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9th grade short stories Common Core W.8.1a resources
The Scarlet Ibis, James Hurst Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the heartbreaking story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This three-day lesson plan includes a 7-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key/class discussion starters), a pre-writing organizing task that will get your students to dig back into the text and organize symbolic elements (also with answer key), and a literary analysis writing assignment where students will examine Hurst’s use of symbolism to support his them
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8th - 11th
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Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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Tell Tale Heart. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA ESL Sp. Ed.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to a wider variety of readers, including ESL, ENL and Special Ed. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. See preview for details.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:An illustrated adapted text of The Tell-Tale Heart by Po
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Edgar Allen Poe Short Story Unit Bundle/Answer Keys/Editable
Edgar Allen Poe Bundle short story unit bundle includes top notch graphic novel lessons from the following texts: "Tell Tale Heart", "The Raven", "The Bells", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and the bonus is "The Cask of Amontillado". Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of these engaging activities built from best teaching practices. The idea is to keep your lesson planning journey easy, so you can focus on teaching.Featured:Graphic organizers-for how to read a graphic novelPowerPoint
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8th - 11th
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Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and explore six creative alternatives suitable for any novel or short story. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from the start. From dynamic character
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7th - 10th
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Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and use these six creative digital alternatives suitable for any novel or short story instead. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive digital bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each digital assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from
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7th - 10th
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O. HENRY | THE LAST LEAF Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets | Printables
Students enjoy one of O. Henry’s surprise endings as they explore the meaning of friendship in “The Last Leaf,” one of the author’s most famous short stories.Your 16-page, reproducible study guide includes . . .• introduction, background information, audio and video suggestions• full text of the short story• vocabulary pertinent to the short story• comprehension questions that accompany the short story• a vocabulary test• a selection test on the short story• a number of post-reading topics for
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6th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Bundle - Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, 2BR02B
This bundle contains lesson plans for three engaging Kurt Vonnegut short stories: Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, and 2BR02B. It also contains a mini biography on the author and a bonus Kurt Vonnegut analysis worksheet.All three lesson plans include (+ much more!):- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guides- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheets- Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Post-reading, and Real-world Connection)- Written Response Question + Rubrics- Creative Writing Activities- On
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6th - 12th
"Rumpelstiltskin" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "Rumpelstiltskin," a classic Grimm's fairy tale. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)By engaging with this c
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6th - 12th
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"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and develop close reading analysis skills with this close reading activity to complement H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Outsider." With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1100-1200, "The Outsider" is an appropriate addition to a Halloween-themed short story unit for grades 9 through 12. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering automated student feedback and
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8th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game - Richard Connell - 6 Day Engaging Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and ready-to-print resource will keep students engaged for up to 2 weeks! Activities ensure students practice an array of important ELA skills while also having fun with creative activities and thought-provoking discussions.What's Included:- Teaching Guide- Active Reading Guide- Pre-Reading Questions- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Rainsford Analysis Worksheet- Historical Context (Ethics of Hunting & The Russian Revolution) Wo
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6th - 12th
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Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Bundle - The Tell Tale Heart, The Black Cat + more
This bundle contains lesson plans for three haunting Edgar Allen Poe short stories: The Tell Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and The Masque of the Red Death. It also contains a mini biography on the author and a bonus Edgar Allan Poe analysis worksheet.All three lesson plans include:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guides- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheets- Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Post-reading, and Real-world Connection)- Written Response Question + Rubrics- Extension Ac
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6th - 12th
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2BR02B - KURT VONNEGUT - 6 DAY SHORT STORY LESSON PLAN
