With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.
With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft, English teachers will save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom.

"The Tree" 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 Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: allusions to Greek mythology, inexplicable vanishings, the personification of inanimate objects, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree," 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; emergency substitute lesson plans and materials; the public domain narrative; 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 role of the beekeeper

  • The protagonists' jobs

  • The nature of the relationship between the protagonists

  • The artistic inspirations of each individual protagonist

  • The Tyrant of Syracuse's motivations

  • The goddess whom the Tyrant wishes to honor

  • Kalos' reaction to his grave illness

  • The request Kalos makes of his friend upon his death

  • The promise Musides makes to Kalos prior to his death

  • The length of time it takes Musides to complete his assigned task

  • Peculiar characteristics of the tree

  • The fate of Musides and his work

By completing the close reading analysis worksheet, students will:

  • Articulate what is stated explicitly and implicitly

  • Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave

  • Compare and contrast characters

  • Analyze a given excerpt and explain how situational irony develops

  • Discern the meaning of complex words and phrases

  • Make logical inferences about the author's intentions

  • Cite textual evidence in support of claims

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision.

In the event of a teacher absence, the following supplemental items are provided:

  • Low-prep lesson plan for unexpected absences. This comes pre-filled with learning targets and agenda items. Space is also designated for classroom teachers to identify the name(s) of their class(es), the hour(s) of their class(es), student leaders, and upcoming homework assignments and assessments.

  • Bell ringer activity. Help a substitute teacher engage students (and find time to take attendance) with a thematically linked writing prompt.

  • Miscellaneous performance tasks handout. Extend student thinking and learning in the event of unexpected absences with this item outlining creative tasks pertaining to the short story. For example, students may write poetry or journal entries from the perspective of a character; write a brief retelling of the narrative from a different character's perspective; explore the thematic significance of stories; review the overall quality of the narrative with objectivity and supporting evidence; and more.

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 Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: allusions to Greek mythology, inexplicable vanishings, the personification of inanimate objects, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree," 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; emergency substitute lesson plans and materials; the public domain narrative; 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 role of the beekeeper

  • The protagonists' jobs

  • The nature of the relationship between the protagonists

  • The artistic inspirations of each individual protagonist

  • The Tyrant of Syracuse's motivations

  • The goddess whom the Tyrant wishes to honor

  • Kalos' reaction to his grave illness

  • The request Kalos makes of his friend upon his death

  • The promise Musides makes to Kalos prior to his death

  • The length of time it takes Musides to complete his assigned task

  • Peculiar characteristics of the tree

  • The fate of Musides and his work

By completing the close reading analysis worksheet, students will:

  • Articulate what is stated explicitly and implicitly

  • Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave

  • Compare and contrast characters

  • Analyze a given excerpt and explain how situational irony develops

  • Discern the meaning of complex words and phrases

  • Make logical inferences about the author's intentions

  • Cite textual evidence in support of claims

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision.

In the event of a teacher absence, the following supplemental items are provided:

  • Low-prep lesson plan for unexpected absences. This comes pre-filled with learning targets and agenda items. Space is also designated for classroom teachers to identify the name(s) of their class(es), the hour(s) of their class(es), student leaders, and upcoming homework assignments and assessments.

  • Bell ringer activity. Help a substitute teacher engage students (and find time to take attendance) with a thematically linked writing prompt.

  • Miscellaneous performance tasks handout. Extend student thinking and learning in the event of unexpected absences with this item outlining creative tasks pertaining to the short story. For example, students may write poetry or journal entries from the perspective of a character; write a brief retelling of the narrative from a different character's perspective; explore the thematic significance of stories; review the overall quality of the narrative with objectivity and supporting evidence; and more.

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 Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: allusions to Greek mythology, inexplicable vanishings, the personification of inanimate objects, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree," 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; emergency substitute lesson plans and materials; the public domain narrative; 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 role of the beekeeper

  • The protagonists' jobs

  • The nature of the relationship between the protagonists

  • The artistic inspirations of each individual protagonist

  • The Tyrant of Syracuse's motivations

  • The goddess whom the Tyrant wishes to honor

  • Kalos' reaction to his grave illness

  • The request Kalos makes of his friend upon his death

  • The promise Musides makes to Kalos prior to his death

  • The length of time it takes Musides to complete his assigned task

  • Peculiar characteristics of the tree

  • The fate of Musides and his work

By completing the close reading analysis worksheet, students will:

  • Articulate what is stated explicitly and implicitly

  • Analyze how complex characters think, interact, and behave

  • Compare and contrast characters

  • Analyze a given excerpt and explain how situational irony develops

  • Discern the meaning of complex words and phrases

  • Make logical inferences about the author's intentions

  • Cite textual evidence in support of claims

  • Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision.

In the event of a teacher absence, the following supplemental items are provided:

  • Low-prep lesson plan for unexpected absences. This comes pre-filled with learning targets and agenda items. Space is also designated for classroom teachers to identify the name(s) of their class(es), the hour(s) of their class(es), student leaders, and upcoming homework assignments and assessments.

  • Bell ringer activity. Help a substitute teacher engage students (and find time to take attendance) with a thematically linked writing prompt.

  • Miscellaneous performance tasks handout. Extend student thinking and learning in the event of unexpected absences with this item outlining creative tasks pertaining to the short story. For example, students may write poetry or journal entries from the perspective of a character; write a brief retelling of the narrative from a different character's perspective; explore the thematic significance of stories; review the overall quality of the narrative with objectivity and supporting evidence; and more.

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 Tree" by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: allusions to Greek mythology, inexplicable vanishings, the personification of inanimate objects, and more. With this bundle of high school resources covering "The Tree," 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; emergency substitute lesson plans and materials; the public domain narrative; and answer keys.