Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets EDITABLE Activities and Quiz

Description

“Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” activities—completely editable! This product contains a lesson plan, writing activities, vocabulary study, paired informational texts, quiz, and guided notes for “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” by Jack Finney.

Complete Lesson Plan

Edit as needed! This lesson plan includes standards, discussion notes, pre-reading and post-reading topics, as well as literary devices to highlight during the story discussions. Completely editable.

Writing Assignment(s)

I give several options for writing, and three prompts are directly tied to the standards listed.

Vocabulary

This material covers five vocabulary words. I have defined the words, created a matching quiz, and provided an answer key.

Informational Texts

Bring Finney’s story to present day by matching “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” with informational texts. I have provided two texts that deal with work-life balance and grocery store marketing to connect the story to students’ lives.

Quiz

A comprehension quiz is included, as well as the answer key.

Guided Notes

Since the story is long, I have provided guided notes. Use these as a guide for students’ annotations or as notes for your class discussions.

Notes about this “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” download:

√ I usually spend about two days teaching “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” because it serves as an excellent anchor text for American literature.

√ My lesson plan includes ideas for differentiating, as well as extension activities.

√ None of the activities depend upon each other—use one or more pieces easily.

This material is completely editable and contains everything for teaching “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets.”