M. Towle

M. Towle is a veteran Language Arts and Social Studies teacher with fourteen years of classroom experience in urban schools in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. M. Towle holds an M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and is the founder of TeachNovels.com.

Great Gatsby Discussion Questions Chapter FEATURED

“The Great Gatsby” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (PDF, High School)

The Great Gatsby Discussion Question (Chapters 1-9) Nine sets of discussion questions for The Great Gatsby (one per chapter) each with 8 open-ended prompts and 2 key excerpts for close reading. Designed for high school ELA, Socratic seminar, and small-group discussion. Print the PDF or cut and paste individual prompts… Read More »“The Great Gatsby” Discussion Questions by Chapter — Socratic Seminar (PDF, High School)

Anticipation Guide for THE GREAT GATSBY

This free Great Gatsby anticipation guide prepares high school students for Fitzgerald’s major themes before they open the book. Ten agree/disagree/qualify statements on topics including wealth, identity, obsession, and the American Dream. Print the PDF as shown or cut and paste individual prompts from the list below. Options: Related Post:… Read More »Anticipation Guide for THE GREAT GATSBY

THE GREAT GATSBY Viewing Questions (2013 movie, Baz Luhrmann)

Here are 23 questions and one writing task for students viewing the 2013 movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby. The viewing guide assumes that students have read the novel and are prepared to make analytical comparisons. Print the PDF as shown or modify to suit your needs. Viewing guide options:… Read More »THE GREAT GATSBY Viewing Questions (2013 movie, Baz Luhrmann)

BRAVE NEW WORLD Test: Final Exam with Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Essay

This Brave New World Test covers the full novel across four sections: 20 comprehension questions, 25 literary knowledge and analysis questions, 3 short answer prompts, and one extended response essay. Print the sample test as shown, cut and paste individual questions for practice quizzes, or purchase the Brave New World… Read More »BRAVE NEW WORLD Test: Final Exam with Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Essay

Diverse students studying "A Raisin in the Sun" for high school ELA lessons.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Unit Plan: 21 Lessons for High School ELA

This A Raisin in the Sun unit plan is designed for grades 9-12 ELA. It covers 21 lessons organized around three readings of the play, from pre-reading through follow-up. Lessons address historical context, symbolism, characterization, word choice, dramatic structure, and theme development. A Raisin in the Sun Unit Overview: A… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Unit Plan: 21 Lessons for High School ELA

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Final Test — 40 Questions (Printable PDF)

This A Raisin in the Sun final unit test is designed for grades 9-12 ELA. The 40-question exam covers comprehension, literary knowledge/analysis, and historical context. Download the formatted PDF free below, cut and paste questions from the list, or purchase the A Raisin in the Sun Test Maker for a… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Final Test — 40 Questions (Printable PDF)

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Pre-reading Activities

These 10 A Raisin in the Sun pre-reading activities are designed for grades 9-12 ELA. They cover background context, key themes, historical context, symbolism, and dialogue, giving students the foundation they need before the first reading. Post Overview: A Raisin in the Sun Pre-reading Introduction Slides An introductory slideshow efficiently… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Pre-reading Activities

Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun for classroom presentations and lessons.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Introduction PowerPoint for Teachers

This 26-slide A Raisin in the Sun introduction PowerPoint is designed for grades 9-12 ELA. It covers historical context, Lorraine Hansberry’s biography, the Langston Hughes poem behind the title, key allusions, theme subjects, and symbolism. Download the PPT or PDF free below. A Raisin in the Sun Introduction PowerPoint: Scroll… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Introduction PowerPoint for Teachers

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Anticipation Guide

This A Raisin in the Sun anticipation guide prepares high school ELA students to engage with the play’s key themes before reading. Students take positions on statements covering the American Dream, ancestral heritage, money, personal values, prejudice, and dignity — all central to Hansberry’s drama. This worksheet is one of… Read More »A RAISIN IN THE SUN Anticipation Guide

Brave New World Excerpts for Close Reading

BRAVE NEW WORLD Excerpts for Analysis — 15 Quotes and Close Reading Passages

These 15 Brave New World quotes and excerpts represent the novel’s most analytically rich passages based on historical context, theme development, characterization, craft, and structure. Each set aligns to one reading section. Teachers can distribute the full PDF, assign specific excerpts to small groups, or use individual passages as discussion… Read More »BRAVE NEW WORLD Excerpts for Analysis — 15 Quotes and Close Reading Passages

Students engaging in Brave New World activities in a classroom setting.

10 BRAVE NEW WORLD Activities & Worksheets

These 10 Brave New World activities and worksheets get students creating, debating, performing, and thinking critically about Huxley’s arguments. The list follows the chronology of the unit, so teachers can assign activities in sequence or select individual options to fit their goals. Scroll further for Brave New World activities honorable… Read More »10 BRAVE NEW WORLD Activities & Worksheets

Illustration of a student and teacher discussing Brave New World themes.

BRAVE NEW WORLD Discussion Questions — Socratic Seminar, Book Club, and Essential Questions

Huxley packed Brave New World with arguments worth having. These discussion questions for high school and book club readers cover all 18 chapters across five reading sections. Jump down the page for a full set of essential questions and a set of whole-novel discussion prompts. Cut and paste from the… Read More »BRAVE NEW WORLD Discussion Questions — Socratic Seminar, Book Club, and Essential Questions

Brave New World Pre-reading Activities FEATURED

BRAVE NEW WORLD Pre-Reading Activities / Introduction Lessons

Even advanced students benefit from introduction lessons. Here are 12 Brave New World pre-reading activities to get students thinking before they enter Aldous Huxley’s disturbing dystopia.

Brave New World Introduction Powerpoint Slides

Teaching BRAVE NEW WORLD: Introduction Lesson, PowerPoint, and Notes

Before Huxley’s soul-crushing dystopia envelops your students, prepare them with this Brave New World Introduction PowerPoint.

Cover of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley with futuristic city skyline background.

BRAVE NEW WORLD Anticipation Guide

This Brave New World anticipation guide gets students questioning and expressing their own views on happiness, freedom of thought, suffering, consumerism, and equality before they open the novel. Encouraging students to commit to positions before reading always increases engagement with the text, and Huxley gives them a lot to reconsider.… Read More »BRAVE NEW WORLD Anticipation Guide

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