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Common Lit: "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer

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Ernest Lawrence Thayer (1863-1940) was an American writer and poet, best known for the following poem, which is considered a classic in sports-related literature. As you read, take notes on how the author develops the mood of the poem. It also offers a guided reading mode, an assessment, and discussion questions. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

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Concepts
poetry, reading comprehension
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Practice