Homeschool Close Reading Literature Circles

UPDATED FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR: Finally, a poetry unit designed for high-school English that teenagers genuinely love!! Your students' skills in close reading and literary analysis of poems will skyrocket....

The 3-week unit features 60+ canonical poems written by a diverse spectrum of English-speaking poets. The poems and accompanying lesson plans are organized into 12 thematic packets which can be used in sequence over two weeks. That's over 200 pages worth of editable poetry resources!

This unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, quick writes, literary device quizzes, and analytical writing assignments will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Here are some highlights from this editable 200-page curriculum:

• Homework Packets with Poems (5-6 Poems per Packet): The 12 homework packets contain a total of 71 poems by a diverse range of award-winning poets such as William Shakespeare, John Keats, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath, Robert Hayden, Theodore Roethke, Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde, Mary Oliver, Gary Soto, Li-Young Lee, Ada Limón, Elizabeth Acevedo, and others. The poems are collected into ten reading packets that focus on prominent literary devices and themes: 1) poems using sensory imagery, 2) poems using figurative language, 3) love poems, 4) poems on ethical dilemmas, 5) poems on complex parent-child dynamics, and 6) poems on cultural identity. Because teenagers have a lot to say about these themes, the poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (75 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)

• Literary Devices Quizzes: A total of ten quizzes, each with 10 questions about a wide range of literary devices: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Open each class with a quiz to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the homework packets. Answer keys included. (24 pages).

• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for the first poem in each of the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive foot. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (60 pages)

• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (24 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (15 pages)

This entire resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as PDF documents — which are easy to navigate and quick to print!

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing Rigorous Resources.

Happy teaching!

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Should you prefer to purchase the poetry units individually, here are links to the five poetry units:

Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry

Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry

Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems

Poetry Unit #4: Poems on Ethical Dilemmas

Poetry Unit #5: Poems on Family Relationships

Poetry Unit #6: Poems on Cultural Identity

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The Story of Ferdinand Bull Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Robert Lawson (book not included).

This 54-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

54 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with bull- shaped lined paper :…..

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Ferdinand Vs Other Bulls

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

25. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

26. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

27. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

28. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

29. Word Search page (20 words)

30. Word Scramble page (10 words)

31. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

32. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

33. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

34. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

35. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

36. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

37. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

38. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet

39. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

41. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

42. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

43. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

44. Acrostic Poem : FLOWER

45. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From FERDINAND

46. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

47. Math : 12 simple addition problems

48. * * * Math : answer sheet

49. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

50. * * * Math : answer sheet

51. Label a Bull : 9 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

52. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

53. Seek, Find & Color : 15 images to find on the page & color by instruction

54. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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Ivy + Bean : The Ghost That Had To Go Chapter Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension: A Literacy Book Companion Unit with & Fun Activities, based on the book by Annie Barrows (book not included).

This 55-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

55 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 2 Comprehension short-answer questions PER CHAPTER (total of 24) : Ch 1-3

3. continued : ch 4-6

4. continued : ch 7-9

5. continued : ch 10-12

6. 2 Multiple Choice Questions PER CHAPTER (total of 24) Ch 1-3

7. continued : ch 4-6

8. continued : ch 7-9

9. continued : ch 10-12

10. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets_) : ch1-6_

11. *** continued answer sheet, Ch7-12

12. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations; (one scene per chapter)

13. *** Sequencing answers

14. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

15. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

16. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

17. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

18. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

20. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

21. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

22. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

23. Writing Prompt : with potion bottle- shaped lined paper ...

24. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Bean Vs Ivy

25. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

26. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

27. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (for use over entire theme of book. See also the Read & Respond Per Chapter page)

28. Chapter by Chapter Read & Respond : What I Read ; New Vocabulary Words I Found (2 chapters per page; you may print 5 times to use for all 10 chapters)

29. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

30. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

31. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box

32. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

33. 20-Word Search page

34. 10 Word Scramble page

35. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

36. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

37. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

38. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

39. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

40. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

41. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words

42. Design & Detail illustrating page

43. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

44. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

45. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

46. Acrostic Poem : SECRET

47. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From IMAGINATION (NEW 2023)

48. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

49. Math : 12 simple addition problems

50. * * * Math : answer sheet

51. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

52. * * * Math : answer sheet

53. Nouns : Categorize nouns from the book into Person, Place, or Thing

54. * * * Nouns Answer Sheet

55. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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This 31 page middle grade lesson plan comes ready to implement with easy to follow, color coded examples and activities for teaching, learning, and mastering author's style and types of sentences. Includes: History of Writing and Changes in Styles (1400s and 1700s to current) Models for writing great author's style and types of sentences Practice activities for sentence lengths and varieties Types of sentences (basic, compound, complex, compound-complex) Colorcoded examples of sentences Tips for writing Peer workshopping activities Excellent for homeschool, flipped classes, Gifted & Talented/Pre-Ap/AP, literacy centers, project based classrooms, and test prep. Meets CCSS and state guidelines for ELA. Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type . (Book not included)

This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

47 Pages Total Include:
* 10 Comprehension short-answer questions, with visual illustrations for each answer option
* 10 Multiple Choice Questions 
* * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
* Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
* Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

* Vocabulary Words in Use –insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box
* * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to...

* Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
* 20-Word Search page
* 10 Word Scramble page
* Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
* * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

· Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

* Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 
* Design & Detail illustrating page...
* Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
* Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order
* * * Sequencing answers
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
* ABC Order : 20 words from the book

* * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
* Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 
* Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

* Writing Prompt : with barn- shaped lined paper ...

* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: The Cows Vs The Hens

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

* Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

* Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

* Acrostic Poem : FARMER
* Math : 12 simple addition problems
* * * Math : answer sheet

* Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
* * * Math : answer sheet
* Label a Chicken : 7 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

* Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words

* Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

* Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

* * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

* Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction

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A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book How Groundhog's Garden Grew, by Lynne Cherry. (Book not included). Reading Level 3.7..

This 41-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

41 Pages Total Include:

1. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

2. * * continued

3. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

4. * * continued

5. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

6. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

7. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

8. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

9. Vocabulary Words in Use –Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

10. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ....

12. Word Search page (20 words)

13. Word Scramble page (10 words)

14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Design & Detail illustrating page

20. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

21. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

22. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

23. * * * Sequencing answers

24. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

25. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

26. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

27. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

28. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

29. Writing Prompt : with broccoli- shaped lined paper....

30. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Groundhog Vs Squirrel

31. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

32. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

33. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

34. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

35. Acrostic Poem : GARDEN

36. Math : 12 simple addition problems

37. * * * Math : answer sheet

38. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

39. * * * Math : answer sheet

40. Label a BEE : 7 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word
41. Interactive Journal Entry : How To ....

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Frog & Toad Are Friends Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Arnold Lobel . (Book NOT included.)

10 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions (2 per story)

10 Multiple Choice Questions (2 per story)

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 10 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (2 per story)

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Or see my full 56-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!

Frog & Toad Are Friends

See also::
Days with Frog & Toad : 4 Book Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit 50p

Frog & Toad Together : Comprehension Book Companion Literacy Unit Activity Pack

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Ditch the reading logs; ignite your students' analytical fire!

The dialectical journal format becomes a springboard for engaging class discussions, fostering active participation and a deeper understanding of the text. I love to use these when we read short stories or novels when I want the students to notice something, but I want them to have the joy of discovery. Someone always, inevitably, picks up on what I wanted to highlight, and the added bonus is that other students get to share their insights, too. Dialectical Journals have been a great confidence builder!

Empower Students to Analyze, Question, and Create Meaning:

• Go beyond summaries: Unlike traditional reading logs, dialectical journals encourage students to think critically about the text, prompting them to identify key quotes, analyze their significance, and connect them to their own thoughts and experiences.
• Cultivate analytical skills: Students learn to question the author's intent, evaluate evidence, formulate their own interpretations, and ask their own questions.

Everything You Need to Get Started:

• Teacher-Friendly Guide: Get a clear roadmap with a Teacher's Guide featuring an introduction lesson for dialectical journals/lesson suggestions.
• Modeling & Practice: A sample journal page is included to model and practice the dialectical journal process with your students.
• Ready-to-Use Dialectical Journals: Choose from Fiction or Nonfiction templates, easily printed as a weekly journal or stand-alone pages. Both formats include:
  • Journal Cover Page
  • Ideas/Concepts to Consider Page to prime students' thinking
  • 5 Journal Pages for efficient printing
  • Weekly Summary Page to encourage reflection and synthesis
• Flexible & Adaptable: A PDF print version and Google Slides access (for all student pages) is included for a seamless transition into your existing classroom workflow.
• Easy Assessment: Scoring Rubric (suitable for both fiction and nonfiction) simplifies grading and provides clear expectations for students.

I hope you'll find this resource as valuable in your classroom as I have in mine, and I hope it makes your teacher life a little bit easier in the process!

Merry Christmas, Strega Nona Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit :

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Merry Christmas, Strega Nona . (Book not included)

This 33-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

33 Pages Total Include:
* 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 
* 10 Multiple Choice Questions 
* * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
* Story Elements (Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving)”
* Vocabulary : 10 Italian Words from the book, with matching definitions
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Step-by-Step
* Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
* 20-Word Search page
* 10 Word Scramble page
* Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
* Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map
* Title Page (Author, Illustrator, etc)
* Design & Detail illustrating page
* Opinion Journal
* Cause & Effect  
* ABC Order (20 words from the book)
* * * ABC Order Answer Sheet}
* Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

* * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
* Rhyme Time (15 words from the book, to match up to 20 rhyming words)
* Book Report

* Writing Prompt : with gift- shaped lined paper :...
* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Strega Nona Vs Big Anthony

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

* Acrostic Poem : ADVENT

* Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
* * * Math : answer sheet

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Amelia Bedelia Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Peggy Parrish. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * _Sequencing answers
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Amelia Bedelia Reading Comprehension Book Study Companion Literacy Idioms Speech

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Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 20-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Jhumpa Lahiri's extraordinary short story, "A Temporary Matter"! Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The reading quiz, discussion questions, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Hold your students accountable for completing the homework by beginning class with a quick reading quiz. Then facilitate a dynamic discussion that motivates students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, psychoanalytic, cultural studies, etc.

