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Middle school short stories word walls for Microsoft OneDrive
Literary Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint
Literary Elements PowerPoint on literary terms and the main short story parts including characters, plot, conflict, setting, theme, resolution, denouement. This digital resource explains the critical elements of a short story and specific knowledge (like plot diagram, types of conflict) that students need to be able to identify when they read, as well as incorporate into their own writing. Short quiz on story elements at the end for assessment. Project on your whiteboard or print out the print f
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Show Not Tell Writing PowerPoint with Elaboration Practice
Use the Show, Not Tell writing strategy to write descriptions more vividly. This lesson shows how to use the "Show Not Tell" strategy in creative writing. Imagery and sensory language create mental pictures to help the reader visualize. Strong verbs replace dead verbs. This digital resource gives students four different strategies to use to replace 'to be" verbs, including combining sentences, adding strong verbs, details and precise language, using nouns as verbs, and changing the sentence orde
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5th - 8th
Story Elements of a Fairy Tale PowerPoint and Printable Reading Activity
Fairy Tales PowerPoint will introduce your students to the main characteristics and story elements of fairy tales, such as magic, royalty, characters, lessons and more. Animated slides will engage your students. I use this presentation to introduce a unit on fairy tales. Review slides at the end with answer key. Then have students do the reading activity with my printable Elements of Fairy Tales chart (included on the last page). Have them read several fairy tales (I assign at least 5) and let
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fairy Tales Resource Bundle
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint Preview, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Response
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint. Preview and respond to the short story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling with this presentation. Introduces vocabulary with definitions, plot diagram, literary elements, anticipation guide, author biography and background information, strategies for reading short stories, comprehension check, and writing responses. Cobra and mongoose facts and photos, a link to the story and a National Geographic video clip of a mongoose encounter with a cobra. This is an engaging
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Creative Writing Short Story Activities Workbook Print and Digital
No planning needed! Digital and print versions make this perfect for digital, in person, or blended learning. Your students will have everything they need to write their own short stories. Ready to use today. This resource guides them step-by-step. What teachers are saying:"I used this with my Honors 12 English class after our semester of reading short stories. The kids really used this resource - it gave them confidence and an actual place to plan their work. I will use it again.""This was
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7th - 10th
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The Fun They Had Short Story Analysis, Reading, and Research Activities
Looking for a relevant short story to share with your students? Isaac Asimov's "The Fun They Had" is perfect for our students grappling with distance learning! Your students will read the story, participate in a mini research project, analyze photos, and write a reflection.This is a great reading and research project for students to learn about education in the past, present, and what is imagined for the future.What teachers are saying about my distance learning resources:"Super easy to use (
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Planning Bundle Reading, Writing, Research Activities
Assignments for Any Novel or Short Story - Digital Reading Response (Vol 2)
Short Story and Novel Assignments - Digital Reading Response Book Report (Vol 2): Gone are the days of boring book reports and reading responses! This multi-faceted resource provides fun ready-to-use digital assignments that will work for any novel or short story that your students are reading. Each of the one-slide assignments can be shared digitally with your students – it’s that easy! There is an assignment for every student in your class in this packet – even students who struggle or are rel
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6th - 9th
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Character Analysis for ANY Novel or Short Story - Google / Digital Version
DIGITAL CHARACTER ANALYSIS ACTIVITY - Help your students write a character study or character analysis with this ready-to-use resource. Works with any novel or short story! 17 Google slides to help your students dig deeper into a character's motivation and personality. Works with any novel or short story! This activity is easy to differentiate for students of varying abilities and ages. The resource leads students through the process of writing a paragraph or a full essay - choose which one w
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7th - 10th
Also included in: DIGITAL Novel Study Bundle - Use with ANY NOVEL
All Summer in a Day Short Story Activities and Close Reading
Your students won't stop talking about the themes of this story! "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury addresses so many themes that resonate with kids! Your students will want to analyze characters, motive, plot, and the concept of living on another planet. This unsettling story is great for middle school and high school students -- sure to bring up great discussion on bullying, compassion for others, and accepting newcomers. Perfect to teach at the end of the year.This resource includes:p
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: End of the Year Activities Bundle Grade 6 7 8 Reading and Writing
ELA Anchor Charts Posters: Narrative Terms, Story Elements & Definitions | PDF
15 Posters with Narrative & Story terms with definitions. Print them out, hang them up in your classroom, or pass out to students while teaching the parts of a story. Terms include: 3 Variations of Title Slides to match the terminology used in your classroom. Plot Plot ElementsConflictResolutionCharacters ProtagonistAntagonist Dialogue Tone Mood Setting Point of ViewNarrator Theme Thank you for considering this product. I designed these posters to hang around my classroom as a visual reminde
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3rd - 8th
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Full Year of Tier 2 Vocabulary Building through Daily Comp Passages- Grade 7
170 comprehension passages, each focusing on one Grade 7 Tier 2 vocabulary word (included are 3 comprehension questions with sample answers in notes)170 vocabulary quadrants (with prepped definition and synonyms/antonyms) for each passage and almost 100 additional quadrants for all remaining wordsEnlarged words ready for word wallWord searches and crosswords for every 10 wordsMaster list of all Grade 7 Tier 2 vocabulary wordsFillable list for studentsIncorporate as a quick, daily language routin
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6th - 8th
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint. Introduce the short story 7th grade by the author Gary Soto. Develops background knowledge. Author information. Images compare Fresno, California to Paris, France. Vocabulary includes words like tortilla, fiesta, and siesta. Reminds students to think about the author's purpose and the theme of the story as they read. Also shows recommended Gary Soto books for students who are interested in reading books by this author. Use this presentation to intr
