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Elementary short stories handout microsofts
Fantasy Elements Power Point and Handout
Fantasy elements Power Point that I use to introduce our fantasy unit in 6th grade.
The Power Point includes 11 slides that students love to look at. First, students try to point out what makes each background considered fantasy. Then we go through the rest of the slides and fill in our notes.
While going through the presentation, students have a handout where they are required to fill in some blanks with information from the slides. There is also a teacher copy included.
This presentation is
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4th - 8th
Understanding How Setting Affects Stories--Distance Learning Ready
This ready-to-use, 30-minute lesson—available in both PRINT and DIGITAL formats—is an effective way to teach students how to analyze a setting’s impact on a story’s plot and characters. Complete with a colorful and instructive PowerPoint presentation, a fillable note sheet, a Q and A with an author who shares how setting impacts her stories, and plenty of different opportunities for students to practice analyzing setting, this lesson is the perfect addition to any short story unit. Contents of
Grades:
4th - 8th
Packet of Memoir Texts
Packet of 12 Memoir texts
*mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir
*short texts for enjoyment
*great to use with ELA test prep
~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~
Texts included:
Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant)
Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little)
When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Laughter (Sandra Cisneros)
Home (Michael J. Rosen)
Hairs (Sandra Cisneros)
Alone (Jacqueline Woodson)
Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield)
Mattie's Ride (
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2nd - 12th
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Primary Writing Template Editable
The template is in PowerPoint, which makes it so easy to edit the title of each writing assignment.
The template includes three different writing papers with a few different borders to pick from. I have also included second page(back side) for each template as well for students who need extra space to complete their writing.
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Examination Day by Henry Seslar Short Story Units - Comprehension Questions
Examination Day by Henry Slesar Short Story Unit - Activities and Comprehension Questions! Perfect for your upcoming short story unit or dystopian literature unit, this package contains graphic organizers and activities to go along with Examination Day by Henry Slesar. Examination Day questions and task cards are also included.✅Be sure to check out the preview and thumbnails for detailed images and descriptions about everything included in this 40+ page resources!This creative and engaging packa
Grades:
5th - 8th
Fluency Passage for vowel digraphs -au and -aw
A fluency passage for the following vowel digraphs -au and -aw
This includes a fluency passage, comprehension questions, a chart activity, and a writing activity.
***I found a typo after I uploaded it on 2/22/15, but it is fixed as of 2/23/15.
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1st - 2nd
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McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading 4th grade Earthquakes comprehension test vocab test.
This is an assessment / comprehension test along with a vocabulary test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit one week three "Earthquakes". Covers common core questions and NGSSS / Fcat 2.0.
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I also sell a BUNDLE with all 5 stories from UNIT 1,2,&3
I also sell all the tests from other units separately.
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Unit one weeks 1,2,3,4,5
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4th
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Mcgraw-hill Wonders Reading 4th grade Experts, Incorporated Comprehension test.
This is an quiz /assessment / comprehension test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit one week two "Experts, Incorporated". Covers common core questions and NGSSS / Fcat 2.0.
Click here if you would like to see a Unit 1 BUNDLE, a huge savings!!!
I already have Unit one weeks 1,2,3,4,5 posted
(Princess and the pizza, Earthquakes, Experts Incorporated, Max Axiom, Kids Business)
I have posted Unit 1 , 2 ,3 Stories and Bundles as well
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4th
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Scary Halloween Story- making inferences/sensory language
Need a short story that can be read in one period? Looking for an appropriate story to share with your kids for Halloween? Look no further......
A favorite for my 6th graders, this lesson is perfect for Halloween.
While you read the scary story "Family Dinner," play scary music to set the mood. The story is sure to engage students.
There are questions that follow, that most students will be eager to do after reading the story.
This is probably one of my favorite lessons to do with my kids.
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4th - 10th
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Understanding Different Types of Folktales
This zip file includes a powerpoint elaborating on five different types of folktales: Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, Fables, Legends, and Myths. It also discusses storytelling and why we have folktales.
After taking notes, students read five examples (one of each type) and answer questions about the stories. There is also a bonus activity which requires students to write their own folktale, as well as a short pop quiz to assess their understanding of the different types of folktales.
If you enjoy th
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Grades:
5th - 7th
"Miss Awful" short story unit
The entire "Miss Awful" short story is included in an interactive format, with questions and activities in the margins. This packet also includes writing prompts for each day of instruction, a graphic organizer and writing assignment for assessment, vocabulary list, vocabulary worksheet, and a list of literary elements and devices with definitions.
