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Middle school short stories projects $5-10
Writing Realistic Fiction Stories Independent Writing Project Grades 4-6
In this independent writing project, students will: -draft, revise, and edit a realistic fiction story -develop a main character -develop a simple plot -integrate sensory images into the story for setting -use dialogue that moves the story forward -write and illustrate a final copy for an audienceTeacher Notes:Although this is an independent writing project, you will will need to teach and model the elements of a realistic fiction story. Included in this packet: -student instructions -grading ru
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4th - 6th
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Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers, Worksheets, Responses, and Activities
These graphic organizers and writing papers are great to have on hand and are easy to implement into your classroom! These are great to have to accompany your narrative writing unit and will easily teach your students the steps of writing a narrative. There are a variety of strategies to use in this product to allow for differentiated learning and to make it suitable for students from 4th to 9th grade.
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-Photocopy the graphic organizers you wish to use and provide them for your stud
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5th - 8th
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Halloween Writing Pack
This Halloween Writing Unit was designed to create a full month of writing for your classroom. Simply make a copy of each of these pages, staple together (with the cover page provided) and students can work all month on creative, fun, and meaningful writing for the whole month of October.This Writing pack contains two parts – 4 Halloween Writing Assignments and 5 October themed journal pages. Each of the 4 Halloween Writing Assignments have a brainstorm page. These pages have directions for each
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K - 6th
Narrative Writing: Short Stories - Presentation, Prompts, Handouts for Students
Writing short stories: A complete presentation with printable handouts for students.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This zipped download includes two *editable* Powerpoint files that cover:-Essential components of a story (setting, plot, character development, theme, conflict, point of view)-Story idea generators (ways to generate ideas for stories, which include visual picture prompts, online prompts, and other ways to come up with ideas)-Handouts
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Fractured Fairytale Crime Scenes
In this assignment students will create a presentation of a mock crime scene based on a fairytale. Each crime will include characters from common fairytales. Students will include evidence to create a crime scene scenario. The assignment is organized into two main projects. The first part of the assignment involves creating a presentation of the crime. The second part of the assignment is a narrative story that explains the actual crime scene.
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5th - 9th
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Literary/Narrative Elements Station Activity
This is a four station activity focusing on different short stories from Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series! The four stations also focus on the literary/narrative elements of character, setting, conflict, and theme! The packet includes instructional place mats for each station, graphic organizers for each station, and four stories which focus on each element. This is a great activity for the horror loving students!
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6th - 8th
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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Short Story Bundle
No time to plan engaging yet purposeful activities to teach and assess "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry? I've got you covered!This bundle features ten before, during, and after reading activities, as well as a quiz and a creative children's book project to accompany "The Gift of the Magi". Your planning will be done for you, so you can get back to doing what you love-- teaching!All of the resources included in this bundle are both digital and printable, so you have maximum teaching flexibility
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7th - 10th
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The Gift of the Magi Bundle One Week Unit Plan - O. Henry - Holiday Activities
Unlock the magic of teaching "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry effortlessly in just one week with these four fabulous time-saving resources! What’s included in this bundle?⭐️ Day 1: The Gift of the Magi Text Questions + VocabularyDive into the story, annotate with flair, and conquer those tricky words!⭐️ Day 2-3: The Gift of the Magi Bloom BallCapture characters and events in a truly unique way with this engaging activity!⭐️ Day 4: The Gift of the Magi Figurative Language MazesChallenge your st
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6th - 9th
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Literary Crimes:"Lamb to the Slaughter," "The Tell-Tale Heart," & "The Landlady"
After reading "Lamb to the Slaughter," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Landlady," students will become the detectives and analyze the murderers in each story! In this activity, students will fill out a "case file" for each murderer where they will summarize, make inferences, and cite text. Then, they will select one character and respond to the narrative writing prompt. This product includes an outline to help students prewrite.
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6th - 9th
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"The Most Dangerous Game" - Irony and Short Story Unit
A one to two week unit on Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" that primarily focuses on irony.
Irony is a very misunderstood concept. What most people think is ironic is simply coincidence. Irony is used widely in a lot of wonderful literature and students will more likely learn from that literature and better understand the use of language if they can grasp the concept of irony. For these reasons, this unit’s focus is primarily on irony, though students should also enjoy a thorough
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: MY FULL STORE! - A bundle of every single product I have
The Gift of the Magi Short Story Close Reading & Writing Activity
Do you need an interactive, student-centered service learning project that will encourage middle and high school students to turn their excitement for Christmas break into a creative endeavor based on O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"? This unit is full of highly engaging student discussions perfect for Christmas and encouraging students to think beyond themselves to how they can help others.
