Colons and Lists

Colons are colossal in this worksheet on punctuating lists!

Colons Used With Explanations

Here is some practice on using colons with explanations.

Colons: Introducing a Quotation

This worksheet features using colons as an introduction to a quotation.

Context Clues for Meaning

Here’s a high school drill for using context clues for finding word meanings.

Context Clues in Julius Caesar

“Julius Caesar” is the text for this context clue worksheet.

Context Clues: Reading for Meaning

A passage from “A Tale of Two Cities” is the focus for this context clues worksheet.

Correct Spelling: Right or Wrong

In this “Right or Wrong” classroom activity, your students will correct spelling mistakes while proofreading the sentences on this worksheet.

Cyrano de Bergerac: Poetic Speech

Edmund Rostand wrote Cyrano de Bergerac in 1897. It is a play about a French musketeer who is a man of many gifts and talents. Students read from the play and answer related questions.

Discuss the Paradox

This worksheet asks your student to explain the paradox in each situation.

Explain the Hyperbole

We think you’ll flip over this hyperbole worksheet!

Find It! Faulty Parallel Construction

Practice recognizing faulty parallel construction by completing this printable worksheet. This activity focuses on refining editing and proofing skills. It is ideal for high school students, but can be used where appropriate. Because it is made easy to print, this worksheet is great for use both at home and in the classroom by parents, teachers, or students. Click the link below to download and print the worksheet to get started.

Find the Main Idea: Call of the Wild

After reading a passage from “Call of the Wild” by Jack London, students write the main idea and two supporting ideas.

Find the Main Idea: Romeo and Juliet

Students read a passage from Act II Scene 2 from Romeo and Juliet, and write the main idea and supporting ideas.

Find the Main Idea: Solar Eclipses

Students write the main idea and supporting ideas after reading a few passages about solar eclipses.