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Dream-Land Theme of Sadness
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of sadness in the poem "Dream-Land." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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The Great Figure Theme of Versions of Reality
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "The Great Figure." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night Theme of Old Age
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of old age in "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities...
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night Theme of Family
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night." Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
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Dream-Land Theme of Man and the Natural World
For this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Dream-Land." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Dream-Land Theme of Isolation
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Dream-Land." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Harlem (Dream Deferred) Theme of Choices
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Harlem," by Langston Hughes. Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
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John Donne's Poetry Worksheet
Concluding a study of metaphysical poetry? Challenge John Donne scholars with a activity that asks them to identify the subject of several of his poems, to interpret lines, to find examples of metaphysical conceits, and to analyze how...
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Women
Alice Walker's poem "Women" provides ninth graders the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to identify how a writer's choice of syntax and diction contribute to the development of the theme of the work.
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers Themes
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students respond to 5 discussion questions that require them to investigate the symbolism of rivers in the Langston Hughes poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers."
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Goblin Market Theme of Women and Femininity
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "Goblin Market." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Poetry Group Activity
In this Romeo and Juliet worksheet, students complete a group project by creating a poem on an assigned topic relating to themes found in Romeo and Juliet.
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If
Rudyard Kipling's advice to his son in the poem "If" is a resounding message that echoes through generations. After reading the famous poem, middle schoolers work on analyzing specific lines, completing activities based on unfamiliar...
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Hope Child Theme
In this Language Arts learning exercise, students answer 4 questions about the theme of the novel Home Child. For example, "What hope do you think Mrs. Fellowes has for Arthur?"
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"Ode to a Nightingale" Theme of Man and the Natural World
In this "Ode to a Nightingale" worksheet, learners discuss Keats view of nature. Students follow the poet's progression into the world of nature and the images used to convey his feelings.
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Earth Day Reading Comprehension
Here is a really neat Earth Day reading passage that can be used online or printed. The initial passage provides learners with the opportunity to read a poem entitled, "Woodman, Spare That Tree!" It also includes comprehension questions...
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Dragon Alliterations
You don't have to slay the dragon in this activity. Young writers review poetic devices with a set of worksheets about alliteration and similes. Once they finish waxing poetic about their dragon friends, they craft a final acrostic poem.
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The Road Not Taken
An effective lesson plan truly can make all the difference. Seventh graders read, analyze, and annotate Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" before writing an essay about what they believe to be the theme of the iconic poem.
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The House on Mango Street Activity Pack
Enrich a unit on The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros with a selection of related activities. The packet contains nine activities that go from pre-reading through wrapping up the novel. Young readers work on studying author's...
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Pond Theme Unit
In this pond theme worksheet students research facts on pond life. Students complete comprehension questions, crosswords, word search, and math puzzles. Students write a short report.
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Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
One of Emily Dickinson's most poignant works is the focus of a poetry analysis activity. After reading "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers," individuals answer ten multiple-choice and short-answer questions about the elements found...
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Fairy Tale Alliterations
Fairy tales are the perfect way to focus on alliteration. Learners complete activities relating to alliteration and similes using a fairy tale theme. Then, they complete an acrostic poem using the words fairy tale.
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"My Papa's Waltz" Theme of Power
In this "My Papa's Waltz" activity, learners discover the theme of power in the poem. Students answer questions about the power of the father in the poem and the relationships in the family in the poem.
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"Ode to a Nightingale" Theme of Transience
In this "Ode to a Nightingale" worksheet, learners explore the theme of the fleeting nature of youth and happiness. Students discuss the meaning of the symbols and the speaker's state of mind.