This 3-6 day extendable lesson contains everything you need to guide students through reading and view
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7th - 12th
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Activity Bundle, PDF version
Complete bundle of activities for use with the story “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.” Includes reading and critical thinking questions, graphic organizers, a movie vs. book comparison, vocabulary activity, a personal writing project on the value of things, and a set of culminating activities with Task Cards for differentiated instruction. Answers keys and rubrics provided. Plus, includes the 3 Wishes 5 Paragraph Essay.ContentsAladdin and the Magic Lamp Reading and Critical Thinking Questions: In
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8th - 11th
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Writing a Historical Fiction Story (Narrative Writing/Research Project, 6-8)
This middle school resource combines creative writing with a fun research project! Students will choose a historical time period and conduct research to help them write an authentic historical fiction story. The packet includes 11 graphic organizers to help them conduct their research and to prepare them for writing their stories. Space is included for students to record information about their sources for citing at the end of their stories. An excerpt from a historical fiction story is also inc
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
FAIRY TALES WORKSHEETS PACKET
Fairy tales are a lot of fun! This is one of my most popular and best selling products. This 13 page packet explores the elements of fairy tales. Students rewrite traditional fairy tales as modern ones, (Fairy Tale Makeovers) write an interview with a fairy tale character, and retell one from another character's point of view. Another worksheet centers around the protagonist, antagonist. This is one of my favorite units! Just imagine Cinderella's glass slipper is a sneaker and she arrives to t
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5th - 10th, Staff
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Book Project for Any Book Fun Activity
This is Book Toons an amazing mini-unit that includes drawing a comic strip, writing a book summary, and creating a engaging book cover.
What's Included
- Pre-Teaching Activity comparing Genres (Novels vs Comics/Graphic Novels)
Story Boarding Activity for planning a coherent comic strip.
Comic Cover Drawing Sheet
Multiple Comic Templates
Word Bubbles and Comic Communication Cut Outs
Story Summary Sheets
Venn Diagram
All materials and Worksheets have a fun professional style that seems to
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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The Lottery Short Story Bundle
This bundle includes 3 products for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.1. Literary Analysis: includes vocabulary, background info, reading comprehension questions, and more.3. 360° Digital Escape Room: Students will solve a series of clues based on the story. This game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences.4. One Pager Project: Students imaginatively blend their written ideas with colorful images based on information from the text.PLE
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7th - 12th
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"Rogue Wave" Unit
In this unit is everything you will need while reading the short story, "Rogue Wave!" You will find pre-reading activities, during reading activities, and post-reading check questions. There are also two options for post-reading projects included! Enjoy!
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5th - 8th
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World History and Greek Mythology Student Presentations for Ancient Greece
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive Greek mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the p
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6th - 8th
Also included in: World History and Mythology Bundle
Flip the Script End-of-Year Project (Students teach the class)
Each group is given a short story and a standard to teach. This download includes resources for up to six groups. This activity could be used at the end of the school year or at any time. No prep - simply print and get started or edit to fit your needs. This project can be done in as little as one week or as many as three.The following is included in the download:1. Teaching manuals2. Pacing guide3. Links to six short stories (all Accelerated Reader)4. Lesson planning guides5. Rough draft templa
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4th - 9th
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We Ate The Children Last Short Story Unit | Activities Bundle
This bundle includes 3 products: a one pager project, a digital escape room, and a literary analysis—all for the short story "We Ate The Children Last" by Yann Martel.1. Literary Analysis: includes vocabulary, anticipation activity, reading comprehension questions, movie comparison, and more.3. 360° Digital Escape Room: Students will solve a series of clues based on the story. This game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences.4. One Pager Project: St
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8th - 12th
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The Cask of Amontillado - Edgar Allan Poe - Sketch Notes - Listening Activity
Description: Unlock the mysteries of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, 'The Cask of Amontillado,' with a comprehensive teaching resource! Perfect for middle and high school English classrooms, this engaging product is packed with activities designed to enhance student understanding and analysis. From imagery prediction to listening comprehension, four engaging activities cater to various learning styles, ensuring every student is fully immersed in Poe's chilling tale.But that's not all! The product
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7th - 12th
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Bundle Earth day Readers Theater Series: 5 stories
Bundle Earth day Readers Theater Series: 5 storiesThe Green GuardiansThe Energy DetectivesThe Recycle RallyPlanting the FutureMission: Save WaterEarth day themed Reader's Theater scripts, for students in grades 4-7. Each script in this series not only entertains but also educates students on important environmental issues, such as recycling, conservation, and sustainability.What's Included:Comprehensive Instructions: A detailed guide on how to introduce the script, assign roles , and effectively
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4th - 7th
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The Cask of Amontillado Activities Bundle (Edgar Allan Poe) WORD
A collection of activities for use with the text "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. A variety of tasks from reading questions to point of view writing to a real-world-writing investigation of Fortunato's disappearance. Activities included:•The Cask of Amontillado Coat of Arms Project: great as an anticipatory set, students create their own Coat of Arms with symbols that represent them. Also works as a stand-alone Back to School or start of the semester activity with ELA tie in of sy
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Group Storytelling Project
This group storytelling project is perfect for large groups, especially those who are just starting to enter the world of theatre. It includes 2 different options in 2 different genres of fill-in-the-blank stories (when performed about 2-3 minutes in length) which will be a great stepping stone to eventually writing a story or script of their own. It also gives students the chance to rehearse on their own, which gives aspiring young directors a chance to shine. Everyone will be required to pe
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6th - 9th
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