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
Characterization PowerPoint
Characterization PowerPoint - Character Development in Short Stories. Shows students how to develop characters when writing short stories by analyzing author strategies, like using sensory details, gestures, and interior monologue. Demonstrates different strategies to use in developing a character in a short story, helping students write better by making their characters come to life! Animated graphics and sound. 24 slides. Includes three handouts for students to put in their writer's notebook t
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5th - 8th
"Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Stations Digital Activity Print
You get 10 literacy stations based on Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron". The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, theme, textual analysis, author's purpose,symbolism, graphic organizers,irony,constructed response writing prompts, conflict, and a tiny Socratic Seminar. This short story is a great fit for a dystopian unit or something scary for Halloween. Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of the short story. With a litt
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6th - 11th
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Rip Van Winkle PowerPoint - Questions, Writing Prompts, and Author Biography
Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving PowerPoint. This resource helps students comprehend the story and its symbolism. The slides take the class through Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book, an illustrated adapted version to read slide by slide, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, writing prompts, and critical thinking. Slides are illustrated and engaging for students. Use PowerPo
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7th - 10th
Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman PowerPoint
Reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the story of the Headless Horseman? This resource helps students comprehend the story - vocabulary, characters, setting, plot, and theme. The PowerPoint activities take your class through Washington Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book and audio, a sequencing activity, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, a plot diagram activity, and an essay w
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7th - 10th
Literary Devices | Literature Elements Posters | Poetic Devices Project
Are you searching for a unique way to reinforce the meaning of literary elements and literary devices with your students? Make your instruction more memorable with this creative, high-interest literary elements project!Students will illustrate and illuminate essential literary elements and literary devices using the free, user-friendly Adobe Express website!Adobe Express has a browser-based version that can be used with any wifi-enabled device with access to Google Chrome! For this project, stu
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8th - 11th
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The Gift of the Magi : Short Story Stations: Digital Activity
Learning stations are the perfect way to review the ideas and structure of a short story. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through several text based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10 minutes.You get 9 literacy stations based on O'Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" . The stations include engaging lessons about characterization, plot, tone, allegory, textual analysis, author's intrusion,graphic organizer, irony, biblical allusion, arc
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6th - 12th
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Baseball in April short stories by Gary Soto INTRODUCTION and prereading vocab
Purpose: 11 short stories by Gary Soto: these introductory lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. The lessons also include vocabulary study, practice, and assessment:Baseball in AprilBarbieNo Guitar BluesSeventh GradeMother and DaughterThe Karate KidLa BambaGrowing UpThe Marble ChampThe JacketBroken ChainTwo DreamersGOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension aligned to standar
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5th - 9th
All Summer in a Day PowerPoint and Writing Journal Activity
This All Summer in a Day PowerPoint introduces the story, gives background and vocabulary, and has a response writing activity to be used after reading this short story by Ray Bradbury. Before, during and after reading slides. Presentation focuses on the elements of plot in the story, as in exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Discussion prompts with key. Includes three journal topics and a journal writing paper at the end. Use PowerPoint in video conferencing or Zoo
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5th - 8th
Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Italian: Non Ho Paura di Halloween!
Di che cosa hai paura? The most compelling thing about this charming story is that it gets L2 students using the idiomatic expression "avere paura di" in the io and tu forms. Perfect for the Halloween season!PRODUCT OVERVIEW:page 1 cover sheetpages 2-10 illustrated short story narrated by a black cat using the idiom "avere paura di"pages 11-15 set of 15 illustrated words for your word wall taken from the story: la strega, la scopa, il mostro, il ragno, la ragnatella, i fantasmi, il costume, la
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PreK - 7th
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Also included in: Italian Halloween BUNDLE
Point of View Writing & Review Activity - Digital Version
POINT OF VIEW DIGITAL WRITING ACTIVITY - Looking for a fun way to review and practice writing with different points of view? Students are given a notes / reference sheet on the four points of view for review and reference. Use the notes page to review point of view and look for examples in stories you have read in class. Students are then asked to complete a writing assignment based on an article (provided) they read. After reading the article students must complete two paragraphs from two di
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6th - 9th
How I Would Update Tech Classes At Our Monster Middle School Picture Book
Technology and monster middle schools have a lot in common. They both should be a lot more fun and attract lots more stakeholders. Look at the show and tell pictures inside for really mind tickling, funny, visual stakeholder's information. ...The PrincipalAs a monster school middle school student, I am rethinking ways to make technology classes here a lot more worthwhile. Features 1. There are funny monster pictures only with words written on the pictures--a few words but enough to see and t
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4th - 6th
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Making Writing Interesting - Adjectives & Synonyms Word Wall
This pack is designed to create a few word walls to encourage your students to spice up their writing by using better words for the commonly used 'said', 'walked' and 'big'.
I have also included a page at the end so you can add extra words you find as a class, If you would like to keep the font consistent I used 'SchoolBusBounce'.
Print out the words onto coloured paper then display around your room. The more you encourage your students to use these words, the more they will do it without you
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3rd - 8th
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