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Short stories microsofts in English (UK)
The Knights Tale - Chaucer
An 18 slide PowerPoint exploring The Knight's Tale in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
Includes:
A summary of the story
Character analysis including the knight himself
Key tasks exploring character and plot
Key questions to provoke thought and reflection on the story
Grades:
5th - 9th
Joyce Carol Oates "Where are you Going, Where have you Been?" Unit
Comprehensive and diverse “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Unit using Connections in Song, Poetry, Historical Events, Mythology and Fairytales. Provides supplemental texts to examine alongside Oates' short story to enhance the understanding and allow for more thought provoking discussions. Contains a connected lesson on Loss of Innocence and Examining the Devil Figure in Literature. This is hours upon hours worth of work that will give you days and days of class material.
What is I
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Number the stars
This is a fully resourced, three-week writing unit, based on chapter 14 of ‘Number the Stars’ by Lois Lowry. It is pitched at Year 5 and Year 6 (UK) or 4th and 5th Grade (US). This unit links beautifully with history learning, World War 2. If children a familiar with the story of Anne Frank, this text provides another example of what was happening in Europe in the final years of the WW2. All planning, slides and activities are included - no extra work necessary. It has been created using Word a
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Grades:
4th - 6th
The Twelve Greek Gods of Olympus
A great resource to introduce the 12 Greek Gods of Olympus.
Each God comes with a summarised background information and a pre-recorded myth based on the God.
After introducing and discussing the 12 Gods, a revision section is available under the "Who Am I?" tab.
This allows students to make connections with the information and visual representations of the Gods.
I have used this a few times over the past 2 years. Students love it!
Grades:
2nd - 5th
12 Stages of a Hero's Journey Slideshow and Worksheet
Teach the four basic character archetypes and a brief overview of the 12 stages of a hero's journey with this PowerPoint slideshow and worksheet. Includes: Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file PDF version of PowerPoint Editable Word (.docx) file of worksheet Answers Which terms are covered? Archetype The Hero The Mentor The Shadow The Ally 12 Stages of the Hero's Journey
Grades:
6th - 12th
Planning webs
Place you big idea in the top bubble and work you way down till you come up with as many smaller interests to I handle your planning. For elementary school you can use it as an idea web for story writing.
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PreK - 8th
ESL KINDERGARTEN PPT LESSON: DAILY ACTIVITIES
Title: "Daily Activities"Duration: 30 MinutesFormat: PowerPoint PresentationSuitable For: Kindergarten Students (ESL and General Education)Lesson Overview: "My Day: A Fun-Filled ESL Adventure for Kindergarteners" is an interactive and engaging PowerPoint lesson designed to introduce young learners to the concept of daily routines and activities. Specially crafted for ESL students but equally effective for native speakers, this lesson takes students on a delightful journey through typical daily t
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Christmas Story
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with Our Enchanting Short Story Bundle! Dive into the festive spirit and embrace the warmth of the holiday season with our captivating Christmas short story, carefully crafted to bring joy and wonder to readers of all ages. This heartwarming tale is perfect for cozying up by the fireplace, sipping on hot cocoa, and enjoying the magic that only Christmas can bring.Key Features:Captivating Narrative: Immerse yourself in a charming story filled with holiday cheer,
Grades:
4th - 7th
PROSE READING COMPREHENSION PRESENTATIONS: BUNDLE
A bundle of products on Prose Comprehension that deals with:Story Setting CharacterizationStory PlotStory AnalysisReference to the ContextThis Resource Includes powerpoint presentations on:After Twenty Years by O. HenryThe Canterville Ghost by Oscar WildeHarry by Rosemary TimperleyThe Last Leaf by O. HenryTwo Geniuses The Woman on Platform No 8 by Ruskin BondThe Dinner Party by Mona Gardner A Difficult Customer by William Roland LeeThe Necklace by Guy de MaupassantThree Questions by Leo TolstoyH
Grades:
6th - 8th
Scary No More – A Halloween tale
Witches, monsters, and Halloween creatures gather for a night of delight, but instead of being scary, they decide to be jolly and merry. A fun rhyming tale that takes the scare out of scare and makes Halloween fun. For more family fun enjoy some of the recipe suggestions at the end of the book. This …
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Digraph WH - Questions / Comprehension Passages / Worksheets /Speech Therapy
WH questions derived from interesting short stories/passages, reading comprehension. Can be used in speech therapy and testing language skillsWhowhenwherewhywhat
