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High school short stories graphic organizers $5-10
Pixar Shorts Films NARRATIVE WRITING THEME PLOT LITERARY ELEMENTS ANALYSIS SEL
LITERARY ANALYSIS OF PLOT AND FULL NARRATIVE WRITING UNIT for GLUED! Google Slides and Worksheets. This adorable animated short film is perfect for teaching PLOT, THEME, CHARACTER TRAITS & MOTIVATION, CONFLICT, SETTING, FORESHADOWING, AND NARRATIVE WRITING in the most FUN AND EFFECTIVE way! In this workshop, students are guided through a full interactive plot analysis of the short film Glued. Students will then use the knowledge they've gained in the workshop to create their own narrative
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5th - 9th
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The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit - Engaging, Complete Print and Digital Resource
“The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit” is perfect for teaching students to analyze literature in a meaningful way. All of the prep work and thinking have been done for you. This truly is a print-and-go resource. The mini-unit includes 5 lesson plans, an interactive PowerPoint presentation to introduce the story’s historical context, student activities, as well as a detailed answer key. The mini-unit also includes a creative writing piece that allows students to play around with voice and situate thems
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Complete Unit of Study
“Charles” by Shirley Jackson is the perfect story to launch or add to a Short Story Unit. Its “just-right” length and relative simplicity makes it a great mentor text for teaching and/or reviewing the parts of a story. “Charles” is an engaging and humorous story to which any student can relate.This resource includes a variety of activities reflecting attention to Bloom’s taxonomy for deep and meaningful processing.Organizers and activities designed to foster close reading.* 55 + pages of materia
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5th - 10th
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell with Adapted Text - Print & Digital
This week long lesson on the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (primarily Google Docs unless otherwise noted as Google Slides, Google Forms, etc.). These resources include support for struggling readers and writers and/or special education students, such as an adapted text, chunked questions, graphic organizers and repeated skill practice.This lesson focuses on the skills
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle: Teaching Literary Elements - Print & Digital
The Elevator, Click-clack the Rattlebag & The Feather Pillow Short Story Bundle
Looking to teach a creepy and eerie unit with students? This BUNDLE contains units for The Feather Pillow, The Elevator and Click-clack the Rattlebag! Three creepy stories to engage students all while working their critical thinking skills and hitting Common Core standards! This bundle is particularly excellent during the first part of the school year as fall approaches and the scary stories begin to make their rounds! These are delightfully horrifying short stories for Halloween time, but also
Grades:
7th - 10th
Literary Elements Pixar Short Film Bundle - Piper & La Luna DISTANCE LEARNING
Want a new and engaging way to teach the literary elements? This bundle was designed to help students learn the literary elements by applying them to Pixar’s short film ‘Piper’ and ‘La Luna’.This Packet IncludesFrom Teaching Literary Elements Using Pixar's Piper★ Finding theme worksheet★ Plot chart (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)★ Cause and effect worksheet ★ Writing prompt ★ Answer keysFrom Teaching Literary Elements Using Pixar's La Luna★ 2 different
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Unit - Reading
Are you looking for a short story unit that will pique your students’ interest and engage them in critical thinking skills? How about a short story that is filled with suspense and will keep them on the edge of their seats? Look no further than “Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. This engaging and rigorous close reading unit is full of high quality and critical thinking activities to accompany this thought-provoking short story. Students will LOVE that they are engaged in an on-going
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories - Short Stories Units - Reading Task Cards
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit Study Common Core
[[Short Story Series]]
The Lottery
by Shirley Jackson
Grades 7-12
Product Overview/Preface:
This product contains over 90+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons and graphic organizers to teach Shirley Jackson’s chillingly macabre Short Story “The Lottery”.
My activities are meant for both reinforcement and rigorous instruction in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of rigorous texts. You can easily guide students in scaffolding their knowledge and buildi
Grades:
7th - 12th
BUNDLE: Plot Diagrams - Conflict/Resolution - Short Stories
THREE short story that ask students to identify various elements, such as characters, setting, conflict, etc. and has a plot diagram (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action & Resolution) for students to fill out with story elements.Answer Keys included for the plot diagrams!If you'd rather purchase individually, here are the three stories:It's Not Too Late: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Its-Not-Too-Late-Conflict-Resolution-Plot-Diagram-Short-Story-4161829Baggage Clai
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst with Adapted Text - Print & Digital
This week long lesson on the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (primarily Google Docs unless otherwise noted as Google Slides, Google Forms, etc.). These resources include support for struggling readers and writers and/or special education students, such as an adapted text, chunked questions, graphic organizers and sentence frames and suggested transitions for writing. This lesson fo
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle: Teaching Literary Elements - Print & Digital
"Harrison Bergeron" Dystopia Activity Bundle {CCSS Aligned}
“Harrison Bergeron” Activity Bundle {CCSS Aligned}
This activity bundle is fun, engaging, and asks students to critically think about the exciting dystopian short story, “Harrison Bergeron,” by Kurt Vonnegut! This 12 page resource includes THREE activities that are CCSS aligned! Activities can be used as standalone lessons or embedded into a larger dystopian or science-fiction unit!
