Elegy for Lincoln: Walt Whitman’s Poem

In this activity, students read a “O Captain! My Captain!” about Abraham Lincoln and his death. Students then answer questions about the poem.

Find the Main Idea: Little Women

Students read a passage from Louisa May Alcott’s book, Little Women, and write the main idea and two supporting ideas.

Find the Main Idea: Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Students write the main idea and up to 5 supporting ideas after reading a short passage from the book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain.

Her Story: Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York around 1797, escaping to freedmom 1825. In this activity, students read the passage and answer related questions.

How Do I Love Thee? Supporting Ideas

Citing text examples is the focus of this poetry worksheet of Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee?”

Inference Practice 2: Where Am I?

Here’s some inference practice for your middle school student.

Irish Proverbs Worksheet Activity

This activity lists some Irish proverbs, and your students will explain what they think each one means.

Irony in Poetry

Two poetry passages from classic literature are the focus of this irony worksheet.

Mark Twain and the Homesick Connecticut Yankee

Mark Twain published A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court in 1889. Students read an excerpt from chapter 7 and answer questions.

Mark Twain: How to Tell a Story

Students read the beginning of Mark Twain’s essay “How to Tell a Story” and answer related questions.

Mark Twain: Travels Abroad

Mark Twain is known for his fictional works, but he also wrote one of the best-selling travel books of all time: The Innocents Abroad. Students read an excerpt from Chapter 7 and answer questions.

Oliver Becomes an Apprentice

Charles Dickens published Oliver Twist in 1837. It is the story of a poor orphan named Oliver Twist and his many difficulties and adventures as he grows up. Students read the passage and answer questions.

Poetry and Poets: Robert Frost

Frost wrote vibrant poetry about nature and the rural life. Below is one of his poems from a collection published in 1916. Students read it carefully and answer the questions.

Romeo and Juliet: Sword Fight

Students read an excerpt from Romeo and Juliet and answer related questions.

Shakespeare: Understanding the Sonnet

William Shakespeare is known for his plays, but he also wrote over 150 sonnets. In this activity, students read one of his sonnets and write the rhyme scheme.

Shakespeare’s Language: What’s the Meaning?

Your student will determine the meaning of some of the words and phrases from a soliloquy from Shakespeare’s As You Like It.

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet: Understanding the Prologue

Students will learn about prologues in this activity and will enhance their skills by answering questions about the “Romeo and Juliet” excerpt.