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Short stories independent work packets
Writing Prompts for Kindergarten and First Grade With Word Banks
Do you struggle with generating writing prompts for your students? Don't worry, I have the solution to what you need, Writing Prompts for Kindergarten and First Grade. This is a writing resource with writing prompts and a word bank. This no-prep resource contains 40 writing prompts. Each page has a word bank to help your kindergarten and first-grade students create their own stories. These engaging writing prompts are great to jump-start your students' writing imagination. Use during writing wo
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K - 1st
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 2nd Grade Print & Digital
These 2nd grade reading comprehension passages come with 4 questions each. Students answer the questions using reading strategies like making inferences and making connections. There are also 2 direct answer questions on each page. There are 29 fiction passages and 16 nonfiction passages.These 45 short reading comprehension passages can be used for independent work, small group lessons, or as homework. Your students can develop their comprehension, fluency, and writing skills as they are requi
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2nd
The Library Card, by Jerry Spinelli: A PDF & EASEL DIGITAL Book Club Guide
Purchase this custom-made and ready-to-use, PDF book club packet and you will have the option of downloading it also as a TpT Digital activity. In this way you can assign it to students using Google Classroom which is handy for distance learning. If you want to learn more about using it as a digital product, you can download my free sample novel study and try it out.The packet includes a 20-page student workbook and answer key to use with students in grades 5-8 who are reading the novel, The Li
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5th - 8th
Summer Reading Comprehension Passages | Wh Questions | Who What Where | Insects
Find the matching BOOM CARDS set HERE!This 10 page summer bugs reading comprehension pack (includes spiders) includes two short stories/sentences per page with matching black and white pictures with a total of 20 short stories/sentences. Each story and related questions are on a half page to help save paper. You can put it together as a book or use individual half sheets per lesson. Under each short story/sentence, there are three questions about the story/sentence. The three questions ask “Who?
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE | Wh Questions
Reading Comprehension Passages | Worksheets | Where When Why Questions
Find the matching set of Digital Learning BOOM CARDS HERE!This 7 page book is designed so that you can copy the book, cut it in half, staple, and then it is ready for use. The seven pages consist of a title page “Where? When? Why?” Then each of the remaining 6 pages includes a short story with a matching black and white picture. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. The three questions ask “Where? When? Why? questions about the story. The six stories are shown in the
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Wh Questions
Fables, Fairytales, Folktales, and Myths Digital Reading Passages Fairy Tales
This resource includes 30 fables, folktales, fairy tales, and myth short stories and corresponding questions. You can use this to practice creative writing with your students, as well as character traits, and answering questions from a story. Some questions require students to write responses and some are multiple choice. This resource includes a pdf version and a link to the digital version that can be assigned through Google™ Classroom. Click here for a video preview.You may also be interested
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2nd - 5th
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Most Popular Short Stories Bundle — 8th, 9th, 10th Grade ELA Short Stories
Working on a short story unit? Look no further for resources. Here are the Most Popular Short Stories Bundled for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade ELA!Included in this bundle: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell All products include reading comprehension questions and
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7th - 10th
We Ate The Children Last Short Story Analysis
This resource is a complete literary analysis for "We Ate The Children Last" by Yann Martel.If you are looking to teach dystopian literature or read a dystopian short story—look no further. If you've never read We Ate The Children Last, I highly recommend it! It's a quick read, only a little more than 1,000 words.... with every line more disturbing than the next. Included in this Dystopian Literature Analysis We Ate The Children Last:activating strategy: word sort vocabularyreading comprehension
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
Morphology Decodable Passages: 18 Common Suffixes w/ Extension/Comprehension
These decodable passages are an amazing supplement for your morphology lessons. Buy this set or as part of the morphology bundle! HERE12 passages & extension activities including 18 Suffixes:ing, s/es, ful, ly, y, ed, er, est, able, ible, tion, sion, ment, less, ness, ish, iveCheck out the previews to see if this is something your students could use! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Follow my Store!Follow my Instagram @ogtutor :)Follow my Facebook P
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2nd - 8th
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Cut and Paste
This 15 page reading comprehension pack (set 1) includes a short story with a black and white picture which students may color. Each story and related questions are on a full page. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. At the bottom of each page, there are 6 choices for the answers to the questions with only 3 being correct. Students will cut and glue the correct (picture) answer for each question in the space provided. The 15 stories are shown in the preview.There a
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE | Wh Questions
S Blend Silly Story Reading Passages {sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw}
S BLENDS! Reading passages with s- blend focus. Sc-, Sk-, Sl-, Sm-, Sn-, Sp-, St- and Sw. Perfect for shared reading or independent work. Each story comes with three comprehension questions. Students can find and highlight the blends as an extra activity. No Prep! Print and go! Super fun and effective. A great break from normal reading passages. Stories include:Scout's Shopping TripSkylar Ice SkatesThe Sleepy SlugMrs. Smith Snow DaysSpy at the SpaStar Student StanleyThe Swing Surprise
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PreK - 5th
Common Core Aligned, Engaging Short Story Lesson: "Thank You Ma'am"
Every once in a while, there's that character who lives in your mind far after reading a story. Mrs. Leuella Bates Washing Jones is that character for me. She demonstrates how one simple act of kindness can make a life-changing difference in another's life. My students are always engaged with this story and actually want to discuss after the cliffhanger ending. Here's what you'll get:1) A Google Slide Deck that corresponds directly with the student guide with engaging video clips related to the
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5th - 9th
Pirates Reading Comprehension Passages | Wh Questions | Cut and Paste
This 8 page cut and paste Pirate reading comprehension pack includes a short story with a black and white picture which students may color. Each story and related questions are on a full page. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. The three questions ask “Who? What? and Where? questions about the story. At the bottom of each page, there are 5 choices for the answers to the questions with only 3 being correct. Students will cut and glue the correct answer for each que
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Pirates Bundle | Math and Literacy
Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE | Wh Questions
This 172 page bundle includes 8 resources. No matter what format you decide on, there are many uses for these stories/questions (set 2). The stories include a variety of reading levels. They can be used in a kindergarten class with the teacher reading the story and questions to the students and having the students use invented spelling to write their answers. They can also be used for independent reading practice in first or second grade by letting students read the short story, read the questio
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K - 2nd
The Tell Tale Heart Interactive Close Reading with Google Slides!
