In this author's purpose and point of view activity, learners determine the definition of the terms and identify the author's purpose and point of view in given passages.

Words carry baggage. In addition to their literal, denotative meaning, words also carry the weight of the associations and connotations attached to the word—the connotations of words writers use to create the tone of a piece. An...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage from an essay by George Orwell and a passage from an essay by T.H. Huxley.  Students have 12 minutes to answer 8 reading comprehension questions in this SAT practice...

In this literature activity, students respond to 23 short answer and essay questions about Oliver Twist. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

A game of battleship where each time the player hits the enemy's ship, he or she reads a short passage and then chooses the author's purpose for writing it. Answer enough questions correctly, and sink the enemy's battleship.