiz and discussion of the setting, learners are introduced to the final...

Learners discuss and become aware of the dangers of gender stereotyping and the media's role in perpetuating gender stereotypes. They view magazine advertisements and make entries in their journals after guided discussion.

Students comprehend how the use of color impacts a work of art. They research how a theme can be rendered in a variety of ways (words, music, visuals). Students analyze how an artist's choices affect the aesthetic quality of artwork.

Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package of lessons includes nine lessons from the American Literature series, each covering a different reading selection about a man making a key life decision. Pre-reading...