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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities

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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities: Introduce your students to the captivating world of classic science fiction with the short story All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury. This comprehensive short story

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Short Story Presentation & Activities

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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Short Story Unit - You can introduce your students to this short story by Richard Connell with these ready-to-use short story resources. With an abundance of activities and assignments, you can pick and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

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Click Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman - Short Story Unit Lesson & Activities

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Click Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman - Short Story Unit Lesson & Activities: Engage your students with the eerie world of Neil Gaiman through his short story Click Clack The Rattlebag with this comprehensive short story unit. This package

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.W.3, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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

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

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, Printables

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Story Elements Introduction - Short Story Elements Slides, Review Game, & Quiz

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Story Elements Introduction - Short Story Elements Slides, Review Game, & Quiz: Prepare your students for reading short stories or novels with this ready-to-use resource. This comprehensive lesson prepares students with a solid understanding of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

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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...

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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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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant - Digital Short Story Slides and Activities

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The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant - Digital Short Story Slides and Activities> Introduce your students to Guy de Maupassant's captivating short story The Necklace with this comprehensive digital 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:

Activities, Google Apps

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 Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments & Activities

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The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments & Activities: Immerse your students in the intense narrative of The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty with this comprehensive short story unit. Designed to facilitate an in-depth

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$5.99

Digital Download ZIP (13.64 MB)

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The Hitchhiker by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities

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The Hitchhiker by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities: Dive into the captivating world of Roald Dahl's The Hitchhiker with these comprehensive short story resources. With a detailed presentation and ready-to-use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

$5.99

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The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher Radio Play Drama Lesson & Activities Digital

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The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher digital 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

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

$5.99

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

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$5.99

Digital Download ZIP (5.27 MB)

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Dynamic Character Speech - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story

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Dynamic Character Speech - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Transform traditional book reports into a dynamic experience with the "Dynamic Character Speech" project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this project, students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Video Files

CCSS:

RL.8.1, SL.8.4

$5.99

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Setting Assignment - Write a Review - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project

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Setting Assignment - Write a Review - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive experience with this engaging setting assignment. Students win a contest to win a trip inside the setting of any

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Video Files

CCSS:

RL.8.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.3

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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!

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Balanced literacy
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Cooperative learning

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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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