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Higher education short stories Common Core RL.7.3 resources
Creative Questions for ANY Novel or Story Editable Distance Learning
Use these creative question prompts with any book, short story, or play to generate critical and creative thinking! They can be used for large class discussions, small group discussions, bell ringers, exit slips, literature circles, station work, etc. These are perfect for distance learning!This pack includes:• 180 prompts in a ready-to-go PDF file in task-card format (4 per page)• 180 editable slides in Google Slides™ that can be customized and shared digitally with your students for a paperles
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
The Monkey's Paw Simplified Halloween Story - TPT Digital and Google Classroom
An adapted text version of the Halloween classic story to assign on TPT Digital, through Google Classroom.Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your class but knew your students would be put off by the language? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to less advanced readers, special education classrooms and intermediate ESL and EFL students. It also makes a fine story for the regular ELA classroom.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thin
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!
"The Necklace" Guy De Maupassant: Short Story Unit Resources - Distance Learning
Every resource in this unit is now in print AND (Google compatible) digital versions!Enjoy these no-prep, creative and engaging resources! This unit follows the free adapted play version of The Necklace! I have read both the original and play version with my students and have found that the play version is much more engaging for students as they get to interact by taking on the speaking roles of the characters. The activities in this resource and the test should align well with both versions, bu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Engaging Short Story Unit GROWING Bundle - Distance Learning
Intro to Magical Realism - Google Slides - Editable - A Man With Enormous Wings
Need an introduction to your new Magical Realism unit or mini-unit? Check out this Google Slides deck perfect to get you started! This slide deck includes:Rules of the magic realism genreHyperlink to video with examples in moviesLiterary Analysis Activity identifying the key characteristicsAnswers to the Analysis ExamplesActivity for students to create their own example and share with a partner to ensure accuracy as well as information on the relevance of this genreHyperlink to the Magical Reali
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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"The Last Dog" Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
This printable is the "pet project" for teachers who want to provide their students with a thorough review of this popular short story. Multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, and discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, events, and plot of this piece. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Worksheet (or Test) with Detailed Answer Key
There's no need to "cook up" a unique and comprehensive way to test students on their understanding of this popular short story. Here it is! Using popular literary terms (setting, inference, cause and effect, conflict, etc.), students will be able to provide answers to critical-thinking questions which relate to the narrative's most important aspects. The "dessert" to this "complete meal" is a detailed answer key!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Plot Diagram Practice with Comics on Google Slides
Let students show their understanding of the story's plot by engaging them with this plot diagram activity on Google Slides! Students will fill out each part of the plot diagram by creating a comic for the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.This product includes the following: - Directions- Step-by-step "Help" section - Thought Bubbles for students to use on their comics- Pictured explanations- TWO comic slide optionsI have used this product with co-teaching classe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Plot Diagram Unit Bundle
"Bargain" by A. B. Guthrie, Jr.: Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Answer Key
This printable is a sure bargain when used as a review, test, or homework assignment. Sixteen questions, including a figurative language chart, will allow students to gain a thorough understanding of the short story as they explore characters, conflicts, themes, plot, mood, diction, and setting. To make this assessment even more desirable, a comprehensive answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Sniper" By Liam O’Flaherty Suspenseful Short Story Choice Board Activity
Choice boards are growing to be more and more popular in the education world! I made one for the suspenseful short story "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. This fun and engaging activity promotes close reading, critical thinking skills, make inferences, cite, multiple intelligence focus, accommodations for remediation, creativity, and student choice! After reading "The Sniper," students will complete this choice board activity where they have 9 options of activities to complete. Each activity cate
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Engaging Short Story Unit GROWING Bundle - Distance Learning
"Fox" (by Margaret Wild and Rob Brooks): Worksheet or Test and Answer Key
Students will understand the essence of "Fox" as they answer 15 relevant questions about the story. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stephen King: "Quitters, Inc." Assessment, Worksheet, or Homework and Answer Key
