The Literary Analyst: Read Stories Like a College Professor | Grades 9-12 | Common Core-Aligned Literary Analysis Practice

Analyzing a story means doing more than retelling it. This packet gives students four analytical moves (cite evidence, identify theme, analyze character, and examine word choice), one for each of four short fiction passages, with a sentence starter for each move on the Self-Check Card.

Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS): RL.9-10.1 and RL.11-12.1 (citing evidence for a claim), RL.9-10.2 (naming a theme with a supporting detail), and RL.9-10.4 and RL.11-12.4 (explaining figurative language and mood). Also supports RL.9-10.3 and RL.11-12.2, in part, because each passage is short and asks for one theme and one character.

Inside you'll find:

✓ Student practice passages and exercises

✓ Self-check reference card

✓ Progress tracker

✓ Parent answer key

✓ Standards alignment chart

✓ Parent guide

✓ "Now What?" next-step guide

Perfect for:

Families, homeschoolers, and educators who want focused, independent literary analysis practice for grades 9-12 that is ready to print and use.

Print it or use it on screen. The parent guide and answer key show what to look for.

A digital, self-paced product. No live instruction or support is included.

Created by Antionette Manokey, M.Ed., a dual-certified Elementary Education and ELA 6-12 educator with a PSC Gifted Endorsement, with AI-assisted drafting and research.

Aligned to Common Core State Standards. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any state department of education.

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