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High school writing-essays literature circles for Microsoft Word
The Road (Cormac McCarthy) Exam
An in-depth and editable 75-question multiple choice exam with key and essay prompts. The test includes questions on plot, characters, literary techniques, writing style and themes of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning post-apocalyptic novel. A solid culminating exam after studying the novel that tests students reading comprehension and analysis of the novel.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dystopian Literature Narrative Assignment: Write your own Dystopia
Studying Dystopian literature in your class? Assess your students understanding of Dystopian qualities and practice mastery of the narrative writing task by asking your students to craft a Dystopia of their own. Nurture creativity and cultural awareness by encouraging your students to examine today's societal tendencies. Beg the question... what if? Students Will: -Identify dystopian and literary elements (dystopian: technology, conformity, figureheads, etc. Literary: theme, character developmen
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7th - 11th
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The Chosen - A Complete Teaching Unit Bundle
This is an extremely thorough, complete teaching unit of Chaim Potok's novel The Chosen. It is suitable for middle and high school.
In this jam-packed bundle, you'll find:
20 Vocabulary Words for each of the three parts (Books) of the novel
30 In-Depth, Analytical Questions for each of the three Books
Definitions of all of the vocabulary words
Answers to all of the questions
A test on Books 1-2 and an answer key
Writing prompts for a 5-paragraph essay
Ten post-reading activities
A glos
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8th - 11th
Frankenstein Exam with key
This is an in-depth 75-question multiple choice exam with key, including three essay questions and a creative writing assignment. I use this exam as the culmination for a unit on the novel in my AP Literature classes. The questions touch on character, plot, themes, allusions, style, literary devices, biographical connections and modern day depictions of the monster.
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8th - 12th
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Moon of the Crust Snow & Leave the World Behind film 6part task
Moon of the Crusted Snow & Leave the World Behind film connection + suggested short story connection6 part assessment taskAs you know, there is no film connection available for Moon of the Crusted Snow. I have built a unit outline with 6 assessment tasks for teachers to use in or close their MOTCS unit. The unit includes mini essays with short story connection, hooks, research, character development, and suggested body comparisons between the film and novel.This detailed 3 page document will
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11th - 12th
Book vs. Movie Comparison Project
(Rubrics are a seperate - but free- download) This is an in depth book/movie comparison project consisting of 3 parts: oral presentation, poster and written report. This project asks the student to develop vocabulary, story lines, character and plot analysis as well as using plotting strategies such as Venn Diagram, T-notes and KWL. Thank you -tbssiszy
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8th - 12th
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Quiz on the short story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, Literature Assessment
This is a 10-point multiple choice quiz on Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". Answer key is included. Following the quiz are 4 essay prompts that students can begin working on after finishing the quiz. I ask that they turn in the outline for their chosen essay as an exit ticket for the day. You can count this as part of the quiz or simply use it as a way to start students on brainstorming and outlining their upcoming essay. I usually let students choose the short story they'll write their literar
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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East of Eden Exam
Here is an in-depth and editable 100-question multiple choice exam with essay prompts and the key. Delving deeply into Steinbeck's timeless East of Eden, I include questions that address, plot, character, theme, literary techniques, critic response, allusion, and writing style. This is a solid culminating test on the 600-page novel.In my 31 years of teaching literature, I am always pleasantly surprised to find the majority of my students calling East of Eden one of their favorite books.
