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Short stories Common Core CCRA.R.8 pdfs
MORE MINI MYSTERIES: 20 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Grab your reluctant readers' attention with these short, high-interest mysteries! No prep worksheets sure to improve reading comprehension.Follow along with Detective Cody as she solves these 20 intriguing "whodunits" mysteries. Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students read each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, p
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2nd - 6th
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Historical Fiction Reading Passages and Questions on The Holocaust WWII
Help students analyze and understand the Holocaust with this standards-based, historical fiction story. In this passage, a depressed narrator takes the reader through a sensory journey of his surroundings in Auschwitz-Birkenau in his final days, while he questions his belief in God. This thought-provoking story will lead to strong discussion in your classroom. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
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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MINI MYSTERIES- Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities - No Prep Worksheets
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills soar? These 26 mystery stories are sure to capture students' attention while they look for clues, discover evidence, make inferences and solve each mystery! These no prep worksheets are sure to challenge students and test their detective skills! This teacher and student favorite is sure to improving reading and comprehension skills! Great for reluctant readers of all ages!MEET THE DETECTIVE:These 26 "whodunits" follow detective Sam Sherlock
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2nd - 6th
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Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath's Tale Resources
"The Wife of Bath's Tale" from Canterbury Tales is so much easier and more enjoyable to teach with these resources! The story can be difficult for students to understand because of the Wife of Bath's numerous digressions, but these resources help them focus on what matters and help them strengthen their reading comprehension skills. Here's what's included:Resources for The Wife of Bath's Prologue Summary outline of the Prologue to the tale that sorts out the Wife of Bath's main points and puts t
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: British Literature Mega-Bundle
The Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
12 SHORT MYSTERY STORIES & READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES: Follow Clues Lvl 2
EASY-TO-READ MYSTERIES | FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES | HIGH INTEREST | FOLLOW CLUES | MAKE INFERENCES | PREDICT OUTCOMES | SOLVE MYSTERIES | SPECIAL EDUCATION | RELUCTANT READERS | HIGH INTEREST / LOW READABILITYFollow the clues wherever they lead... Students will LOVE following clues, discovering facts, making inferences and solving each intriguing mystery! These short, high-interest mysteries take place in fascinating locations that are sure to capture the attention
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3rd - 8th
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Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast of similar short stories, mood, tone, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out these other
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
BUNDLE COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA (120+ TEXTOS) - GUIDED READING SPANISH
Este producto contiene TODAS nuestras lecciones de comprensión lectora. Al comprar este producto podrá tener recursos y enseñar:Los elementos de un cuentoLos detalles clavesDescripción de los personajesCambio del personaje en una historiaLa lección o mensaje de una historiaComparar y contrastar varios textosCada lección está diferenciada en 3 niveles para cumplir con las necesidades de lectores bajos, medios y altos.Cada lección contiene:4 Hojas para examinar al niño o la niña en el nivel 1 {lec
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K - 6th
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The Demon Lover (Elizabeth Bowen) Literary Analysis Worksheets
These literary analysis worksheets for "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen will help you go in-depth on this complex short story and keep your students engaged with its many thought-provoking ambiguities. The packet includes:Background information about Elizabeth Bowen, The Blitz during World War II, and the literary influences that shape the story. 6 questions to check reading comprehensionPrompts for analyzing how the story features 7 characteristics common to gothic fiction and explaining ho
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Modernist Short Stories Resource Bundle
Historical Fiction Passages for Reading Comprehension Questions
Get your kids thinking on a higher level with this bundle of six short stories with questions and answer keys. Find great activities for whole or small group lessons, reading centers, independent work, or home school. Lessons are also perfect for short weeks or substitute teachers. By purchasing this easy-to-use bundle, you are saving 25% off the price of individual resources.Close reading passages need to do more than teach reading skills. Four of these stories center around historical events,
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4th - 6th
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Women's Studies: Ten Short Story Reviews/Assessments with Detailed Answer Keys
Provide students with a terrific opportunity to use critical-thinking skills as they read and answer questions that pertain to 10 literary pieces that focus on women: "The Unexpected," "A Rose for Emily," "A New England Nun," "The Blue Jar," "The Revolt of Mother," "A Worn Path," "Desiree's Baby," "The Wife's Story," "A Pair of Silk Stockings," and "A Wagner Matinee." Dotted with literary terminology, the questions provide a comprehensive review of these popular narratives and can be used throug
