Syracuse City School District
Literary Elements
Address the literary elements in a piece of writing using these materials. The packet includes plenty of resources, and focuses mainly on theme, character, and point of view, with some materials for setting, symbolism, and author's...
Central Oregon Community College
Things Fall Apart Study Guide
“There is no story that is not true.” And Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, uses proverbs (“. . .the palm-oil with which words are eaten”), a compelling tragic hero, and historic events, to engage readers in the truth of his story of...
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Homer's The Odyssey
Whether or not you are new to using The Odyssey with your classes, this publisher-produced teaching guide deserves a place in your curriculum library. The packet includes background information, chapter by-chapter summaries, study...
Candlewick Press
The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds
Using the graphic novel version of The Odyssey? Here' s just the thing. A teacher's guide complete with background information, discussion questions, and activities.
National Park Service
The Power of Remembrance
On every July 4th, we watch fireworks and celebrate our independence, but how is the history of the American Revolution preserved? Four social studies lesson guide learners through different memorials, commemorative objects, and restored...
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Age of Iron Theme of Rules and Order
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Age of Iron. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra Questions
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.
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Diving into the Wreck Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Diving into the Wreck."
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Goblin Market Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on Rossetti's "Goblin Market."
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I Heard a Fly Buzz – When I Died – Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "I heard a Fly buzz – when I died –."
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In a Station of the Metro Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "In a Station of the Metro."
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I, Too, Sing America Questions
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "I, Too, Sing America."
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La Belle Dame Sans Merci Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "La Belle Dame Sans Merci."
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The Lady of Shalott Theme of Art and Culture
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes of art and culture in "The Lady of Shalott." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Lamb Questions
For this reading reflection worksheet, students consider the content and themes of William Blake's "The Lamb as they respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem.
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Mending Wall Questions
In this poetry analysis learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions that require them to analyze the poem "Mending Wall," by Robert Frost. Questions require students to consider whether they would rather be...
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My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun – Theme of Mortality
In this poetry analysis worksheet, learners read a paragraph regarding the preservation of life in "My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun –," by Emily Dickinson. Students consider the will to live, the “power to die,” and the power to kill as...
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers Theme of Race
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students explore the theme of race in the Langston Hughes "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," as they read an excerpt about the perspectives that black people throughout history have taken with regards to...
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"A Noiseless Patient Spider" Questions
In this "A Noiseless Patient Spider" worksheet, students analyze and discuss the imagery in Walt Whitman's poem. Students discuss the Whitman's comparison of his life to a spider.
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Students Information And Interest Survey
In this personal information activity, students fill out this form to give details about their personal history, prior experiences and preferences. This could be used for information gathering or as an icebreaker activity.
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Alliteration
In this alliteration worksheet, 4th graders write alliterations with their first names, find rhyming patterns in poems, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
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"Ozymandias" Theme of Art and Culture
In this "Ozymandias" learning exercise, students discuss the theme of the poem and the symbol of the statue as all kinds of art. Students find the relationship between the sculpture and the fate of other arts.