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Grades:
1st - 6th
The Velveteen Rabbit Part 3 Treasured Tale
This is part 3 of a 3 part lesson.I use this PowerPoint for online tutoring (Zoom) but this would work equally for home tutoring or in the classroom. The homework task is at the end.This could be used for native English speakers or for teaching English as a second language. The story itself is a classic.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
The Velveteen Rabbit Part 2 Treasured Tale
This is part 2 of a 3 part lesson.I use this PowerPoint for online tutoring (Zoom) but this would work equally for home tutoring or in the classroom. The homework task is at the end.This could be used for native English speakers or for teaching English as a second language. The story itself is a classic.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
The Velveteen Rabbit Part 1 Treasured Tale
This is part 1 of a 3 part lesson.I use this PowerPoint for online tutoring (Zoom) but this would work equally for home tutoring or in the classroom. The homework task is at the end.This could be used for native English speakers or for teaching English as a second language. The story itself is a classic.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
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
Grades:
7th
Modern Fairy Tales Scheme of Work
18 lessons for a Modern Fairy tales unit, where students work to write their own modern fairy tale. Each lesson is fully planned and there is a covering slide for teacher reference at the beginning, detailing reading and writing skills covered in the lesson and whether any resources are required. Each lesson has a learning objective and there are several homework tasks included within the unit.
Lessons include exploring the structure of fairy tales, characterisation, persuasive speaking and lis
Grades:
5th - 8th
Marking Criteria, Toolkit and Box Up proforma
This is a complete marking criteria, toolkit and 'box up' proforma set to use with my Ancient Greece Portal Story. Included is a marking criteria for both Cold and Hot Writes. The Box Up follows the generic structure of a portal story as used in Talk 4 Writing.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Funny Bones Sequencing Cards
7 sequencing cards and board, numbered 1-7, ready for printing and laminating.It could also be used as a cutting and sticking activity.Included is also the words to the Funny Bones opening page song.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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HARRY: ANALYZING GHOST STORIES - UNIT PLANS
Unit plans with 5 sessions on prose comprehension of a ghost story, "Harry" by Rosemary Timperley.After completing this unit students will be able to:SESSION 1: Spot the setting elements and describe the setting.SESSION 2: Name the characters and make a character sketch.SESSION 3: Discover the plot elements and develop the plot.SESSION 4: Analyse the text to make a critical appreciation.SESSION 5: Examine the lines from the text with reference to context.Lesson PreviewAuthor and Summary of the S
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: PROSE READING COMPREHENSION - SHORT STORIES - BUNDLE
How to write a short story
This is a step-by-step pupil guide on how to write a successful short story.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Roald Dahl
This resource contains an informative and fully editable 85-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl. The presentation focuses on:His birthplace and parentageHis education and schoolingHis career as an RAF fighter pilotHis familyHis works including ‘The BFG’, ‘Matilda’, ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’, ‘Boy: Dreams of Childhood’, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, ‘James and the Giant Peach’, 'Danny Champion of the World', 'The Gremlins', 'Going Solo'His likes and dislikes, interest
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Roald Dahl Bundle
THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE - READING PROSE: UNIT LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES
A unit lesson plan on prose comprehension with resources for 6 sessions on teaching and learning of the story "The Model Millionaire" by Oscar Wilde based on New Bloom's Taxonomy.After completing this unit students will be able to:SESSION 1 - REMEMBERING - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text and analyze the impact of specific word choices.SESSION 2 - UNDERSTANDING - Analyze the development of the text including its relationship to the setting.SESSION 3 - APPLYIN
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE - READING A SHORT STORY: BUNDLE
Portal Story for Ancient Greece
This is a <500 word portal story which is broken down into the generic structure as used in Talk for Writing. See accompanying items to support teaching this genre.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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After a Swim
After a swim ¨ short story for kids helping to improve english and improve skills on readings books.
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Not Grade Specific
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