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**Dystopian Genre Characteristics Handout
This detailed and visually appealing student handout define
Grades:
7th - 10th
All Summer in A Day Resource Bundle: Question Trail, Foldable, & Organizers
Engage your students with these resources for Ray Bradbury's "All Summer In A Day." This bundle includes the following:Plot Foldable: Review plot structure with this student-friendly plot foldable resource!Question Trail: Engage students in a kinesthetic review of figurative language with this unique, high-interest activity your students will LOVE!Theme Organizers: Guide students through the process of identifying & explaining a theme with these helpful graphic organizers.For more informatio
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6th - 9th
Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Mini-Unit
This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.Included in the mini-unit is: ❒ A copy of the short story❒ A prediction chart ❒ An anticipation guide❒ Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for later theme and paragraph support)❒ Author’s purpose activity sheet❒ How to develop a theme sheet with an example❒ A graphic organizer to help students plan their para
Grades:
7th - 10th
Irony Text Bundle: The Interlopers, The Gift of the Magi, The Sniper
Give students a choice of texts to read while studying irony or read all three! Included in this bundle are lessons for three short stories focused on irony: *The Interlopers by Saki*The Gift of the Magi by O Henry*The Sniper by Liam O'FlahertyThese lessons can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (primarily Google Docs unless otherwise noted as Google Slides, Google Forms, etc.). These resources include support for struggling readers
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9th
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Unit - Irony - Theme
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe short story unit is filled with short story reading comprehension activities to teach the main idea, summary, theme, the three types of irony, and more. This 8-day close reading unit is the PERFECT resource to help your middle school and high school ELA students think critically and dive deeper into Poe's classic macabre tale. You will be provided with all the resources you need to assess student understanding and help them develop their creativity an
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories - Short Stories Units - Reading Task Cards
The Elevator Short Story Mini-Unit
“The Elevator” Short Story Mini-Unit is a one-stop-shop for teaching the short story. Other than photocopies, all of the work has been done for you. This mini-unit is suitable for grades 7 through 10 and includes: ❒a copy of the short story❒questions for comprehension❒a plot chart organizer❒activity to help students discover the author’s purpose for writing❒an instructional sheet on how to develop themes (with a practical example)❒an instructional sheet on how to develop a theme in paragraph
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7th - 10th
Short Story Unit: Coming of Age Essential Question for Secondary ELA Reading
A FRESH APPROACH TO TEACHING THE SHORT STORY:If you’ve been teaching the same three short stories from the dusty anthology in the corner of your classroom for the last several years, this resource is going to take you in an entirely new direction. This unit is extremely unique in its approach in a few different ways:Widening the definition of “short story”In order to offer a wide variety of stories without having to purchase and read through countless anthologies, this unit harnesses the power
Grades:
8th - 11th
Short Story Unit: Relationships, Family, Setting and Conflict for Secondary ELA
A FRESH APPROACH TO TEACHING THE SHORT STORY:If you’ve been teaching the same three short stories from the dusty anthology in the corner of your classroom for the last several years, this resource is going to take you in an entirely new direction. This unit is extremely unique in its approach in a few different ways:Widening the definition of “short story”In order to offer a wide variety of stories without having to purchase and read through countless anthologies, this unit harnesses the power
Grades:
8th - 11th
Short Story Unit: Mystery, Suspense, Tension & Turns for Secondary ELA Reading
A FRESH APPROACH TO TEACHING THE SHORT STORY:If you’ve been teaching the same three short stories from the dusty anthology in the corner of your classroom for the last several years, this resource is going to take you in an entirely new direction. This unit is extremely unique in its approach in a few different ways:Widening the definition of “short story”In order to offer a wide variety of stories without having to purchase and read through countless anthologies, this unit harnesses the power
Grades:
8th - 11th
Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper Entire Novel Activity Bundle
Tears of a Tiger Entire Novel Activity Bundle This is a very comprehensive no prep 200 page bundle of instructional resources and activities related to the novel, “Tears of a Tiger,” by Susan Draper. I have broken it into eight parts and have provided Word and PDF versions as well as answer sheets for all activities. I have also provided a Microsoft Word Doc which explains the organization of the 8 parts of the bundle.(I have included the entire Part 1 as a preview and free lesson)This hug
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7th - 12th
The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!
This is a bundle of two text levels of The Monkey's Paw, plus activities and lessons - they assign straight to Google Classroom (with no prep!) via TPT Digital.The two levels cover Beginner to Advanced ESL students and ELA classes. Perfect for differentiated or tiered instruction! The package also comes with the original textTackle vocabulary and ELA critical thinking -- including inferencing, irony and literary elements -- with the story, bundled lesson ideas, six reusable graphic organizers an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World Literature Bell Ringers | World Lit Activities for 10th Grade English
This World Literature Activities, Bell Ringers, and Extended Response Writing Prompts will provide your students with meaningful opportunities to connect with World Lit texts! This English II 10th Grade resource includes 35+ thought-provoking bell ringers, engaging extended response activities, and high-interest assignments created for secondary World Literature.Your students will be engaged with the attractive resource design, interesting writing prompts, and the multiple activities utilizing p
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9th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game Activities: 4 Day Unit Plan
This 4 day unit over "The Most Dangerous Game" is all-encompassing. It is based on block scheduling, so there is SO MUCH material. You can squeeze it into 4 days, or if you take your time, this unit can last up to 6 or 7 days. There are 55+ pages of material in this resource. Your students will cover plot, characterization, and mood. In addition, there are prewrites or activators and summarizers for your lessons for every single day. There are also activities for Before, During, and After readin
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle
Text Features Mini Unit (RI.1.5) Modified for Autism/SPED/ELL/ESL
This Mini unit was created to help support my students that require more visual supports in order to connect and comprehend text features, as well as, their definition and purpose.
My students with special needs and ELL/ESL students, REALLY benefited from the picture symbol support. They were able to identify the text feature, match the text feature visual to the definition and/or purpose. For the higher students, I would mix in the regular version cards to provide more of an academic challen
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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