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8th grade short stories guided reading books for Google Apps
A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Google Annotation Project
"My students were just breezing by the text just so they could be done. They didn't stop to read closely, make predictions, and notice the literary devices that lent to the tone and theme of the work. Mrs. Anderson's guided reading Google Slides force my students to slow down and really absorb everything. She breaks the text up into digestible chunks that students can tackle while sprinkling in literary analysis and thematic questions in a way that does not intimidate students. What's great is t
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6th - 12th
The Cask of Amontillado Google Annotation Project - Distance Learning Approved!
"My students were just breezing by the text just so they could be done. They didn't stop to read closely, make predictions, and notice the literary devices that lent to the tone and theme of the work. Mrs. Anderson's guided reading Google Slides force my students to slow down and really absorb everything. She breaks the text up into digestible chunks that students can tackle while sprinkling in literary analysis and thematic questions in a way that does not intimidate students. What's great is t
Grades:
7th - 12th
3 Reading Comprehension Stories & Activities Level: Beginner + ESL Newcomer
This English comprehensible input story set features high frequency verbs in the present tense. This ESL / ELL short story set is accompanied by various reading comprehension check activities. Students will receive lots of comprehensible input with the super 7 verb target structures is /are, has / have, goes, wants, likes, and there is as they read. This English short stories set is perfect for ESL / ELL classes for both young and adult students. This short stories set would also be a great addi
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
ESL / ELL Short Reading + Task Cards | Level: Beginner Newcomer
This English Language Learner reading comprehension short story 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. This story is accompanied by 6 task / question cards for reading comprehension practice. Task cards include: multiple choice, matching, cognate recognition, drawing, & meaning association. This short story is
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: ESL / ELL Short Reading + Boom Cards Bundle | Level: Beginner Newcomer
ESL / ELL Short Readings + Task Cards | 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
Also included in: ESL / ELL Short Reading + Boom Cards Bundle | Level: Beginner Newcomer
Spanish Grammar in Context | Ser y Estar | Story
Are your students struggling to master Spanish grammar? Look no further! This story-based resource on ser and estar is here to help your students improve their language skills and make learning Spanish fun.In this engaging story, you'll follow Pablo through the bamboo forest. Through his experiences, your students will learn how to use ser and estar correctly.With relatable characters and realistic scenarios, this story will keep your students engaged while providing valuable insights into the p
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7th - 12th
Spanish Readings: School Lunch and Snacks
Provide comprehensible input for your Spanish 1 students with these two stories. Stories align closely to the textbook series En Español and Avancemos. Each includes comprehension questions Story one vocab focus:Es la hora de… - it’s time forComprar - to buyEl almuerzo - lunchLa hamburguesa - hamburgerUn vaso de - a glass ofLas papas fritas - french friesEl refresco - a soft-drinkStory two vocab focus: el receso = breakla fruta = fruitdescansar = to restvisitar = to visitla merienda = snackla ci
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6th - 9th
Robot Dreams by Isaac Asimov Science Fiction Story - Artificial Intelligence
Delve into the world of science fiction stories with “Robot Dreams” by Isaac Asimov! Explore science fiction themes such as consciousness, ethics, and the relationship between humans and technology. This short story mini-unit culminates in a deeper understanding of the implications of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. This resource includes a reading guide featuring a copy of Isaac Asimov's "Robot Dreams!" Using the guide, students read and answer close reading questions embedde
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7th - 10th
Spanish Valentine's Day Story | Choose Your Own Ending Story | El regalo
This is the story of Karina and Kevin, two teens from Bariloche, Argentina. Kevin can't decide what to get Karina for Valentine's day. Every decision you make helps him decide what to give her! This short story can be read over and over!The story is written on Google Slides. It is fully editable!I use this story with my 1st-year Spanish students and they love it! Spanish 2 students will also enjoy the story. It will work well with upper elementary and Middle School students as well.Related Produ
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6th - 12th
Also included in: 100 Spanish Stories Bundle | Library
Spanish Grammar in Context | los interrogativos | Question Words |Story
Are your students struggling to master Spanish grammar? Look no further! This story-based resource on los interrogativos (question words) is here to help your students improve their language skills and make learning Spanish fun.In this engaging story, you'll follow Ana as she plans a party for her friend's birthday. Through her experiences, your students will learn how to use interrogatives to ask questions in Spanish.With relatable characters and realistic scenarios, this story will keep your s
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7th - 12th
Spanish Grammar in Context | ir + a + infinitive | Story
Are your students struggling to master Spanish grammar? Look no further! This story-based resource on ir + a + infinitive is here to help your students improve their language skills and make learning Spanish fun.In this engaging story, you'll follow Jorge through his school day. Through his experiences, your students will learn how to use ir + a + infinitive to express the simple future tense.With relatable characters and realistic scenarios, this story will keep your students engaged while prov
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7th - 12th
The Oval Portrait Unit (Close Read, Assessment, and Creative Activity)
I created this because I could not find a close read or assessment ANYWHERE that I like for Poe's "The Oval Portrait."This unit contains the following:1. A Close Read that covers multiple literary skills including analysis of setting, characters, symbols, figurative language, etc.2. A text-based assessment that isn't just recall questions3. A "Symbolic Portrait" activity where students apply their knowledge of symbols to create a portrait of themselves, a book or movie character, or an original
Grades:
8th - 11th
