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Short stories Common Core CCRA.R.8 centers
MORE MINI MYSTERIES: 20 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Grab your reluctant readers' attention with these short, high-interest mysteries! No prep worksheets sure to improve reading comprehension.Follow along with Detective Cody as she solves these 20 intriguing "whodunits" mysteries. Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students read each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, p
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2nd - 6th
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Historical Fiction Reading Passages and Questions on The Holocaust WWII
Help students analyze and understand the Holocaust with this standards-based, historical fiction story. In this passage, a depressed narrator takes the reader through a sensory journey of his surroundings in Auschwitz-Birkenau in his final days, while he questions his belief in God. This thought-provoking story will lead to strong discussion in your classroom. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
SHORT MYSTERY STORIES & READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES: Follow Clues -Engaging
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket while students solve these captivating short mysteries?! Students follow clues with these 36 mysteries. So engaging they won't even know they are learning.These no prep worksheets are sure to be a student AND teacher favorite. Students solve the mystery and practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, stu
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"A Sound of Thunder" Short Story Stations: CCSS Print or Digital Google Apps
I just did an overhaul of this unit and created 12 short story stations that include a review of several literary devices, Sensory Imagery, Conflict, Hyperbole, and Symbolism, word wall activity, graphic organizers, constructed responses, and a mini-Socratic seminar. This short story has everything, time travel, a controversial presidential election,and dinosaurs.Ray Bradbury wrapped all of this together in a powerful short story rich with imagery and filled with literary devices. Use this less
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8th - 11th
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12 SHORT MYSTERY STORIES & READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES: Follow Clues Lvl 2
EASY-TO-READ MYSTERIES | FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES | HIGH INTEREST | FOLLOW CLUES | MAKE INFERENCES | PREDICT OUTCOMES | SOLVE MYSTERIES | SPECIAL EDUCATION | RELUCTANT READERS | HIGH INTEREST / LOW READABILITYFollow the clues wherever they lead... Students will LOVE following clues, discovering facts, making inferences and solving each intriguing mystery! These short, high-interest mysteries take place in fascinating locations that are sure to capture the attention
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3rd - 8th
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Historical Fiction Passages for Reading Comprehension Questions
Get your kids thinking on a higher level with this bundle of six short stories with questions and answer keys. Find great activities for whole or small group lessons, reading centers, independent work, or home school. Lessons are also perfect for short weeks or substitute teachers. By purchasing this easy-to-use bundle, you are saving 25% off the price of individual resources.Close reading passages need to do more than teach reading skills. Four of these stories center around historical events,
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4th - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Mystery No Prep Worksheets - Critical Thinking & Inference
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket?! These no prep worksheets are sure to be a student AND teacher favorite. Students solve the mystery and practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about learning.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Mystery Inference Worksheets - 2 Reading Levels
Reading Story with Story Elements and Writing Prompt ELA "Butterfly Pillow"
“Crack the Case” makes finding “evidence” to support text a fun learning adventure! Check out the Table of Contents below to view a highlight of the quality, science of reading, resources you will receive:Cover PagePage 1: Quality Short Story• Written by three-time Chicken Soup for the Soul coauthor, Angela Abbott• Character building passagePage 2: Character• In-depth activity to help students use text to identify character such as • Character age• Physical features• Personality• Thoughts/fe
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3rd - 6th
The Fall of the House of Usher Short Story Bundle of Lessons
You get 12 literacy stations based on Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher". The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, theme, textual analysis, graphic organizers, constructed response writing prompts, A coloring page, conventions of the gothic horror story, conflict, and a tiny Socratic Seminar. I've also included coloring pages for the short story, a foldable literary analysis game, and additional Poe stations that highlight his background, poetry, and other short st
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8th - 11th
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson- Short story unit, Comprehension bundle
Assess your students' comprehension of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" with this bundle of comprehension activities. Your students will discuss or demonstrate their knowledge of plot, setting, symbolism, theme and more.Included in this resource is: 1. 13 questions- Question trail (get students up and moving!)2. Seminar activity where students collect their evidence to back up their claims3. Task cards for group, partner or independent work. 4. Symbolism activityActivities are available in
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7th - 10th
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The Fall of the House of Usher Short Story Stations Lesson Unit
You get 12 literacy stations based on Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher". The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, theme, textual analysis, graphic organizers, constructed response writing prompts, A coloring page, conventions of the gothic horror story, conflict, and a tiny Socratic Seminar.Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of the short story. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through seve
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9th - 12th
Also included in: The Fall of the House of Usher Short Story Bundle of Lessons
Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
You get: "A Sound of Thunder" Unit, "The Most Dangerous Game" Unit, "Thank You Mam" Unit, and "The Most Dangerous Game" Text Analysis Cards,Short Story Stations for" Lamb to the Slaughter", "The Open Window", "The Landlady", "The Masque of the Red Death", "The Gift of the Magi", "The Veldt", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow","The Monkey's Paw", "The Tell-Tale Heart" Short Story Sketch Note Templates,13 Constructed Response Prompts, Rock,Paper, Scissors Assessment, Co-operative Learning Activity, In
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8th - 11th
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A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
A Big Mooncake For Little Star by Grace Lin is the beautifully told and even more beautifully illustrated story of a little girl who just can’t help but eat the mooncake her mother told her not to eat. Her eating of the mooncake each night creates the ever diminishing crescent phases of the moon until there is no cake left but the crumbs she drops create the stars of heaven.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available atwww.learnfromplay.com
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PreK - 3rd
Two Bad Ants Reading Response
Print, copy, and go! This back to back resource is the perfect reading response for Two
Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg. Six deep thinking questions, and one drawing response touches on elements and details in Two Bad Ants that may have been missed with the first reading or listening of this intriguing story. Upon completion of this activity, engage students in a discussion of their answers. Enjoy!
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3rd - 6th
The Copper Penny
Plot, theme, character, intrigue and suspense all combine to make this nearly true narrative engaging and academically challenging reading. Based on historical fiction about coins, the tale weaves a plot of deceit that teaches an important lesson about keeping secrets and how sneaky some people can be. 19 professionally written questions are included for assessment. Enjoy! (C) 2019 by LA on a Mission
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5th - 9th
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