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Short stories Common Core L.9-10.1 resources for Google Apps
Lamb to the Slaughter, Roald Dahl, Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Use the dark humor of Roald Dahl’s well-known short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter," to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes links to the full text of the story, detailed instructions, a 9-question deep-thinking handout (with detailed answer key, of course), and a writing activity that creatively uses an official-looking police report for students to summarize the elements of the story. The lesson also includes a police sketch portion (my high s
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7th - 10th
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"Thank You Ma'am" Langston Hughes story, literary analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use this classic short story, “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes detailed instructions, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a powerful introductory paragraph to any literary analysis essay. All student handouts are included in both PDF and Google Drive formats.This lesson is best for
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8th - 11th
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The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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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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Interlopers, Saki, H.H. Munro Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the classic short story, “The Interlopers,” by Saki (H.H. Munro) to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of the public domain story, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a newspaper article. You could easily extend this one-day lesson into two days by allowing in-class time to complete the journalism portio
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8th - 11th
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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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"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
"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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"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "Cinderella" (Lexile Measure estimate of 1000-1100). A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the short story, emergency substitute lesson plans and supporting materials, and answer keys are provided. Materi
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6th - 12th
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St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves | Digital & Printable BUNDLE
This BUNDLE for "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell includes the following items: Essential Question SignsAnticipation Guide (Google Form & Doc)Epigraph & Character ChartsVocabulary Quiz (Google Form) plus a way to study wordsFinal TestSt. Lucy's is one of the texts I have taught since the Engage NY units were released, and it's one of my favorites! This bundle includes some of the things I have created along the way to make things more interesting and not as
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9th - 12th
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Coming-of-Age Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several coming-of-age short stories. Six narratives are highlighted: "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing, "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield, "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, and "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Answer keys are included. In addi
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8th - 12th
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Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the fantasy genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Chaser" by John Collier, "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, "Tom Thumb" by the Brothers Grimm, "The Mortal Immortal" by Mary Shelley, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "The Moon Bog" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys
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8th - 12th
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Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the horror genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, and "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys are inc
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8th - 12th
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Science Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several science fiction short stories dealing with a range of topics from artificial intelligence to mind control, from extraterrestrial contact to space travel. Six narratives are highlighted: "Robot Dreams" by Isaac Asimov, "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, "The Star Beast" by Nicholas Stuart Gray, "Dark They Were and Golden
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8th - 12th
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Psychological Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several examples of psychological fiction, a genre emphasizing internal characterization to develop profound mental and emotional conflicts. Six short stories are highlighted: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "A Journey" by Edith Wharton, "The Lady with the Dog" by Anton Chekhov, "The Portable Phonograph" by Walt
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9th - 12th
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"Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Google Drive)
Fairy tales are not just for elementary students; even high school readers can use (and enjoy) fairy tales as a tool for practicing close reading analysis skills. This worksheet composed of rigorous questions covers "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1010-1200, the short story is suitable for both middle and high school students. The briefness of the narrative also makes it an appropriate time-filler for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key a
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8th - 12th
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Short Stories by Roald Dahl - Quizzes, Close Readings, and Vocab Games (Google)
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate general reading comprehension, and support critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching three short stories by Roald Dahl: "Lamb to the Slaughter," "Beware of the Dog," and "The Landlady." A quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, and word search game are provided for each narrative. Answer keys for everything are also included. Materials are made for Google
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8th - 12th
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"The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin Quiz & Close Reading Bundle for Google
Help high school students extend reading comprehension and analyze plot developments in "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin with this bundle of formative assessments. Made for Google Drive, this bundle offers a self-grading quiz, a close reading worksheet, craft analysis activity, and answer keys. (Alternatively, a printable version of this bundle is available.)By completing the plot-based quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:The narrator's emotional stateThe narrator's
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9th - 12th
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Short Stories by Saki - Quizzes, Close Readings, and Vocabulary Games (Google)
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate general reading comprehension, and support critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching three short stories by Saki, also known as H. H. Munro: "The Interlopers," "The Storyteller," and "The Open Window." A quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, and word search game are provided for each narrative. Answer keys for everything are also included. Materials are
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8th - 12th
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Short Stories by Gary Soto - Quizzes, Close Readings, and Vocab Games (Google)
Facilitate vocabulary development, evaluate general reading comprehension, and support critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this bundle of materials for teaching three short stories by Gary Soto: "The Challenge," "The No-Guitar Blues," and "Broken Chain." A quiz, close reading worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, and word search game are provided for each narrative. Answer keys for everything are also included. Materials are made for Google Drive,
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8th - 12th
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"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this worksheet composed of rigorous questions on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will help students extend beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative (estima
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6th - 12th
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