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The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities

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The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Short Story Unit Assignments And Activities - Introduce your students to the short story The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury. This short story package has everything you need to teach the story and includes resources to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

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$3.99

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Short Story Unit Plan - Scary and Surprising Stories - Digital and Print Bundle

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Short Story Unit Plan - Scary and Surprising Stories - Digital and Print Bundle: Elevate your English class with this chilling and thrilling digital and print short story unit, guaranteed to send shivers down your students' spines! Perfect for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

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The Chaser by John Collier - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities

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The Chaser by John Collier Short Story Unit - The perfect story and activities for a Valentine's Day lesson with your class are all right here with this slide presentation and activity bundle for the short story The Chaser by John Collier. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$4.99

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Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara - Short Story Slides Assignments & Activities

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Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara - Short Story Slides Assignments & Activities: Introduce your students to the popular short story, "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara with our comprehensive resource. This engaging lesson includes everything

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Posters

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, CCRA.R.1

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The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant Short Story Unit Presentation and Activities

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The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant Short Story Unit Presentation and Activities: Introduce your students to Guy de Maupassant's captivating short story The Necklace with this comprehensive unit presentation and activities package. Loaded with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.9, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.9, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, L.7.4a, L.7.4d...

$5.99

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Short Story Unit Plan - Slides, Assignments, & Activities - Digital Print Bundle

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Short Story Unit Plan - Slides, Assignments, & Activities - Digital Print Bundle: This comprehensive middle school and high school short story digital and print unit will captivate your students with four highly engaging stories, all with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.9, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.9, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9, L.7.4a, L.7.4d...

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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Twilight Zone - Story Lesson & Activities

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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street short story lesson is the perfect introduction to the science fiction genre for the middle and early high school English Language Arts classroom. This tale of alien invasion by Rod Serling was initially written

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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The Lady or the Tiger by Frank Stockton Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities

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The Lady or the Tiger by Frank Stockton Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities: Explore the captivating world of "The Lady, or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton with this comprehensive short story unit. Set in a kingdom where justice is decided

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.9, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.9

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Short Story Introduction Presentation - Story Elements and Literary Devices

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Short Story Introduction Presentation - Story Elements and Literary Devices: Improve your students' understanding of storytelling elements and literary devices with this short story introduction presentation! The slides cover essential components of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$4.99

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The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher Radio Play Drama Activities & Assignments

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The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher radio play lesson has all the assignments and activities you need to introduce students to this engaging short story radio play.Fletcher’s psychological thriller follows the journey of a man driving across America

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.L.4

$5.99

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Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions

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Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and explore six creative alternatives suitable for any novel or short story. Engage even your most reluctant students with this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Printables, Video Files

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.6, W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.2f, W.8.3, W.8.3a, SL.8.4

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Digital One Pager Assignment For Fiction - Activity For Any Novel or Short Story

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Digital One Pager Assignment For Fiction - Activity For Any Novel or Short Story: Have your students show their understanding and analysis of any short story or novel with this fun and engaging digital one-pager assignment. Digital O=one-pagers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.10, CCRA.R.1

$3.99

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Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story

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Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Video Files

CCSS:

RL.8.2, W.8.3

$5.99

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Short Story Novel Assignment - Turn a Story into a Video Game Project - Digital

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This digital short story or novel creative assignment is an excellent final project that has students turn a story into a video game! Students will explore story elements like characterization, setting, plot, conflict, and more with these 8 engaging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.3, W.8.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.W.9

$3.99

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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Twilight Zone - Lesson & Activities Digital

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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street digital short story lesson is the perfect introduction to the science fiction genre for the middle and early high school English Language Arts classroom. This tale of alien invasion by Rod Serling was initially

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

$5.99

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The Leap by Louise Erdrich - Digital Short Story Slides, Assignments, Activities

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The Leap by Louise Erdrich - Digital Short Story Slides, Assignments, Activities: Introduce your students to the engaging short story The Leap by Louise Erdrich with this comprehensive digital short story unit. With a range of engaging activities

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$5.99

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Digital Short Story Slides and Assignments

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Digital Short Story Slides and Assignments: Engage your middle and high school students with Shirley Jackson's compelling short story, The Lottery, using this comprehensive digital resource designed to engage your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (18.13 MB)

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A Man Who Had No Eyes by MacKinlay Kantor Short Story Presentation & Activities

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A Man Who Had No Eyes by MacKinlay Kantor Short Story Presentation and Assignment: Introduce students to this highly engaging short story with these ready-to-use resources. This short story has a surprising ending and can be used to teach your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

$3.99

Digital Download ZIP (3.53 MB)

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Short Story Digital Slides and Assignments

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Short Story Digital Slides and Assignments: Introduce your students to the timeless classic The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry with this comprehensive digital short story unit. These ready-to-use digital resources are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

$5.99

Digital Download ZIP (17.85 MB)

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The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Digital Short Story Slides & Activities

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The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Digital Short Story Slides & Activities: Immerse your students in the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic masterpiece, The Tell-Tale Heart, with these comprehensive digital short story materials.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (17.85 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Modeling
Real-world connections
Balanced literacy
Inquiry-based instruction
Student-centered
Cooperative learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Graduated with Honors with Distinction
SMART Exemplary Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, French, Chinese, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Canadian History, British History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Economics , Character Education, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, en francais, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning