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Time-saving Sources for Activities and Assessment Tools
Text Synopsis:
In-depth chapter-by-chapter notes for newer guides

Author's Biographical Sketch:
including a bibliography of other works

Brief Literary Criticism


Objectives:
General for the genre/themes, specific for the text

Compact Definitions of Literary Terms

Cross-Curricular Resources and Activities:
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'Meaning Study':
Vocabulary reviewed and discussed in reference to the work, includes vocab test

Comprehension Study:
Discussion questions pertaining to themes & motifs of the text

2 Comprehension Tests:
Made up of multiple choice and essay

Student Activity Suggestions

Timeline of Events In the work or the author's life
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Maps (for newer guides)


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