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Short stories Common Core CCRA.L.2 resources for Google Apps
Christmas Activities - Reading Passages - Story Elements - Narrative Writing
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE - Upper Elementary December Christmas Passages that are CCSS aligned with the ELA literature and narrative writing standards. We've added a Google Classroom Option to our popular product. The unit focuses on the reading skill of story elements of inferring character traits, Plot Development, and Theme. This unit is great to use for teacher observation because of the included lesson plans and rigorous activities. You will keep your students engaged during this challengi
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4th - 6th
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BIG BUNDLE: Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge Domains, Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive Slideshows are aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Grade Listening & Learning Strand, Domains 1-12. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 10,000 slides!!!These s
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K
6th Grade Short Story Unit - Reading Comprehension and Analysis
Use this 6th Grade Short Story Unit to help your students learn about literary elements and literary devices (plot, character, setting, theme, conflict, similes, metaphors, symbols and foreshadowing). This differentiated short story unit focuses on 5 different short stories that will help your students reinforce key literacy concepts. Students will be encouraged to unleash their imagination and create their very own short stories at the end of this unit, fostering their creativity and honing the
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6th - 7th
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Grade 1 CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge #1 FABLES AND STORIES Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by the Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive slideshows are aligned to Core Knowledge's (CKLA) 1st Grade Listening & Learning Strand, Domain 1, Fables and Stories. These slides are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 1,000 slides!!!These sli
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1st
HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge #3 STORIES Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive PowerPoints are aligned to Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Listening & Learning Strand, Domain 3, Stories. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 900 slides!!!These slides are a
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K
Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive - Vol. 1
Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this bundle of rigorous comprehension and analysis worksheets covering 25 fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. With these resources, students will demonstrate command of general plot, build their vocabulary, write with clarity and precision, and make engagement with works of fiction visible. All materials are made for Google Drive and delivered as editable Google Docs. Additionally, a zip file containing Word Document
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8th - 12th
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Rogue Wave Short Story Unit Aligned with HMH 7 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Rogue Wave by Theodore Taylor. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 7. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent short story unit. Skills covered include mapping the plot, tone, author’s purpose, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue, comprehension, short answer response questions, foreshadowing, theme, and point of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
Decodable Passages and Texts l Orton-Gillingham l CVC l Structured Literacy
LEVEL 1 DECODABLE TEXTS (CVC) l ORTON-GILLINGHAM BASED l STRUCTURED LITERACYPrint out or use with Seesaw or Google Classroom!OVERVIEWThis set of 40 Orton-Gillingham based decodable passages is the perfect addition to your science of reading-aligned, structured literacy instruction! The passages follow an explicit and systematic sequence, moving from basic to increasingly complex. For each new letter sound correspondence introduced, there are two different passages available for practice, in addi
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PreK - 2nd
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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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Zoo by Edward Hoch Short Story Unit Aligned with HMH 6 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Zoo by Edward Hoch The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent short story unit. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, context clue vocabulary, comprehension and short response questions, irony, inferencing, theme, point of view, verb tenses, and narrative writing.This unit
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, Questions, Satire Writing and Analysis
This famously incendiary short story can be a great unit for Halloween, or, if you're feeling spicy, Thanksgiving. I think there's always room for "A Modest Proposal", like there's always room for pie. Spoiler: the proposal is that starving poor people should eat their own babies. Sound crazy? Outrageous? Ludicrous? It is, and just wait until your students get to delve into this meaty story and understand the deeply moving message it holds. This is a classic for a reason. Included:Link to the st
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9th - 12th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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Treasure Island 2020 Podcast Unit Bundle Distance Learning Compatible
Need an engaging, ready-to-go unit plan that requires no work and is ready to go... *gulp* right now?! Try the Treasure Island 2020 Unit Bundle! * Perfect for working on listening comprehension through both distance learning and face-to-face learning! * Based on the Peabody Award nominated podcast “Treasure Island 2020” produced by BYU Radio and Gen-Z Media. * Geared to grades 6-8* Download, copy the quiz links to your Google Drive, and go! Little to no preparation required – EVERYTHING has been
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6th - 9th
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"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Answer Key for Google Drive
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home grading with this self-scoring quiz covering Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Black Cat." The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate purposeful reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Point of viewThe location from which the narrator tells the story
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8th - 12th
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What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka Short Story Unit HMH 6 Digital + Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the humorous short story What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka by Jon Scieszka. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with HMH Into Literature 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent short story unit. Skills covered include comprehension questions, supporting answers with textual evidence, common core aligned questions, plot mapping, character traits, author's purpose, narrative essay writing, and pronou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
"Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Quiz and Answer Key for Google Drive
For many middle and high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is a short story involving socioeconomic struggles, social pressures, the importance of second chances, and the power of empathy and forgiveness. This self-grading quiz covering "Thank You, Ma'am" helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without s
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6th - 12th
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Comprehension Quizzes and Keys for Google Drive
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home grading responsibilities with this self-scoring quiz covering the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate:A knowledge of charactersA knowledge of the lottery's procedural aspectsA knowl
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8th - 12th
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury Quizzes and Answer Keys (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home grading with this self-scoring quiz covering Ray Bradbury's science fiction short story "There Will Come Soft Rains." A short answer option is also provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)Questions pertain to the following key details:Unique characteristics of the house (personification)The futuristic settingThe function o
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6th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit Distance Learning
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is a great story about love and sacrifice; my unit includes everything you need to share this timeless classic with your students: the story, mini-research activity, reading comprehension and analysis, theme analysis, figurative language, vocabulary practice, and a creative writing exercise. Plus, everything can be shared DIGITALLY via a secured platform. I included a Google Slides version of the story and handouts that students can type directly into.This is i
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
A Schoolgirl's Diary Excerpt Unit aligned with HMH 6 Digital + Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from A Schoolgirl's Diary by Malala Yousafzai. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with HMH Into Literature 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook. Skills covered include comprehension questions, supporting answers with textual evidence, informative writing, context clue vocabulary, character traits, compare and contrast, imagery, and pronoun and antecedent review. This unit includes a copy of all the
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
"The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst Quiz and Answer Key for Google (Self-Grading)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst. Alternatively, the assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Point of viewThe reason for the narrator's
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6th - 12th
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"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key for Google Drive
Help middle and high school students improve fluency, stamina, and text comprehension with a brief, engaging fairy tale titled "Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm. A self-grading quiz is provided to measure reading comprehension, along with an answer key and copy of the public domain short story. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:The origin of Cinderella's nameThe step-sisters' request of the
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8th - 12th
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Women's History Month Short Story Unit for High School ELA
Whether you're looking for feminist stories, classics or modern short stories, comparative literature or stories by female authors, it's all here in this amazing collection. This is my favorite short story collection for engaging high school students.Questions for (and links to):"Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid“Woman Hollering Creek” by Sandra Cisneros "Beau Willie Brown" Excerpted from: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, by Ntozake Shange“The Yellow Wallpaper” by
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9th - 12th
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