"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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7th - 12th
Personal Narratives - Graphic Organizers & Rubrics - Personal Narrative Writing
This is the only personal narrative writing resource you need! Teach your students to focus on the special tiny moments in their lives with this personal narrative writing package! It contains everything you need to teach and assess personal narrative writing.⭐ Support your struggling writers as they write their personal narratives with graphic organizers!This personal narrative writing resource is perfect for:✔ 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade classrooms✔ writing teachers✔ teachers looking for rich writ
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3rd - 5th
L Blend Silly Story Reading Passages {bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl}
L BLENDS! Reading passages with l- blend focus. Bl-, Cl-, Fl-, Gl, Pl-, and Sl. Perfect for shared reading or independent work. Each story comes with three comprehension questions. Students can find and highlight the blends as an extra activity. No Prep! Print and go! Super fun and effective. A great break from normal reading passages. Stories include:Blair and BlakeClams Can't ClapThe Floppy FlowerGlue on the GlobePlums Please!The Sleepy Slug
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PreK - 5th
The Lottery Short Story Analysis
This product contains a literary analysis of the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Included in this lesson plan: Journal entry as a pre-reading, activating strategyBackground Bio and Vocabulary TermsVocabulary list and graphic organizer for studentsReading questions which focus on literary elements such as: mood, textual evidence, suspense, foreshadowing, text structure, character motivations, irony, gender roles, dialogue, and objective summaryAllegory and theme lesson and graphic o
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The Lottery Short Story Bundle
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Short Story Reading Comprehension Questions Writing
In this short story workshop, students will read (and/or listen to) Seventh Grade by Gary Soto and analyze plot, character, and conflict; answer text dependent questions, diagram the story plot, and write a plot summary. INCLUDED:PRINTABLE VERSION- Designed specifically for 8.5x11 paperDIGITAL VERSION- Designed specifically for interactivity on Google SlidesLink to full text embeddedLink to full audio embedded8 text-dependent, rigorous CCSS questionsAnswer KeyPlot diagramPlot summary teach sheet
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6th - 8th
The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas Short Story Analysis
Ursula K. Le Guin's short story “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” is perfect when studying utopian and dystopian literature. The theme: there cannot be happiness in the world without suffering. Included in this literary analysis of The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas:Academic VocabularyAnticipation GuidePowerpoint Presentation with literary termsParadoxAllegorySymbolism"Psychomyth" (term created by Ursula K. Le Guin)Utopia and DystopiaThemeComing of ageReading Comprehension QuestionsAcrostic P
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury — Short Story Analysis Reading Guide
This product includes a reading guide and short story analysis for "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury.In this lesson:anticipation/activating strategyacademic vocabularyreading comprehension questions and answer keysfigurative language/quote analysis graphic organizerafter reading summarizing strategyLiterary focal points: setting, irony, mood, theme, personification, simile, metaphor, allusion, and inferences.File Types Included:Teacher Answer Keys (PDF)Vocabulary (Powerpoint Presentat
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Ray Bradbury Short Stories — Popular Short Stories
"Where Are You Going,Where Have You Been?"COMPLETE UNITActivities,Tests,APStyle
74 page unit on the short story! NO "FLUFF": This unit focuses on LITERARY DEVICES, SKILLS APPLICATION, and LITERARY ANALYSIS. Unit includes reading guide questions and quizzes, vocabulary, literary analysis activities, and AP style tests and essays. Includes a sample essay. * 17 READING/ANALYSIS SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (based on Bloom's cognitive levels)* 10 READING/LITERARY ANALYSIS MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS* 8 FOCUSED ACTIVITIES (Individual or group work)* 12 VOCABULARY WORDS (handout and quiz
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
"Harrison Bergeron" COMPLETE UNIT EDITABLE Activities,Tests,AP Style
42 page EDITABLE unit on the short story! This unit focuses on LITERARY DEVICES, SKILLS APPLICATION, and LITERARY ANALYSIS. Unit includes reading guide questions, literary analysis activities, and AP style tests and essays. Includes a sample essay. Included are test spreadsheets, so tests can be uploaded to the free electronic program Socrative.com* 19 READING/ANALYSIS SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (based on Bloom's cognitive levels)* 17 READING/LITERARY ANALYSIS MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS* 6 FOCUSED AC
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9th - 12th
The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft — Gothic Short Story Reading Questions & Activity
"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft is a Gothic Short Story perfect for any short story unit! It is a creepy, grotesque tale which encompasses an unreliable, lonely narrator; it pairs wonderfully with any of Edgar Allan Poe's infamous tales or Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.In this product you will receive:-A before reading anticipation guide -Academic vocabulary with answers-Powerpoint presentation to teach vocabulary and brief author bio-Reading comprehension questions and answer keys. Questio
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity
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