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Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Pygmalion. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Richard III by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Richard III. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on The Things They Carried. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of...
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Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Tristam Shandy. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and essay questions based on Thackeray's Vanity Fair. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom...
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The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on The Wild Duck. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Father Knows Best, Write a Father's Day Letter
Students write a Father's Day letter. For this friendly letter writing lesson, students brainstorm a list of parent responsibilities, then write three specific ways their fathers care for them. Students share learning experiences they...
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Literature for Lesson 2 - The UnderGround Railroad
Learners examine the use of the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students determine the meaning of the word slavery. They study the Underground Railroad through the use of literature and Internet websites. They...
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Murderous Macbeth
Focus on the murders that occur in Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth. What are the motivations, and who dies? See what your readers recall with this quiz.
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You
After reading a poem entitled You class members share what they think the poem is about and offer support for their interpretation.
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Lesson Plan to Accompany Psalm of Life
Students read and analyze the poem, "Psalm of Life," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They create a Footsteps Quilt, developing quilt squares to represent each goal and gift they would leave as a gift to humanity.
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Arizona Challenge
In this Arizona instructional activity, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about Arizona. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Plural of Noun Formation Practice #1
In this plural nouns practice worksheet, students read an informative lesson about plural nouns. Students then respond to 20 questions that require them to make the shown nouns plural.
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Much Ado About Nothing: Fun Trivia Quiz
This student-made online, interactive quiz requires identifying the speaker of quotes from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. While you may want to use it as a reference, the format and subject of some prompts are questionable.
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Senior English Beowulf Test
The first thirty-seven questions on this assessment check for knowledge of the events in Beowulf. The short answer prompt asks readers to identify five characteristics of an epic and to give examples from Beowulf in support. Finally,...
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Bully Free Lesson Plans—Eighth Grade
Middle schoolers are likely very familiar with the concept of bullying and cliques. Discuss their experiences and brainstorm ways to handle peer conflict and feelings of exclusion with a poem that focuses on bullying, and a second lesson...
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Introduction to Historical Thinking
Christopher Columbus: hero or villain? Prepare class members for the debate with activities that asks them to think critically about how history is reported.
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Historic Takes
Middle schoolers examine photographs of memorials for veterans. They identify who is being honored and why. They research one hero they find interesting and create a memorial for them. They share their hero with the class.
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Paul Robeson: 20th-Century Renaissance Man, Hero In Any Century
Students study the life and times of actor Paul Robeson. In this social activism lesson, students research primary and secondary documents to create multi-media presentations featuring Paul Robeson's life and political activism.
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Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes
In this Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes worksheet, students read the book Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Rosa Parks
Students examine the actions of Rosa Parks. They identify the reasons why philanthropy is good for the community and individuals. They write a letter to someone they admire because of their qualities.
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Uncle Jed's Barbershop
In this Uncle Jed's Barbershop worksheet, students read the book Uncle Jed's Barbershop and complete short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Comprehension Questions for Cousins
In this comprehension questions for Cousins worksheet, students read the book then answer 18 comprehension questions about it.
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Imaginative Power - Exploring Superheroes
Third graders identify super human powers and their uses found in comic and cartoon characters, identify use of visual elements such as line, shape, and color, and create drawings of an original super character with at least two extra...