Lamb to the Slaughter - Full Text w/ built in guided-questions & scaffolds 730L
Lexile level: 730L This is a very high interest short story that is completely school appropriate and captures the mind and attention of even your most hard-to-reach students.This is the complete text and is engineered to include - built in guided questions, discussion prompts, and text dependent (short answer) questions, and a chance to write an alternative ending. "Roald Dahl published "Lamb to the Slaughter" in Harper's Magazine in 1953. The short story concerns Mary and Patrick Maloney. When
Grades:
6th - 8th
"The Dinner Party" Inferences Lesson Teacher Version (Includes Anticipatory Set)
This is a fun and interactive lesson that engages students in learning how to make inferences with literary texts! This lesson can take 1-2 days to complete. This resource is designed to accompany the student version of this lesson. Please visit my store for purchase of the student version.The teacher version includes a slides presentation to guide students through the process of completing the following skills and tasks:Making inferences from digital images (Anticipatory Set)Marking the textIde
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: "The Dinner Party" Inferences Lesson (Bundle)
'After 20 Years' by O. Henry FULL TEXT w/ visual glossary (NO QUESTIONS) 720L
Lexile level: 720L This is a very high interest short story that is completely school appropriate and captures the mind and attention of even your most hard-to-reach students.This is the complete text and is adapted to include - a visual glossary / visual representations of key vocabulary words.'After Twenty Years'' is a story about two old friends who meet after twenty years, but things don't turn out as expected. One is now an infamous criminal and the other is a well-respected detective. This
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6th - 9th
'The Paper Menagerie' by Ken Liu - Study Guide
A study guide for Ken Liu's short story 'The Paper Menagerie.'This resource is perfect for a genre study, with detailed notes and analysis around the magic realism, coming-of-age and identity. This 9-page resource includes:Short summary of text 10 x post-reading questions Analysis notes on key themesQuote and technique table for students to independently analyse2 x sample essay paragraphs Fully editable Google docs that can be printed or digitally operated by students!
Grades:
8th - 11th
Eleven - Short Story Analysis
Chunk this short story by Sandra Cisneros over 3 - 45 minute class periods, or divide your students into groups to read in 1!Before reading, have students find and translate or define the selected vocabulary terms. Change the words in the vocabulary table to best fit your students! After reading, have your students complete the written reflection! An example is included in the product.Sentence stems are included for your ELL or low-lexile students. Take the sentence stems away to differentiate f
Grades:
7th - 10th
Spanish Reading Comprehension | Present Tense Story | Thanksgiving
Your students will love this Thanksgiving holiday story in Spanish. This present tense story focuses on the Super 7 Verbs and the verb buscar. Roberto wants to find a turkey for Thanksgiving Day. He goes all over town looking and can't seem to find one. Where are the turkeys?This story will be a wonderful addition to your classroom library. It's a fun, easy-to-read story that your first and second-year students will enjoy. It comes with an illustrated Google Slideshow version as well as a PDF pr
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7th - 12th
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Full Text - Original - 730L - Short Story
Lexile level: 730L This is a very high interest short story that is completely school appropriate and captures the mind and attention of even your most hard-to-reach students."Roald Dahl published "Lamb to the Slaughter" in Harper's Magazine in 1953. The short story concerns Mary and Patrick Maloney. When Patrick tells his pregnant wife Mary that he intends to leave her, she murders him by striking his head with a frozen leg of lamb. She then ingeniously covers up the crime."You will use this sh
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6th - 9th
'After 20 Years' - Post-Reading Text Dependent Questions w/ Sentence Starters
This is a post-reading activity to be paired with O. Henry's 'After 20 Years'. This worksheet is designed to: - challenge students with text dependent questions- utilize sentence starters as a scaffold This activity will prepare your students to write and speak about this very high-interest short story. As always, no prep :)
Grades:
6th - 9th
'After 20 Years' by O. Henry - Pre-Reading Activity + Vocabulary Preview
This is a pre-reading activity to be paired with O. Henry's 'After 20 Years'. This worksheet is designed to: - provide context - build background knowledge- pre-teach key vocabulary words- activate previous knowledgeThis activity will prepare your students to read, write, and speak about this very high-interest short story. As always, no prep :)
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6th - 9th
Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A Google Slides Novel Study with Text Boxes
Great resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance.This is a ready-to-use (text boxes have been inserted), custom-made Google Slides packet for middle grades reading Auggie & Me (which contains 3 WONDER stories: The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. The packet is designed as independent work for grades 5-8.Included is a 36-page student workbook and a separate answer key in addition to optional vocabulary bookmarks, culminating assess
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5th - 8th
Spanish Reading Comprehension | Present Tense Story | Tú Commands
Practice tú commands in Spanish while enjoying a fun holiday story! It´s December 24 so you need to prepare for the holiday. This story takes you through everything you need to do before going to bed on Christmas Eve.This story will be a wonderful addition to your classroom library. It's a fun, easy-to-read story that your first and second-year students will enjoy. It comes with an illustrated Google Slideshow version as well as a PDF printable version. You will receive:12-slide Google Slideshow
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: La Navidad Holiday Bundle
"The Most Dangerous Game" Interactive Guided Reading
This product is a great interactive guided reading for "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell.Students can work on this independently or they can work on it as a group while you read through the story together.All student work will be completed on the slides.Includes:Background info for the story and a trailerLink to PDF of the text and an audio version of the textVocabulary practiceGuided reading questions throughout (some multiple choice and some written response. Some are comprehension
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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