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Middle school short stories flash cards 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
Nonfiction Decodable Passages - Syllables- Science of Reading - Orton Gillingham
Are you looking to add more NONFICTION decodable passages to your Structured-Literacy lessons? Do your students need to review the syllable types and syllable division patterns? Check out this product that is much MORE than just decodable passages!These nonfiction decodable passages are perfect for your advanced Orton-Gillingham students looking for interesting content and ready for more of a challenge.10 passage includedSyllable Types: closed/vce, open, -cle, vowel-r, vowel teamSyllable Divisio
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2nd - 6th
Inferences Bundle
A bundle of both my flashcards and short stories, the #1 and #2 bestsellers in my store! Address your students' inferencing needs from grades 1-8. The flashcards are great for grades 1-5, while the short stories target upper elementary and middle school topics from grades 4-8. Click on each link for previews!
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1st - 8th
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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
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Fairy Tales Resource Bundle
The Cask of Amontillado Irony Sorting Activity - Close Reading - Short Story
Dive into the intriguing world of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" with this irony sorting activity! It's the key to unraveling the layers of irony within the story, and it's designed to engage and educate your students. This resource isn't just about sorting; it's about fostering critical thinking, literary analysis, and a deeper appreciation for Poe's craft.Here's what you’ll get:✅ Teacher Guide: Your trusty companion for seamless facilitation.✅ 16 Irony Cards: The tools your studen
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â The Cask of Amontillado Activity Resources Bundle - Poe Short Story Unit
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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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
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
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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ESL / ELL Short Reading + Boom Cards Bundle | Level: Beginner Newcomer
This English Language Learner reading comprehension short stories set is perfect for ESL / ELL / ESOL learners in all classrooms. This comprehensible input story features early, common English words: this is, animal, person, is called, there is, says, is not, and I am alongside many cognates in 5 short stories. Each story is accompanied by 6 task / question cards for reading comprehension practice. Task cards include: multiple choice, matching, cognate recognition, drawing, & meaning associa
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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
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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
Video Game Speech Therapy Reading Comprehension Passages
Do your upper-elementary and middle school students love gaming? Do you need a quick and no-prep resource to teach wh- questions, main idea, inferencing and predicting?Then these video game themed reading passages are perfect for you! So many of our students love gaming so it's a great way to build their knowledge of new concepts. It also gives them opportunities to talk about their hobby and teach us a thing or two!Target the following goals:•Answering wh- questions (who, what, where, why, how)
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3rd - 7th
Also included in:Â Video Game Speech Therapy Language Bundle
Boom Cards: ESL / ELL Beginner Newcomer Short Stories Bundle
This ESL / ELL Boom Card deck bundle is perfect for English language learner beginners of all ages. This deck contains mini comprehensible stories with reading comprehension check. Each deck includes 5 task / question cards. Task cards include: multiple choice, matching, and meaning negotiation. These ESL / ELL beginner short stories are perfect for a 5 minute warm-up or bellringer as an individual, or you can purchase the complete set for sub plans or station work! Each deck includes 6 Boom Car
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4th - 12th
Orton-Gillingham: Welded Sounds Bundle
Combining my popular welded products, you can get them all here in a bundle (along with 3 pages of bonus activities) for a discount. I am at the Certified Level/AOGPE and a Certified Dyslexia Therapist/IDA. Follow my TpT Store by clicking the star above.Please provide helpful feedback and most of all, enjoy my products!
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K - 6th
Orton-Gillingham Based Decodable Passages: Greek & French Code (Level 4)
Looking for more challenging decodable passages that align with Orton-Gillingham? I made these passages for students that are working on Level 4 after introducing letter patterns that from Greek or Latin origin. This is the first batch of Level 4 to finish off my original Decodable Bundle. What is included?* Flashcards to go along with each passage* 4 passages with 2 copies each. I copy has the words following the targeted pattern in red. * After each passage, the student is asked to complete ta
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Orton-Gillingham | Decodable Passages Bundle - Science of Reading - Fluency
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
Free Literary Devices Bookmarks - Literary Terms and Story Elements Reference
Free Literary Devices Bookmarks - Literary Terms and Story Elements Reference: Enhance your students' understanding of literary devices with these free bookmarks! Designed for quick reference, these bookmarks feature definitions for common literary terms such as setting, plot, atmosphere, character, narrator, conflict, theme, tone, and foreshadowing. With two color options and a black-and-white version for easy printing, these bookmarks are a convenient tool for students to use while analyzing s
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6th - 12th
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Short Story Elements : Notes, note taker, flashcards, and crossword puzzle
Do you need notes for short story devices, but don't want to type it all up or find pictures for every slide? Look no further! This resource of short story literary terms can be used for high school or late middle school. Gorgeous pics on almost every slide. Students can practice their knowledge of the short story devices through various exercises like flashcards and crossword puzzle. The Elements of a Short Story covered in this product:Setting expositionPlot ri
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Short Story Unit 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
Yoga Cards for Kids
Yoga cards and pack. Includes a book, cards and coloring pages for the Sun Salutation. This is an original story of Emma and Billy who went to find the lost sun while at the same time did some yoga to make their day brighter and themselves fitter. These are perfect for daily physical activity time or a 10-minute brain break.Included in the pack are:- a 12-page book with yoga poses for children and a sweet short tale in rhyme. It is adapted for children of all ages;- 13 coloring sheets;- 1 poster
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Test Prep and Literary Terms DIGITAL Flash Cards (E.L.A.)
These digital flash cards were made using a Flippity Google Sheet. There are 39 test prep and literary terms for students to practice and review for test prep. Here's what students can do with this product:- Use flash cards to memorize terms and definitions.- Fill-in the blank practice.- Matching practice. - Review a list of the definitions.- Play games provided by Flippity. Use these to prepare for a Google Quiz! Click here for that in my store. Literary Terms Definitions and Test: Test Prep (G
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Faris
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
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