The Handmaid's Tale Test, Answer Key, and Study Guide for High School
With this summative test covering the entirety of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, English teachers will evaluate students' reading comprehension, knowledge of literary devices, essay writing skills, and ability to articulate how the author develops and reinforces theme (that totalitarianism has grave effects on ordinary people). An answer key, standards-based writing rubric, sample essay response, and test prep study guide are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate an ability to:
Correctly identify characters based on given details and descriptions
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, allusion, dramatic irony, portmanteau, pun, and more
Analyze passages and make logical inferences in the context of those passages
Write a brief essay in which students convey ideas with relevant textual evidence and adhere to the standard conventions of written English
More resources are available for a variety of novels:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
With this summative test covering the entirety of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, English teachers will evaluate students' reading comprehension, knowledge of literary devices, essay writing skills, and ability to articulate how the author develops and reinforces theme (that totalitarianism has grave effects on ordinary people). An answer key, standards-based writing rubric, sample essay response, and test prep study guide are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate an ability to:
Correctly identify characters based on given details and descriptions
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, allusion, dramatic irony, portmanteau, pun, and more
Analyze passages and make logical inferences in the context of those passages
Write a brief essay in which students convey ideas with relevant textual evidence and adhere to the standard conventions of written English
More resources are available for a variety of novels:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
With this summative test covering the entirety of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, English teachers will evaluate students' reading comprehension, knowledge of literary devices, essay writing skills, and ability to articulate how the author develops and reinforces theme (that totalitarianism has grave effects on ordinary people). An answer key, standards-based writing rubric, sample essay response, and test prep study guide are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate an ability to:
Correctly identify characters based on given details and descriptions
Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, allusion, dramatic irony, portmanteau, pun, and more
Analyze passages and make logical inferences in the context of those passages
Write a brief essay in which students convey ideas with relevant textual evidence and adhere to the standard conventions of written English
More resources are available for a variety of novels:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
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With this summative test covering the entirety of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, English teachers will evaluate students' reading comprehension, knowledge of literary devices, essay writing skills, and ability to articulate how the author develops and reinforces theme (that totalitarianism has grave effects on ordinary people). An answer key, standards-based writing rubric, sample essay response, and test prep study guide are included.