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9th - 12th
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The Last of the Mohicans (film studies version) test (with key)
The 1992 film version of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans" remains an engaging viewing experience for students. Here is an in-depth 30-question multiple choice test with an Literary Archetype Essay Assignment. The 1992 film offers enough literary merit to be be a good companion to the very challenging novel. This film and the test offer a strong reinforcement of Literary Archetypes made more popular from by Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth"
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9th - 12th
Fairy Tale Literature Circles
The guide includes 36 pages of articles on fairy tales to supplement the books being read, a literature circles discussion log, project ideas, midterm and final assessments for 6 different fairy tale adaptation books, and essay prompts. I used this in a general education, low income 8th grade classroom. But depending on how you use the following materials, I could see this being used anywhere from a 4th grade to a 10th grade classroom. This guide includes assessments for The Grimm Legacy by Pol
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4th - 10th
Life of Pi exam
This in-depth 50-question multiple choice exam with essay prompts will test students' knowledge of plot, character, literary devices, allusions, writing style and themes. A strong culminating exam for Yann Martel's sweeping novel.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift) exam
An comprehensive, an in-depth 75-question multiple choice and matching exam (with on-demand essay prompts) on Jonathan Swift's famous satire Gulliver's Travels. The questions revolve around characters, locations, plot points, famous quotes, literary devices, themes, style, and author background. A strong culminating exam after careful study of the classic satire. Fully editable if you wish to have test questions concentrated on certain voyages.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Anthem final assessment
This is a final test on the book Anthem by Ayn Rand. I used this book during dystopian circles in my 8th grade classroom, but this could be used in any classroom where this book is appropriate. The test could be used for the entire class or to assess students reading the book individually. The test includes 10 matching questions, 5 quotes where the student must name who said it, 5 events to put in order, and two short answer questions. Feel free to change what you need to in order for this to wo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
2 Analytical Essay Graphic Organizers (Editable and Fillable resource)
2 templates for you to work with what meet your needs as they are common core aligned. This graphic organizer can be used in a variety of different capacities in the classroom to guide and organize analysis of literary texts:1. Use the organizer to guide students in organizing their annotations of literary text.2. Use the organizer as a formative assessment tool for student reading of literary text.3. Make 2 copies of the organizer and have students use them as a tool to gather information from
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6th - 12th, Staff
Underground Railroad (Colson Whitehead) Exam
Here is an in-depth 50-question multiple choice and matching exam (with essay prompts) on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize novel Underground Railroad. This culiminating activity will test students understanding of this brilliant work of blended literary genres employed to depict the harrowing plight of a runaway slave. The questions revolve around plot details, characters, literary devices, genre, themes, and author background.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Novel Questions, AP Literature Prompts for Essays and Discussions
This product contains 55 (yes, 55!) essay prompts / discussion questions which could be used with any novel / play. I have used them as part of in-class discussions, reading circles, short answer test questions, and essay prompts for works like Crime and Punishment, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Hate U Give, The Handmaid's Tale, Lord of the Flies, Macbeth. I have also used these prompts to prep students for the AP Literature exam.This is a word doc, so it is easily editable to fit your
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Antes de Ser Libres theme essay guided notes
SPANISH- Students look at a sample essay of themes that Julia Alvarez develops in the book, Antes de ser libres (Before We Were Free) and students use the same format to finish the third paragraph (more evidence of the coming of age theme.)
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6th - 9th
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All Quiet on the Western Front exam
A fully editable and in-depth 80-question multiple choice and matching exam with essay prompts and key. This is a strong culminating test after thorough study of the classic war novel. The focus of the questions include author background, details of plot, themes and motifs, and literary techniques such as imagery, irony, symbolism, tone, point of view, etc.
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9th - 12th
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Proof (Play by David Auburn) test with graphic organizer study tool
Here is a detailed and editable 45-question multiple choice test with essay prompts and key on David Auburn Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof -- a masterpiece of modern drama. This product also includes a 4-page graphic organizer to support students in their study and understanding of the play in preparation for the exam and essay. Students enjoy the play, appreciates it lean number of pages, and identify with the themes, characters, and modern language. The test is a good check for understandin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Siddhartha Exam
Here's an in-depth, detailed and editable 60-question multiple choice exam with essay prompts and key on Hermann Hesse's classic Siddhartha. The test includes questions about plot, character, literary techniques, symbolism and theme. A good culminating test to check students reading comprehension and analysis of this masterpiece of a man's search for enlightenment.
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8th - 12th
Novel Note Catcher Graphic Organizer for Book Club, Essay Drafting, etc.
As both a middle school and high school teacher, I've noticed one of the biggest struggles students have when it comes time to write an essay is finding strong evidence for their ideas. Especially when reading a novel, it can be hard for them to remember where something happened, and even harder if they did not mark it. I started using this "Evidence Tracker" graphic organizer for both my whole-class novel and book club units, and it has been a HUGE help! It asks students to write down quotes th
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5th - 9th
Cry, the Beloved Country Exam (Alan Paton) with key
Here is an in-depth 50-question multiple choice and matching exam with essay prompts. A solid culminating test for those teaching Alan Paton's timeless classic Cry, The Beloved Country. Questions range from character and plot, to theme and literary devices.
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9th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet: Essay Package
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if requiredPackage includes essay topics and instructions, an excellent graphic organizer and the best essay rubric ever.Also check out my Romeo and Juliet 2 Tests package and the Romeo and Juliet Complete Unit packageCheck out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and liter
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7th - 12th
The Power of One exam (film version)
This editable 35-question multiple choice exam with essay prompt tests students on the viewing of the 1992 film version of Bruce Courtenay's novel. The film, with strong editing, soundtrack, and cinematography, is an engaging and powerful complement to teaching Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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