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Middle school short stories classroom forms for Microsoft OneDrive
Literary Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint
Literary Elements PowerPoint on literary terms and the main short story parts including characters, plot, conflict, setting, theme, resolution, denouement. This digital resource explains the critical elements of a short story and specific knowledge (like plot diagram, types of conflict) that students need to be able to identify when they read, as well as incorporate into their own writing. Short quiz on story elements at the end for assessment. Project on your whiteboard or print out the print f
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Show Not Tell Writing PowerPoint with Elaboration Practice
Use the Show, Not Tell writing strategy to write descriptions more vividly. This lesson shows how to use the "Show Not Tell" strategy in creative writing. Imagery and sensory language create mental pictures to help the reader visualize. Strong verbs replace dead verbs. This digital resource gives students four different strategies to use to replace 'to be" verbs, including combining sentences, adding strong verbs, details and precise language, using nouns as verbs, and changing the sentence orde
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5th - 8th
Story Elements of a Fairy Tale PowerPoint and Printable Reading Activity
Fairy Tales PowerPoint will introduce your students to the main characteristics and story elements of fairy tales, such as magic, royalty, characters, lessons and more. Animated slides will engage your students. I use this presentation to introduce a unit on fairy tales. Review slides at the end with answer key. Then have students do the reading activity with my printable Elements of Fairy Tales chart (included on the last page). Have them read several fairy tales (I assign at least 5) and let
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Fairy Tales Resource Bundle
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint Preview, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Response
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint. Preview and respond to the short story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling with this presentation. Introduces vocabulary with definitions, plot diagram, literary elements, anticipation guide, author biography and background information, strategies for reading short stories, comprehension check, and writing responses. Cobra and mongoose facts and photos, a link to the story and a National Geographic video clip of a mongoose encounter with a cobra. This is an engaging
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Creative Writing Short Story Activities Workbook Print and Digital
No planning needed! Digital and print versions make this perfect for digital, in person, or blended learning. Your students will have everything they need to write their own short stories. Ready to use today. This resource guides them step-by-step. What teachers are saying:"I used this with my Honors 12 English class after our semester of reading short stories. The kids really used this resource - it gave them confidence and an actual place to plan their work. I will use it again.""This was
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7th - 10th
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The Fun They Had Short Story Analysis, Reading, and Research Activities
Looking for a relevant short story to share with your students? Isaac Asimov's "The Fun They Had" is perfect for our students grappling with distance learning! Your students will read the story, participate in a mini research project, analyze photos, and write a reflection.This is a great reading and research project for students to learn about education in the past, present, and what is imagined for the future.What teachers are saying about my distance learning resources:"Super easy to use (
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Back to School Planning Bundle Reading, Writing, Research Activities
Bystander Effect + First They Came + Terrible Things - DIGITAL & PRINT
This Holocaust resource pairs a video introducing the Bystander Effect, Martin Niemoller's quote "First They Came," and the picture book Terrible Things by Eve Bunting to encourage students' close reading analysis, annotation, and reflection on the role of bystanders during the Holocaust. Students are then asked to apply the idea to their own lives. This is a perfect introduction to any Holocaust unit and can be used with texts such as Night, The Diary of Anne Frank, Refugee, Salt to Sea, The Co
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6th - 10th
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Assignments for Any Novel or Short Story - Digital Reading Response (Vol 2)
Short Story and Novel Assignments - Digital Reading Response Book Report (Vol 2): Gone are the days of boring book reports and reading responses! This multi-faceted resource provides fun ready-to-use digital assignments that will work for any novel or short story that your students are reading. Each of the one-slide assignments can be shared digitally with your students – it’s that easy! There is an assignment for every student in your class in this packet – even students who struggle or are rel
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6th - 9th
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Character Analysis for ANY Novel or Short Story - Google / Digital Version
DIGITAL CHARACTER ANALYSIS ACTIVITY - Help your students write a character study or character analysis with this ready-to-use resource. Works with any novel or short story! 17 Google slides to help your students dig deeper into a character's motivation and personality. Works with any novel or short story! This activity is easy to differentiate for students of varying abilities and ages. The resource leads students through the process of writing a paragraph or a full essay - choose which one w
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â DIGITAL Novel Study Bundle - Use with ANY NOVEL
All Summer in a Day Short Story Activities and Close Reading
Your students won't stop talking about the themes of this story! "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury addresses so many themes that resonate with kids! Your students will want to analyze characters, motive, plot, and the concept of living on another planet. This unsettling story is great for middle school and high school students -- sure to bring up great discussion on bullying, compassion for others, and accepting newcomers. Perfect to teach at the end of the year.This resource includes:p
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â End of the Year Activities Bundle Grade 6 7 8 Reading and Writing
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint. Introduce the short story 7th grade by the author Gary Soto. Develops background knowledge. Author information. Images compare Fresno, California to Paris, France. Vocabulary includes words like tortilla, fiesta, and siesta. Reminds students to think about the author's purpose and the theme of the story as they read. Also shows recommended Gary Soto books for students who are interested in reading books by this author. Use this presentation to intr
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
