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Free short stories Common Core CCRA.R.8 resources
FREE Sample: Flowers for Algernon: Student Reading and Writing Packet
Get a sense of the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills that your students will engage in with this unit as they read Daniel Keyes’ short story “Flowers for Algernon” with this free sample from the Flowers for Algernon Critical Reading and Writing Packet This resource includes material for Progress Reports 1-7, the introductory section of the story. Resource OrganizationPurpose for Reading Questions help students to comprehend the text. Review these questions with students before
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7th - 10th
"As You Wish" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or Substack.Title: "As You Wish" - Short StoryLogline: An elderly woman finds a trunk of tattered stuffed animals and makes a promise to fix them all.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic DiscussionTime Requ
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3rd - 5th
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" higher level questions activity
Guide your students as they critically read, analyze and write responses to Ambrose Bierce's classic short story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." You may want to review the following literary aspects before reading the short story: the different points of view, flashback, irony, tone and theme. Afterwards, it is a good idea to assign the students one to two questions each and have them work in groups. After the groups present their answers, you can have the students respond orally to the
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9th - 12th
Self-Guided Novel Study for The Lightning Thief - Chapters 1 to 4 - FREE
No Prep! Self-Guided! Pages can be printed or typed on digitally in a Google classroom. These free lessons are for Chapters 1 to 4 of The Lightning Thief! In this download, you'll get two lessons, which will include: Daily directionsA Greek mythWorksheetsThis curriculum is great for classroom or distance learning. Did you like this free download? If so, consider using The Lightning Thief Comprehensive Novel Study - SimpleLit. In it, you’ll get lessons for the whole book, which includes the follo
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4th - 6th
The Ant and the Dove - Comprehension Passage - Moral Story - Grade 3
2nd and 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Worksheet - The Ant and the Dove
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PreK - 6th, Adult Education
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The Cask of Amontillado Literary Terms Worksheet
This worksheet is a great way to practice understanding of literary terms across The Cask of Amontillado from symbols and motifs to theme!
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Zombie Kid Tries Something New- Free Classroom Book
Sometimes it can be scary to try new foods, but it may not be as bad as you think. Let your classroom join Zombie Kid as he tries some new monster dishes he has never munched on before.
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PreK - 2nd
2-Sided Evidence Tracker: "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Students LOVE to hate the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart." Use both pages of this resource as the first step in your class's mock trial for the narrator OR use only page one as a stand-alone resource to analyze the text, select textual evidence, and quote/cite the evidence. Choose what works best for your students and the time you have. I use this evidence tracker after reading the short story to help the students plan their arguments for a mock trial. Look for my mock trial
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Zombie Kid Makes a Friend- Free Classroom Book
In Zombie Kid's small town, zombie culture is all he has ever known. When Werewolf Boy enrolls in his school, Zombie Kid and the rest of the horde struggle with accepting their new classmate. Discover with Zombie Kid the importance of tolerance and acceptance of those who are different from the hoard.
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PreK - 2nd
Story Reading - Donut: The Hole Story
Story reading package - including YT story (Donut: The Hole Story) and follow up activities to enhance different skills. Suitable for different levels of children. You may find the story in YT.
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PreK - 1st
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'Penguin Pepper with the Letter P' Volume 7 PreReader Book
'Penguin Pepper with the Letter P' Volume 7 PreReader Book Written, Illustrated, Developed and Created by Carol Lee Brunk...explains a fictional character likes and how the fictional character shows others what he likesA pdf book. NEW PRODUCT BOOK!PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReader book.T
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PreK - 1st
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Quill Learns to Grow- Free Classroom Book
Quill has always been exceptional at helping heal all of her forest friends. In her village she is one of the best healers around, but she hasn't learned everything that she needs to about her magic. Let your classroom join Quill on her adventure of learning patience with herself as she learns how to help plants grow.
