Literature Response Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: Outside Reading Made Fun

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

This lesson is an introduction to an "Outside Reading Made Fun" unit in which students select a book to read for pleasure, write journal questions, write an analytical essay, create a book project, and participate in a book discussion.

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Huntington Library: A Literature of Democracy [Pdf]

For Teachers 11th

In this lesson, 11th graders explore the ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson and his call for literature that was uniquely American. They then consider how Emerson would have responded to writings by Henry Thoreau, Frederick Douglass, Harriet...

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Ga Virtual Learning: "How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay" [Pdf]

For Students 10th - 12th Standards

This is a nine-page PDF entitled "How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay" which explains in detail the parts of a literary analysis and how to write them.

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Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition: Understanding Adolescents

For Teachers 5th - 9th

The textbook entitled Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition contains activities for Chapter 2 reflection. Intended for teachers, this site contains activities that will extend the content from the Chapter 2. Young adult...

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Read Write Think: All About Alliteration: Responding to Literature Through Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards

In this lesson, students will listen to a book, A My Name Is by Alice Lyne, and they will learn about alliteration and alliterative words. After reading the book, students will use print and online resources to brainstorm their own...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Beowulf" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Introduce yourself to Anglo-Saxon literature by reading "Beowulf" and exploring its plot, themes, and characters with the help of this study guide. Check out a helpful "family tree" of the epic poem's characters, study new vocabulary...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Night" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

A great resource for students reading Elie Wiesel's memoir, "Night," complete with an author biography, vocabulary lists, brainstorming activities, and thought-provoking writing prompts linked to specific chapters. After reading "Night,"...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Great study guide for Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Before reading the book, check out an author biography, vocabulary, and pre-reading activities and questions. Also, use the guide's...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Cyrano De Bergerac" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Before reading "Cyrano de Bergerac," check out a biography of author Edmond Rostand, an introduction to the play, pre-reading activities, and vocabulary lists. As you complete each act, participate in brainstorming activities and respond...

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Oakland Writes: Student Exemplars: Tenth Grade: Response to Literature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

An literary response essay written by a tenth-grader with notes calling attention to important writing concepts evident in the essay including a well-written title and introduction, a strong thesis, supporting details including quotes...

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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Victorian Literature: Prose: Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

This lesson from a unit on Victorian Literature focuses on John Ruskin and his works that defended the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, who did prefered the paintings of the earlier painters to those of Raphael, using the human image. It...

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Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: Postmodernism: "Harrison Bergeron"

For Students 9th - 10th

This lesson focuses on the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut which portrays the year 2081 in a society where all people are equal and the same. Links are provided to the text and a study guide for the story. Students are...

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Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Literature & Composition: Self Selected Drama

For Students 9th - 10th

This unit focuses on the students selecting a play to read and study from an extensive list provided. A link to key drama terms is provided. Student read and respond to their selected text, learn the vocabulary, and take a quiz.

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Teacher2b.com: Notes for "To Kill a Mockingbird"

For Students 9th - 10th

Review notes for the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards

A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.

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Glencoe Literature Library: "A Tale of Two Cities" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Complete study guide for "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. Prepare for the novel with an author biography, vocabulary preview, introductory article, and pre-reading questions and activities. While reading, participate in...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "High Elk's Treasure" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Explore the novel "High Elk's Treasure," by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction,...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Hatchet" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Great study guide for Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet," complete with pre-reading materials, including an author biography and vocabulary preview, brainstorming activities, thought-provoking questions about plot, theme, and character, and...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Great Expectations" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Great study guide for Charles Dickens's novel, "Great Expectations." Before reading the book, check out an author biography, vocabulary, and pre-reading activities and questions. Also, use the guide's brainstorming activities to help you...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Across Five Aprils" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Reading guide for Irene Hunt's historical fiction, "Across Five Aprils," with a variety of resources, discussion and writing questions, and brainstorming activities. Provides pre-reading material, such as an author biography, novel...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Brothers Karamazov" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Use this study guide to enhance your understanding and exploration of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, "The Brothers Karamazov." Prepare for the text with an author biography, vocabulary lists, and pre-reading activities. While reading,...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Yearling" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Before delving into "The Yearling," check out a biography of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Before delving into "My Antonia," check out a biography of author Willa Cather, an introduction to the novel, and pre-reading activities and discussion questions. While reading, participate in "Active Reading" diagramming and answer...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Ethan Frome" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

This study guide for Edith Wharton's "Ethan Frome" provides pre-reading material (author biography, novel setting, vocabulary lists), brainstorming activities, and writing prompts. Students who have completed reading the novel can...

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Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: Outside Reading Made Fun

Huntington Library: A Literature of Democracy [Pdf]

Ga Virtual Learning: "How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay" [Pdf]

Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition: Understanding Adolescents

Read Write Think: All About Alliteration: Responding to Literature Through Poetry

Glencoe Literature Library: "Beowulf" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Night" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Cyrano De Bergerac" Study Guide [Pdf]

Oakland Writes: Student Exemplars: Tenth Grade: Response to Literature [Pdf]

Ga Virtual Learning: Victorian Literature: Prose: Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: Postmodernism: "Harrison Bergeron"

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Literature & Composition: Self Selected Drama

Teacher2b.com: Notes for "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt

Glencoe Literature Library: "A Tale of Two Cities" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "High Elk's Treasure" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Hatchet" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Great Expectations" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Across Five Aprils" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Brothers Karamazov" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "The Yearling" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "My Antonia" Study Guide [Pdf]

Glencoe Literature Library: "Ethan Frome" Study Guide [Pdf]

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