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Passages Paragraphs Short Stories Comprehension Questions Worksheets
This 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Find high level mostly nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions in this large bundle for your upper elementary or middle school students! These resources are available through Easel and some also contain Google links. Look below to see the variety of no prep choices for reading passages.You save 30% off the price of individual products by purchasing the bundle.If so, go no further because here are EIGHTEEN stories at your disposal. These stories involve history, fantasy, grammar,
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4th - 6th
Five Little Indians Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with Five Little Indians by Michelle Good.About the Novel: Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention.Alone and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and foreign world of Downtown Eastside Vancouver, where they cling
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7th - 10th
Reading Comprehension Mystery No Prep Worksheets - Critical Thinking & Inference
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket?! These no prep worksheets are sure to be a student AND teacher favorite. Students solve the mystery and practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about learning.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Mystery Inference Worksheets - 2 Reading Levels
Lesson Plan for "The Tell-Tale Heart"
This lesson plan for "The Tell-Tale Heart" can be used any time during the year, but I like to study this Gothic story around Halloween so that students can enjoy a haunting lesson while I still hit the standards.With your lesson plan for "The Tell-Tale Heart" purchase, you'll receive the following: "The Tell-Tale Heart" lessons (step-by-step) with TEKS and CCSS"The Tell-Tale Heart" PDF with lines for annotatinga sample of annotating with hashtagsa slideshow to introduce the mock trial to studen
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7th - 9th
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The Difficult Path by Grace Lin Short Story Unit Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story The Difficult Path by Grace Lin. This is a story about a girl named Lingsi who is a servant for the Li Household. The short story is from the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue vocabulary, comprehension, short response questions, theme,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
Reading Story with Story Elements and Writing Prompt ELA "Butterfly Pillow"
“Crack the Case” makes finding “evidence” to support text a fun learning adventure! Check out the Table of Contents below to view a highlight of the quality, science of reading, resources you will receive:Cover PagePage 1: Quality Short Story• Written by three-time Chicken Soup for the Soul coauthor, Angela Abbott• Character building passagePage 2: Character• In-depth activity to help students use text to identify character such as • Character age• Physical features• Personality• Thoughts/fe
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3rd - 6th
SOR Decodable Reader CVC Partner Play "Bud in the Mud" Mixed Short Vowel CVC
Word pattern focus: Mixed short vowel CVC wordsWhy I created this resource for my students:- Engagement! My students love being actors in our classroom! They loved becoming a character and playing it for their peers! I found my students are highly in readers theater and motivated them to become better readers. The humorous twist in each play I create, allows students to read with passion!-Home connection! Parents loved seeing videos of their student's performance and even some of my students pe
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K - 3rd
Collection of Christmas Mini Books and Lessons for Primary + BONUS
Collection of Christmas Mini Books and Lessons for Primary includes 4 of my popular Christmas mini books and lessons AND a special bonus:#1. Advent Mini Book, Lesson and Song#2. Christmas Mini Book about Counting to 20 and Lesson#3. Christmas Mini Book about the Nativity Story and Lesson#4. Christmas Around the World Mini Book and Lesson# 5 BONUS: Look At The Ornaments: Christmas Mini Book about ColoursEach Christmas mini book is offered in 3 different templates - read, trace, draw, and include
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PreK - 4th
CAMBIO DEL PERSONAJE (+20 TEXTOS) - CHARACTER CHANGE - Lección 3.1
Este producto está alineado con nuestra lección 3.1. Al comprar este producto podrá enseñar a su hijo/a a identificar el cambio de los personajes en un cuento. 3 niveles diferenciados para cumplir con las necesidades de lectores bajos, medios y altos.3 niveles diferenciados para cumplir con las necesidades de lectores bajos, medios y altos.Contiene: 4 hojas para examinar en la identificación de los elementos de un cuento de nivel 1 (2 exámenes) , 2 (2 exámenes) y 3 (2 exámenes).5 textos de nivel
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K - 5th
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Also included in: BUNDLE COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA (120+ TEXTOS) - GUIDED READING SPANISH
"Mother and Daughter" Review Worksheet or Assessment with Detailed Answer Key
Follow Yollie's relationships and experiences with this complete worksheet, review, study guide, or homework assignment. This comprehensive printable for "Mother and Daughter" also contains vocabulary (character, setting, theme, mood, conflict, etc.) which helps to reinforce grade-level literary concepts as students write answers. This user-friendly material includes a detailed answer key as well.
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5th - 9th
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