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PreK - 2nd
ELA Unit based on “Half a Moon”, “The Ingredients”, “The R(Evolution) of Nigeria
Please use the collection of short stories Black Enough, published by Balzer + Bray (ISBN-10 : 0062698729) or the story sample pack at https://issuu.com/childrensbooks/docs/blackenough_sampler to go with this product.Teachers and Parents,This unit was created under the express intention of promoting social justice, equality and tolerance of all individuals. As such I have included community service projects like starting a GSA at a school site as well as ideas for multicultural festivals and pre
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8th - 12th
Shared Inquiry Discussion Preparation Sheet
Standards addressed: RL/RI.7.1, RI.7.5, W.7.2Any story, any question - print or assign online, and teach!This one page (front and back) assignment provides a template for students to prepare for a discussion focused on one question. This could be used in Socratic Circles with one essential question or in Shared Inquiry Discussions to help students gather evidence and prepare before the discussion is held in class. Students have a space to write the discussion question you provide, and a space to
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
'I Saw With My Eyes' Volume 9 PreReader Book
'I Saw With My Eyes' Volume 9 PreReader Book Written, Illustrated, Developed and Created by Carol Lee Brunk...explains what a person saw in observation with his eyesA pdf book. NEW PRODUCT BOOK!PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReader book.These books are not a program. Not sight word books. Not
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PreK - 1st
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Questions to Prompt Writing - Bilingual!
Great tool to use in order to assist with writing!
Zombie Kid Meets Harpy Girl- Free Classroom Book
Let your class join Zombie Kid as he meets a new friend that helps him learn to appreciate the differences in everyone. A fun day in the park turns into a memorable life lesson about loving who you are.
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PreK - 2nd
'Pancake' Volume 10 PreReader Book
'Pancake' Volume 10 PreReader Book Written, Illustrated, Developed and Created by Carol Lee Brunk...a mystery of who decorated a pancakeA pdf book. NEW PRODUCT BOOK!PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReader book.These books are not a program. Not sight word books. Not memorization books. And not
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PreK - 1st
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'Bulb' Volume 29 PreReader Book
'Bulb' Volume 29 PreReader Book Written, Illustrated, Developed and Created by Carol Lee Brunk...explains that bulb is a shape and the bulb here refers to the a Fall planting that grows in the spring to be a flower called Tulip.A pdf book. NEW PRODUCT BOOK!PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReade
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PreK - 1st
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'The Toy Box' Volume 8 ED1 PreReader Book
'The Toy Box' Volume 8 ED1 PreReader Book Written, Illustrated, Developed and Created by Carol Lee Brunk...explains play without using the word 'play' and without using the word 'clean up' after play. (Inside the book note on the inside says 'explains play without using the word 'play' and along with clean up after play).A pdf book. NEW PRODUCT BOOK!PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she
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PreK - 1st
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'wagon' Volume 33 PreReader Book
'wagon' Volume 33 PreReader Book explains that a red wagon was pulled a child, parent and grandparent.PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReader book.These books are not a program. Not sight word books. Not memorization books. And not a program - These books can be read in any order.The methodolog
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PreK - 1st
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'My Oregon Giant' Volume 1 Book
Free Complimentary pdf book.'My Oregon Giant' Book 1 Written and Illustrated by Carol Lee BrunkThe first of the series of 'My Oregon Giant' books. A 12 year old girl that sits by the road side has a healthy imagination goes on a journey in her mind with a Giant and stresses to the audience that it is only her imagination.Its the introduction book to the series. The Giant is not noted at God in this book but is reveled as a healthy imagination book. And the Giant is noted as God in books 3, 4
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'closet' Volume 34 PreReader Book
‘closet’ PreReader Volume 34 explains what the squeak noise in the closet was when she picked up a winter hat that was moving- a guinea pig.PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReader book.These books are not a program. Not sight word books. Not memorization books. And not a program - These boo
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PreK - 1st
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'Mouse' Volume 12 PreReader Book
'Mouse' Volume 12 PreReader Book Written, Illustrated, Developed and Created by Carol Lee Brunk...explains why the mouse hidA pdf book. NEW PRODUCT BOOK!PreReader books. COMPREHENSION READERS FOR STARTING AT AGE 3PreReaderHelp a child read at the age of 3 years old with PreReaders. Once he or she knows the alphabet or has learned most of the alphabet, he or she should be able to read aPreReader book.These books are not a program. Not sight word books. Not memorization books. And not a program -
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PreK - 1st
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