"The Doom that Came to Sarnath" by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

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For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. "The Doom that Came to Sarnath" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: the plundering of a race of lizard people, shadows that seemingly originate from the moon, the vanishing of an entire city, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Doom that Came to Sarnath," English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; the public domain narrative (estimated Lexile Measure of 1300-1400); and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

By completing the quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

  • The name Sarnath used to be known by

  • A physical description of the beings who once inhabited the area

  • The name of the beings' leader

  • The object worshiped by the beings

  • The value humans saw in this region

  • The fate of the strange beings and the object they worshiped

  • The function of the amphitheater

  • The celebration humans held in commemoration of genocide

  • A strange event that takes place annually

  • The amount of time that has passed since the killing of the beings

  • The fate of the kings and their noblemen

  • The resolution

By completing the close reading analysis worksheet, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly

  • Determine the function of a given paragraph

  • Provide a detailed description of a group of characters

  • Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text

  • Analyze nuances in words with similar definitions

  • Make logical inferences about character motivations

  • Analyze how complex characters think, behave, and interact

  • Examine the author's intent

  • Articulate the significance of a given detail

  • Apply knowledge of literary devices such as foreshadowing

  • Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

These resources may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

Resources are available for a variety of Gothic novels and short stories:

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For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. "The Doom that Came to Sarnath" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: the plundering of a race of lizard people, shadows that seemingly originate from the moon, the vanishing of an entire city, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Doom that Came to Sarnath," English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; the public domain narrative (estimated Lexile Measure of 1300-1400); and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

By completing the quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

  • The name Sarnath used to be known by

  • A physical description of the beings who once inhabited the area

  • The name of the beings' leader

  • The object worshiped by the beings

  • The value humans saw in this region

  • The fate of the strange beings and the object they worshiped

  • The function of the amphitheater

  • The celebration humans held in commemoration of genocide

  • A strange event that takes place annually

  • The amount of time that has passed since the killing of the beings

  • The fate of the kings and their noblemen

  • The resolution

By completing the close reading analysis worksheet, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly

  • Determine the function of a given paragraph

  • Provide a detailed description of a group of characters

  • Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text

  • Analyze nuances in words with similar definitions

  • Make logical inferences about character motivations

  • Analyze how complex characters think, behave, and interact

  • Examine the author's intent

  • Articulate the significance of a given detail

  • Apply knowledge of literary devices such as foreshadowing

  • Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

These resources may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

Resources are available for a variety of Gothic novels and short stories:

For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. "The Doom that Came to Sarnath" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: the plundering of a race of lizard people, shadows that seemingly originate from the moon, the vanishing of an entire city, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Doom that Came to Sarnath," English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; the public domain narrative (estimated Lexile Measure of 1300-1400); and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

By completing the quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

  • The name Sarnath used to be known by

  • A physical description of the beings who once inhabited the area

  • The name of the beings' leader

  • The object worshiped by the beings

  • The value humans saw in this region

  • The fate of the strange beings and the object they worshiped

  • The function of the amphitheater

  • The celebration humans held in commemoration of genocide

  • A strange event that takes place annually

  • The amount of time that has passed since the killing of the beings

  • The fate of the kings and their noblemen

  • The resolution

By completing the close reading analysis worksheet, students will:

  • Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly

  • Determine the function of a given paragraph

  • Provide a detailed description of a group of characters

  • Define complex words and phrases as they are used in the text

  • Analyze nuances in words with similar definitions

  • Make logical inferences about character motivations

  • Analyze how complex characters think, behave, and interact

  • Examine the author's intent

  • Articulate the significance of a given detail

  • Apply knowledge of literary devices such as foreshadowing

  • Support claims and ideas with reasoned thinking and relevant textual evidence

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

These resources may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

Resources are available for a variety of Gothic novels and short stories:

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For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. "The Doom that Came to Sarnath" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: the plundering of a race of lizard people, shadows that seemingly originate from the moon, the vanishing of an entire city, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Doom that Came to Sarnath," English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. Included are the following: a multiple choice, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; the public domain narrative (estimated Lexile Measure of 1300-1400); and answer keys.