Characterization PowerPoint
Characterization PowerPoint - Character Development in Short Stories. Shows students how to develop characters when writing short stories by analyzing author strategies, like using sensory details, gestures, and interior monologue. Demonstrates different strategies to use in developing a character in a short story, helping students write better by making their characters come to life! Animated graphics and sound. 24 slides. Includes three handouts for students to put in their writer's notebook t
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5th - 8th
Rip Van Winkle PowerPoint - Questions, Writing Prompts, and Author Biography
Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving PowerPoint. This resource helps students comprehend the story and its symbolism. The slides take the class through Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book, an illustrated adapted version to read slide by slide, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, writing prompts, and critical thinking. Slides are illustrated and engaging for students. Use PowerPo
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7th - 10th
Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman PowerPoint
Reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the story of the Headless Horseman? This resource helps students comprehend the story - vocabulary, characters, setting, plot, and theme. The PowerPoint activities take your class through Washington Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book and audio, a sequencing activity, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, a plot diagram activity, and an essay w
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7th - 10th
Writing Paper Under The Sea Ocean Theme
This download consists of 25 different writing papers with an under the sea ocean theme. These make a unique and different way to display your students writing and they will love using these beautiful papers. I have also included 25 printer friendly pages which are in black and white. Other items in my store with an Under The Sea Ocean theme... Alphabet Posters Classroom Rules Schedule Cards Desk and Locker Labels Name Tags Birthday Display Behavior DisplayClassroom JobsD
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Under The Sea Ocean Large Classroom Decor Theme Editable Bundle
Creative Writing Unit: The Short Story
This Creative Writing Short Story Unit provides you with mini-lessons, notes, online worksheets (can be printed for handouts), and graphic organizers to help your students craft their short stories. Lessons focus on character sketches, structure/plot and the hook, conflict development, adding sensory imagery, and creating/formatting dialogue. Each lesson is simple and fun, has produced wonderful short stories from my students, and can be used at both the middle school and high school levels. I'v
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6th - 12th
Non-linear Plot Short Story
Engage students with this short look into the life of a young man forever changed. Provides opportunity to identify plot, non-linear plot, theme and characterization. This original short story includes short answer questions and a concluding essay challenge as well.
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8th - 10th
New! Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer Template #2 | Celebrate Dr. Seuss
This eye-catching, neat, and easy-to-edit flyer for Read Across America Spirit Week will definitely save you time instead of creating a new one from scratch. Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, the days, and other notes. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white paper.Check out for more of my creations: NEW UNIQUE SCHOOL/CLASS FLYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSClick here to follo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
New! Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer Template #1 | Celebrate Dr. Seuss
This eye-catching, neat, and easy-to-edit flyer for Read Across America Spirit Week will definitely save you time instead of creating a new one from scratch. Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, the days, and other notes. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white paper.Check out for more of my creations: NEW UNIQUE SCHOOL/CLASS FLYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSClick here to follo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
The Monsters are due on Maple street Quiz, Self Grading Google form
19 Question self grading Google Form for the script of "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street." Grades can be easily imported into Google Classroom for convenience. Included for your convenience is a pdf version of the quiz and an answer key. When this was posted, the classic version of this Twilight Zone episode was available to view for free with adds through Pluto TV and Amazon.
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6th - 9th
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Reading Fluency Recording Sheet
This is a reading fluency recording sheet that allows you to record the words correct per minute (wcpm) on 4 repeated readings. Research shows that repeated readings do improve reading fluency. Watch how your students' fluency rate improves with each reading.
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K - 6th
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Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes Google Forms Assessment
This Google Forms Assessment includes 10 selected-response questions over Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes and is totally editable.This google forms quiz is great for a quick formative assessment at the end of a lesson. This google form is set to auto-grade the responses as students complete them.If you like this resource, check out the Thank You M'am Task CardsLet's Connect!FacebookInstagramBlogPinterest
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5th - 9th
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All Summer in a Day PowerPoint and Writing Journal Activity
This All Summer in a Day PowerPoint introduces the story, gives background and vocabulary, and has a response writing activity to be used after reading this short story by Ray Bradbury. Before, during and after reading slides. Presentation focuses on the elements of plot in the story, as in exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Discussion prompts with key. Includes three journal topics and a journal writing paper at the end. Use PowerPoint in video conferencing or Zoo
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Point of View Writing & Review Activity - Digital Version
POINT OF VIEW DIGITAL WRITING ACTIVITY - Looking for a fun way to review and practice writing with different points of view? Students are given a notes / reference sheet on the four points of view for review and reference. Use the notes page to review point of view and look for examples in stories you have read in class. Students are then asked to complete a writing assignment based on an article (provided) they read. After reading the article students must complete two paragraphs from two di
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6th - 9th
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