Kurt Vonnegut's chilling dystopian short story, 2BR02B, explores the dark consequences of a world without aging. This comprehensive lesson plan will engage students in the topic while covering an array of vital ELA skills.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Quote Analysis Worksheet- Symbolism Analysis Worksheet- Written Response Question with Rubric- Text vs Movie Comparison
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Bundle - Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, 2BR02B
A Sound of Thunder Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar Materials for Ray Bradbury's A Sound of ThunderA Socratic Seminar (or a "Fish Bowl" Conversation as I like to call it with my students) is a higher order way of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, this student-tested resource was created to inclu
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8th - 11th
EPICAC - KURT VONNEGUT - 5 DAY SHORT STORY LESSON PLAN
Engage students in a thought-provoking exploration of love, technology, and human emotions through Kurt Vonnegut's short story, EPICAC. With recent advancements in AI, the story has never been so relevant and relatable.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Written Response Question with Rubric- Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet- Human Relationships with AI Reading- Real-World
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6th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide | SILVER BLAZE | Worksheets
Fog! Gas lights! Mysteries! SHERLOCK HOLMES must be close at hand. Silver Blaze--Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London, and to the countryside in Dartmoor where Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of the famous race horse Silver Blaze and the apparent murder of the horse’s trainer.Here’s what you’ll find in your 51-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Sherlock Holmes | Conan Doyle Biography and SILVER BLAZE | Worksheets
The Black Cat - Edgar Allan Poe - 5 Day Lesson Plan
Engage students in an exploration of psychological depth, literary analysis, and foreshadowing, guiding them through the eerie, thought-provoking, and even supernatural journey of The Black Cat.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Scaffolding, and Real World Connection)- Foreshadowing Worksheet- Written Response Question with Rubric- Extension Activities- Online Jeopardy Game-
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6th - 12th
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"The Tell-Tale Heart" Mock Trial Graphic Organizers (For Jury and Attorneys)
**Disclaimer: I created these graphic organizers after purchasing 'The Insanity Plea- "The Tell Tale Heart"' sold by Arik Durfee here on teachers pay teachers.**These graphic organizers are for teachers that are interested in having their students participate in a Mock Trial using "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. The graphic organizers include instructions and sentence starters for both the Jury and the students you select as attorneys. I recommend that you select 5 students to be a pa
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7th - 12th
Literary Analysis Essay - Thematic Unit on Morals/Values - Social Emotional
This thematic unit will promote critical thinking and introduce the "formula" to the five paragraph literary analysis essay. The theme of this unit is "A Moral Compass" which prepares students to explore questions about how we see ourselves in the world. This topic will help students realize how experiences from the past shape who we are in the present. It promotes ethical decision making and brings to focus what it means to have self awareness. After engaging in a close reading of "Abuela In
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7th - 9th
The Masque of the Red Death - Edgar Allan Poe - 5 Day Lesson Plan
Delve into the captivating symbolism of "The Masque of the Red Death" — a haunting journey into the human soul, as only Edgar Allan Poe can provide.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- The Masque of the Red Death Full Text- Vocabulary Worksheet- Symbolism Worksheets (The Uninvited Figure, The Clock, and the Seven Rooms)- Allegory Worksheet- Real World Connection Questions- Written Response Question with Rubric- Extension Activities- Online Jeopardy Gam
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6th - 12th
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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Activity Pack
In this "Lamb to the Slaughter" Activity Pack, your students will dive into reading comprehension, citing text based evidence, and determining whether or not Mary Maloney is innocent with argument writing. These are engaging activities to incorporate with Roald Dahl's short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter", during anytime of the year, but especially around Halloween!This product is perfect for...Author StudyShort Story UnitCenters or StationsLiterature UnitIn this product, you will receive:1. "Lam
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8th - 10th
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Thank You, M'am Close Reading Short Story Mini Unit Pre-Reading, Questions, Quiz
This is a mini unit for Langston Hughes' fantastic tale of kindness, "Thank You, M'am."You will get the following materials:Pre-Reading VocabularyQuote Studies with Guided Reading Questions and Literal/Inferential QuestionsClose Reading NotesPost-Reading QuestionsPost-Reading Writing (Thank You Letter)Quiz with KeyKeys for vocabulary and all question sheetsPlease see preview for a look at the items listed above.Thanks,⭐Teacher in the Rye⭐ Follow me for updates and new products for your MS and HS
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7th - 9th
Also included in: Short Story Bundle for Middle and High School--Popular Titles! {CCSS}
Questions for The Most Dangerous Game - Analyze Setting, Themes, and Characters
These guided reading questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” will support students’ independent reading of this classic short story! Includes comprehension questions, discussion prompts for literary analysis, and a detailed answer key. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with these Questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell:✏️ 15 Comprehension Questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” Short Story - Digital & PrintDescribe key rel
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8th - 12th
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