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4th - 7th
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McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading 4th grade Princess and the Pizza Comprehension test.
This is an assessment / comprehension test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit one week one "The Princess and the Pizza". .
Click here if you would like to see a Unit 1 BUNDLE, a huge savings!!!
I already have Unit one weeks 1,2,3,4,5 posted
(Princess and the pizza, Earthquakes, Experts Incorporated, Max Axiom, Kids Business)
I have posted all the stories from Unit 1, 2, 3
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4th
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The Polar Express: Story Analysis with a Cup of Cocoa
This lesson uses the text The Polar Express to engage students in thinking critically about: personificationmetaphorsimilehyperbolealliterationsymboltheme Students also compare two versions of the text (clips from the movie and picture book). I recommend using the online version of the storybook at http://www.storylineonline.net/ with selected clips from the movie as you compare and contrast. Students, no matter how old, always love this book. I like to treat mine with cups of cocoa while having
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5th - 8th
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Fables: Summarizing Fables and Describing Morals
This is a bundle of six fables and accompanying worksheets to teach towards standard RL.3.2, "Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text."
Each fable has a set of questions with it. The fables included are Dog in the Manger, The Fox and the Grapes, The Dog and the Shadow, Grasshopper and the Ant, Peacock and the Crane, and Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.
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1st - 4th
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PENTATONIX: A Capella Singing Sensation! - PowerPoint Presentation w/ Quiz
Get to know Pentatonix, the five member a cappella group that's taking the world by storm! This PowerPoint presentation is packed with information on the group, from their beginnings to their current successes. Plus, there's a 10 question quiz at the end to test your students' knowledge. Whether you're a fan of Pentatonix or not, this presentation is sure to entertain! Topics Covered:HistoryKey TermsQuotesTimelineQuizWhat's included in the package:* Pentatonix PPTX* Pentatonix Show PPSX* Pentato
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Grades:
4th - 12th
The Most Dangerous Game Modified Version
This modified version of this short story was created for a ninth grade special education student. This file includes a modified version of the story packed with visuals, a vocabulary assignment, reading questions, and then a short assessment at the end.
Grades:
4th - 9th
Empowering Writers - How to write a great beginning to a narrative story
Modeled after the incredible EMPOWERING WRITERS program, this download includes an engaging powerpoint that can be used as a resource to teach your students How to write a GREAT BEGINNING to a narrative story.
The Power Point includes examples from novels your students know and love such as Harry Potter, Wonder, Twilight and The Book Thief.
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3rd - 8th
Film Unit - The Butterfly Circus
This is a short unit that is linked to the film 'The Butterfly Circus' it is an amazing short film about the human spirit and the ability to overcome adversity. It has been the basis of several different assignments and discussions for classes that I have taught.This is aimed at an upper primary/lower secondary mainstream class level.
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5th - 9th
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Pixar Short Film "Topo" Sequencing Picture Activity
First show your students the Pixar Short Film "Topo". Following the film, pass out the pictures and have your students cut and put into order. There are 5 pictures from the video. In order to make this activity more advanced, you could have your students create a foldable. They will glue in the picture and write a brief description of what happened during that scene.
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3rd - 8th
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"Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Characterization & Theme Worksheet
Use this worksheet to guide students through a close examination of how characterization helps to develop a theme.
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4th - 9th
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Short Story Template - Creative Writing Plan
A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER chart for planning a short story. This is part of the Creative Writing Adaptation Assignment which can be also purchased in a BUNDLE with the Free Verse Poetry Template or can also be used separately. It is a great way to get students to PLAN and to THINK CRITICALLY about the elements of a short story that they should include.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Adaptation Mini-Unit
Film Strip Graphic Organizer for Sequencing, for Writing, Reading and ESL
This film strip graphic organizer is perfect for sequencing events in a story for ELA activities - suitable for all elementary grades and ESL students.
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Literal Inferential Reading Comprehension Posters Decodable Reading Passages
Literal and Inferential Questioning described in student friendly language. Includes posters, reading passages with comprehension examples and 5 student worksheets with differentiated decodable reading passages and comprehension questions.
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K - 4th
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New! Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer Template #2 | Celebrate Dr. Seuss
This eye-catching, neat, and easy-to-edit flyer for Read Across America Spirit Week will definitely save you time instead of creating a new one from scratch. Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, the days, and other notes. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white paper.Check out for more of my creations: NEW UNIQUE SCHOOL/CLASS FLYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSClick here to follo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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