Here are some highlights from this 20-page curriculum:

• Reading Quiz: The reading quiz contains 10 questions focused on important details from the plot of "A Temporary Matter." For this story, I chose to create a fill-in-the-blank quiz that takes the form of a summary of the story's plot. There are 10 blank lines within the summary where students are expected to provide a missing word, name, or number. As a result, grading this quiz is simple and quick. Answer key included. (2 pages)

• Discussion Question Handout: One double-sided handout featuring 12 discussion questions on Jhumpa Lahiri's "A Temporary Matter." The discussion questions are the divided into 5 sections, each of which focuses on a different literary element or theme: characterization, setting, sharing secrets, etc. As with all of my resources, the discussion questions are the beating heart of this lesson plan. Every question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! (2 pages)

• Discussion Question Answer Key: This unit features a detailed answer key that's informed by many of the best scholarly essays on "A Temporary Matter." But please note that there is rarely a single "correct" answer for any question. Rather, the discussions questions are designed to foster lively exchanges and interpretive debates among students. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence! (8 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Lahiri's wonderfully complex story. Let students choose from one of two thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a similar topic of their own. Rubric included. (4 pages)

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the units feature rigorous, content-rich lessons guaranteed to boost your students' close-reading and critical-thinking skills. What distinguishes this unit is how the discussion questions and writing assignment are designed to help student arrive at an abundance of interpretive insights!!

This entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word doc *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to CUSTOMIZE the materials to suit your teaching style and/or your students' skill levels — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the unit as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print. Click on the green “preview” button to see exactly what you’ll get....

Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!

Happy teaching!

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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. in English with a research specialization in American literature. Check out these units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There

Complete Unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative

Complete Unit on Nella Larsen's Passing

Complete Unit on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

Complete Unit on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye

Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun

Complete Unit on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye

Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Henry’s Freedom Box

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This 38-page EDITABLE poetry unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The 10 poems in this mini-unit all focus on different kinds of ethical dilemmas.

Because teenagers are genuinely intrigued by ethical dilemmas, these poems will set the stage for your class to have authentic discussions that inspire a whole new depth of reflection. The literary devices quizzes, discussion prompts, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

Here are some highlights from this 38-page curriculum:

• Homework Packets with Poems about Ethical Dilemmas: The two homework packets contains a total of 10 poems by a diverse range of award-winning poets such as Robert Frost, William Stafford, Ada Limón, Jan Beatty, Ross Gay, and others. Every poem focuses on some kind of ethical dilemma. Because teenagers are genuinely intrigued by ethical dilemmas, these poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (10 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)

• Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the nightly homework packets: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. The digital versions of the quizzes on Google Forms will grade every student's work and generate a list of their scores. Answer keys included. (4 pages).

• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for the first poem in each of two nightly homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive foot. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (7 pages)

• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (3 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (3 pages)

This entire 38-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print! Finally, as a free bonus, I'm including links to digital copies of every document in user-friendly platforms like Google Docs and Google Forms.

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing Rigorous Resources!!

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

Links to all of the poetry units in this collection:

Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry

Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry

Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems

Poetry Unit #4: Ethical Dilemmas in Poetry

Poetry Unit #5: Family Dynamics in Poetry

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Chrysanthemum Back to School Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the book by Kevin Henkes (book & cartoon not included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Chrysanthemum Back to School Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension

** See my School-Related packets here : Teaching Inclusion School Packets

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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Mother Bruce Goose SPRING Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Ryan T Higgins (book NOT included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Mother Bruce Goose SPRING Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

See my Spring packets here : Teaching Inclusion Spring Packets

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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A Tiger Tail Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the book by M Boldt (book not included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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A Tiger Tail Back to School Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension Fun

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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How to Catch the Easter Bunny Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Adam Wallace (book NOT included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Or see my full 54-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!
How to Catch the Easter Bunny Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension

See my EASTER packets here: Teaching Inclusion Easter Packets

See my Spring packets here : Teaching Inclusion Spring Packets

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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The Jelly Donut Difference, Sharing Kindness with the World Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the book by Maria Dismondy (book & cartoon not included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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The Jelly Donut Difference Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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Love, Splat Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Rob Scotton (book NOT included).

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Love, Splat Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Valentines Day

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Teaching Inclusion Valentine Packets

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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Miss Nelson is Missing Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Allard. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Miss Nelson is Missing Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Worksheets

** See my School-Related packets here : Teaching Inclusion School Packets

Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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