Students will not want to "quit" working on this comprehensive printable with 25 questions because it will help them to understand the plot, characters, inferences, theme, cause and effect, and more in "Quitters, Inc." This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Priscilla and the Wimps" Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Prepare your students with a comprehensive review of this popular short story as they answer 15 critical-thinking questions which are interspersed with grade-appropriate literary terminology (character, inference, setting, point-of-view, analogy, and theme). This printable is so versatile that it can be used as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment or as an individual, pair, or group activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The War of the Wall": Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Answer Key
There's no need to "fight a war" to find the perfect printable for this popular short story. Here it is! Fifteen discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, plot, and theme of this piece. An inference chart is included as well. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Katherine Mansfield's "The Doll's House" Review (or Test) & Detailed Answer Key
This comprehensive worksheet (or test) "houses" 20 questions about the characters, setting, inferences, symbolism, motivation, conflict, theme, and plot. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. It's the perfect way to help students to understand this popular short story.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Discussing Discrimination and Prejudice: Five Short Story Worksheets and Keys
This comprehensive packet of worksheets (or tests) highlights the five popular narratives that deal with discrimination: "The Stolen Party," "American History," "The Scholarship Jacket," "One Friday Morning," and "The Gold Cadillac." As a bonus, a worksheet is included that discusses how characters deal with prejudice as well as what has changed in American society since the stories were published. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assign
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Test" (by Theodore Thomas): Worksheet (or assessment) with Detailed Answer Key
Put your students to the "test" with this 15-question comprehensive worksheet (or assessment) as they gain a full understanding of the setting, motivation, conflicts, inferences, and symbolism in this popular short story. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Sorry, Wrong Number" Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Answer Key
"Dial up" this perfect assessment for "Sorry, Wrong Number," a review or test which contains 20 relevant and pertinent questions to help readers thoroughly understand this popular short story. A detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"My Favorite Chaperone" Review, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Student will "dance" through this printable as they complete 25 relevant questions that provide a comprehensive review of this popular short story. Interspersed with grade-appropriate literary terminology (character, setting, point-of-view, theme, figurative language, and more), this thorough printable is so versatile that it can be used as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment or as an individual, pair, or group activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"What, of This Goldfish, Would You Wish" Writing Prompts with Rubric
Teachers who "wish" for a relevant writing prompts for this popular short story have come to the right place. A multitude of topics are displayed on this handout which allow students to explore characters, motivation, plot, imagery, theme, and/or impressions of life. It's the ideal companion piece for this narrative. A condensed rubric is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ray Bradbury: "The Pedestrian" Worksheet (or Test) with Detailed Answer Key
"Walk" your students through a comprehensive review of "The Pedestrian" with these 12 critical-thinking questions. These multi-faceted inquiries will also promote relevant and exciting class discussions. A detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Night Drive" Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Detailed Answer Key
If the "driving" force for teachers is to provide a thorough and enjoyable assessment for "Night Drive," then they've come to the right place. Filled with 20 relevant questions that offer a complete review of this thriller, students will be able to show their understanding of this popular short story as they delve into its suspense. A bonus question is included, as is a detailed answer key for all questions.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ray Bradbury: "There Will Come Soft Rains" Worksheet (or Test) with Answer Key
"Shower" students with a complete review of "There Will Come Soft Rains" with 20 critical-thinking questions that integrate literary terminology (setting, theme, cause and effect, inferences, etc.) and which prompt an exciting class discussion. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Anne Tyler's "Teenage Wasteland" Review or Test with Detailed Answer Key
Follow a family's trials and tribulations with this perfect review of "Teenage Wasteland." Students will gain an essential understanding of this popular short story as they answer 30 critical-thinking questions which are interspersed with grade-level literary terminology including plot, theme, motivation, point-of-view, setting, inference, and more. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Elevator" by William Sleator Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Answer Key
Student understanding will go "up" as they answer 12 relevant questions that provide a comprehensive review of this popular short story. Interspersed with grade-appropriate literary terminology (character, inference, setting, point-of-view, theme, and more), this thorough printable is so versatile that it can be used as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment or as an individual, pair, or group activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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