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Short stories Common Core RL.7.3 resources for Microsoft Word
Flowers for Algernon Study Guide and Differentiated Test
This is an editable Word Doc! The three levels of differentiation are High, Medium, and Low, and each one is indicated beside the 'Name' section of the test with a H, M, or L. Please just let me know if you have any questions!
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4th - 10th
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Collections: Rogue Wave While Reading Worksheet
This worksheet is common core aligned. It is for the reading Rogue Wave found in Collections. The questions created allow students to use textual evidence as well as create their own responses.It provides students the opportunity to analyze the story and determine how the setting affects the overall plot of the story. I had to take out the third page which was a plot diagram. I did not create it, so I could not add it, but feel free to use your own plot diagram. As always, I have included the ob
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7th
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"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
This short story lesson can be purchased as part of a bundle at a discounted price
HERE
Use this graphic organizer to teach students the elements of plot, and how the plot unfolds in a series of episodes!
Tied to the middle school Common Core standards.
****INCLUDED:
*Thorough ste-by-step lesson plan!
*Plot diagram template (Ready to print on legal paper!)
*Plot diagram ANSWER KEY!
*Plot analysis question handout!
The lesson plan uses the Gradual Release of Responsilbity method: I do, we do
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6th - 8th
Literature Guide for "Raymond's Run"
This literature guide has a variety of literature skills including diagramming plot, identifying and analyzing setting, identifying and analyzing point of view, identifying and analyzing conflicts, and classifying characters.
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6th - 8th
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STEAL characterization worksheet for Phaethon
This worksheet follows the STEAL method for analyzing characterization. It was created as part of a supplemental mini-lesson for Springboard Grade 7 Unit 1 Activity 11 - Phaethon.
Springboard 1.11
RL 7.1
RL 7.3
Worksheet
Printable
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7th
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Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace” – 16 Rigorous Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 16 rigorous unit learning tasks for Guy de Maupassant’s short story, "The Necklace." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external do
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6th - 10th
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Plot Practice: Rikki-Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling
This activity provides students with 12 events from the short story, Rikki-Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling. Students identify which part of the plot diagram the event would belong. Answer key is on page two.
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6th - 8th
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W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey's Paw” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for W. W. Jacobs’s short story, "The Monkey’s Paw." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external doc
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6th - 10th
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Frank Stockton’s “The Lady or The Tiger” – 18 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 18 rigorous unit learning tasks for Frank Stockton’s short story, "The Lady or The Tiger.” The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded exter
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6th - 10th
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Short Story Exam - Works with ANY story
This is a three-page exam that is applicable to any short story your students read. It has 8 short answer questions and two short essay prompts that work great in covering the basic elements of any short story. Questions deal with:
- characters (protagonist and antagonist)
- setting
- conflict
- point of view
- theme
Useful if you have students doing independent reading and you need a test that applies to any of the different stories they've covered.
Also works great as a study guide for an
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6th - 12th
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Protagonist vs. Antagonist or Superhero vs. Villain Activity
One way to practice understanding protagonists and antagonists is to use the extreme examples of superheroes and villains. In this activity, students will create a new superhero and villain and will place them in a brief scene of conflict. This helps them not only familiarize themselves with the literature terms and characterization, but it also helps them practice creative writing and conflict development.
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6th - 8th
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"Three Century Woman" Short Story Unit, (Common Core Aligned)
This is a complete unit for the story "Three-Century Woman" by Richard Peck. It focuses on Point-of-View, including notes and quizzes. It also includes reading review questions, a writing assignment, vocabulary assignments, and quizzes. Everything you need to teach this story!
*Sometimes the formatting is off, depending on the device you use to download the files. If the formatting is too far off, please tell me and I will send you any lesson you purchase via email!
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6th - 9th
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STORY PLOT TASK CARDS AND WORKSHEETS
A bunch of 10 worksheets and task cards on plot elements of a story.This Resource Includes:Identifying conflict types.Suggesting conflict and plot types for genres.Identifying plot elements.Developing plot and describing.Demonstrating knowledge of plot in writing.Matching plot elements with their meaning.Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFo
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6th - 12th
Also included in: STORY PLOT BUNDLE
Fiction Story Elements - Rikki-tikki-tavi Unit
• Answer questions in packet and participate in discussion as we are reading in class.
• Make predictions about the text using foreshadowing and the author’s style as clues and discuss predictions during class.
• Complete a labeled plot diagram, which plots the events of the story.
• Identify literary elements within the text.
• Identify characters and associate with actions.
• Analyze vocabulary, the connotations, and purpose of word choice.
• Create a study guide by identifying impor
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7th
Analysis Questions for "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
This product includes 16 multiple choice analysis questions for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. There is also a short constructed response question that requires students to write a well-developed paragraph on foreshadowing.
Grades:
6th - 8th
"Tell-Tale Heart" Literature Guide
This literature guide covers plot, summarizing, setting, point of view, theme, tone, conflict, figurative language, sound devices, and critical thinking questions. An answer key is provided.
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7th - 8th
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Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story Lesson Plan
Thrill your students with this intriguing short story by Ronald Dahl! Lesson plan includes full short story, vocabulary terms and exercise, relevant literary devices, and nine higher order thinking (HOT) discussion questions. This packet can be completed independently or discussed in class. Questions are designed to encourage students to develop their own analysis of the story and characters. All of my lesson plans are designed to extract as much intellectual value as possible from each text wit
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7th - 8th
Story Element Argument Project
This project addresses the Common Core standards for 7th grade Language Arts. While I created it for my gifted students, I provide an accommodation sheet with examples of how to differentiate it for multiple levels of learners. The accommodation sheet also provides opportunities for extra enrichment.
The project is set up in a fun, engaging way by describing a scene where great literary minds are fighting about which story element is the most important to writing. The goal of the student is
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7th
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The Gift of the Magi
This short story lesson can be purchased as part of a bundle at a discounted price
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Use this graphic organizer to teach students the elements of plot, and how the plot unfolds in a series of episodes!
Tied to the middle school Common Core standards.
****INCLUDED:
*Thorough ste-by-step lesson plan!
*Plot diagram template (Ready to print on legal paper!)
*Plot diagram ANSWER KEY!
*Plot analysis question handout!
The lesson plan uses the Gradual Release of Responsilbity method: I do, we do
Grades:
6th - 8th
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THE THIRD LEVEL by Jack Finney, Short Story Close Reading Unit
I have the students read this along with Ray Bradbury stories. They love them all! I have them then complete this short study unit which includes -- Close Reading questions - both direct questions as well as True/False questions that require students to write a quote from the story that validates their response,- A Word Study worksheet which includes a Spelling Ladder, Glossary to complete, and a small Word Search,- Three writing prompts on their own stationery,- Answers Included
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7th - 10th
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Examination Day Activity
The product is a one-day activity that engages students as they read "Examination Day" by Henry Slesar.*GOOD FOR DIGITAL LEARNING DAYS*The activity is a three part lesson plan consisting of a warm up activity, an active reading work period, and a concluding short constructed response paragraph.The warm up activity previews/analyzes five vocabulary words from the text. The active work period consists of a read aloud of the text with built in pause and reflects that ask students to discuss and res
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6th - 8th
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The Sniper
This short story lesson can be purchased as part of a bundle at a discounted price
HERE
Use this graphic organizer to teach students the elements of plot, and how the plot unfolds in a series of episodes!
Tied to the middle school Common Core standards.
****INCLUDED:
*Thorough ste-by-step lesson plan!
*Plot diagram template (Ready to print on legal paper!)
*Plot diagram ANSWER KEY!
*Plot analysis question handout!
The lesson plan uses the Gradual Release of Responsilbity method: I do, we do
Grades:
6th - 8th
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"The Circuit" Study Guide Questions
This study guide contains 17 questions for “The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez that can be used as a review activity or as the students read independently. The questions hit different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, allowing the students to reflect upon what they read as well as let the teacher know whether or not the students comprehend the reading. Includes answers.
Questions can also be used as a question bank for making exams or quizzes.
The study guide is in Microsoft Word format, allowing y
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5th - 8th
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" Plot Storyboard
Students will complete a storyboard for "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" in which they draw pictures and write captions for each part of plot. This activity appeals to different learning styles. This activity could also easily apply to other stories. Grading rubric included.
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6th - 8th
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