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8th grade short stories independent work packets for Google Apps
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
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
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7th - 12th
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Complete Unit (Print + DIGITAL)
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is known as one of America’s first short stories. This classic story by Washington Irving is still loved today, 200 years after it was first published. Great story for Halloween!This complete unit was written by My Reading Resources, and it focuses on vocabulary. The unit includes: Student Packet - 18 pages of short answer questions, multiple choice, and writing prompts designed to address many CCSS for grades 6-12 (digital option)Vocabulary cards with several game
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6th - 10th
The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales: Comparative Analysis of Different Versions
The best of both worlds: Student Choice and Comparative Analysis!Students are guided step-by-step through comparative reading and writing of a Brothers Grimm Story and an Alternative Version. Students get to choose one of seven Brothers Grimm stories to read for their assignment. There are four steps to this assignment: 1. Students compare and contrast a Brothers Grimm Story to an Alternate Version of the story. All of the versions are provided for through the hyperlinks in the document. 2. Stud
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Activities| HUGE GROWING BUNDLE
The Interlopers - Distance Learning 3-Level Adapted Story & Activities - ESL ELA
Allow your students to explore the famed Saki short story "The Interlopers" via Google Classroom. It's a great story - an exciting classic, full of conflict and irony. And now it's accessible to all.This packet includes the original short story, plus adaptations at two more levels, ideal for lower level readers or beginner and intermediate ESL/ENL students. (This would not be suitable for an AP class, but is rather aimed at students who need some help making classic texts accessible.)First, stud
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5th - 12th
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, story & questions - GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY!
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is an intriguing story for young adult readers. For this story, I have created a Google Doc that has integrated questions to answer while reading.First read: students enjoy the story read through without stopping (Text ONLY file) (optional)Second read: students answer embedded questions while reading, stopping at intervals to reflect on the previous read. (Guiding Questions file)An audio version of the story is available on YouTube for students to listen to while r
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Dystopian Short Story Bundle, GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY!
Raymond's Run short story with questions & assessment - GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY!
Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara is a great middle school story. For this story, I have created a Google Doc that has integrated questions to answer while reading.First read: students enjoy the story read through without stopping (Text ONLY file)Second read: students answer embedded questions while reading, stopping at intervals to reflect on the previous read. (Guiding Questions file)An assessment or reading check is also included as a Google Forms file including 17 multiple-choice questions
Grades:
6th - 8th
Literary Elements Activities Any Book Digital Distance Learning Version
Whether you are looking for rigorous critical-thinking questions or distance learning activities that can be shared easily with your students, I've got you covered with my literary elements digital version that can be used with any book or story.The literary elements covered include: character development, setting, point-of-view (first, third limited, & third omniscient), plot, theme, tone & mood, and figurative devices. These can be used at ANY point in the novel or story. I include dir
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
Underwater Select An Adventure Story Writing Unit Ready to use Google Slides
This story writing exercise uses Google Slides to provide a "Choose Your Own Adventure" style story. Not a Google Slides user? No problem. This file can easily be downloaded as a PowerPoint from Slides, then sent out to students that way. All links and page connections to make this a true "Choose Your Own Adventure" story are made already - students just add information, edit button titles and put their story together.It has been a huge success with all the students that have tried it. There are
Grades:
5th - 12th
Eraser Tattoo - Jason Reynolds - Reading Quiz
A coming of age story with the theme of first love and moving on, Eraser Tattoo by Jason Reynolds is a great story for your diverse class to read, and this Google Form is ready to be assigned. The twenty questions are primarily multiple choice and self-graded. Questions relate to Figurative Language, Diction, Word Meaning, Parts of Speech, Theme and more. All your students will be challenged and engaged by this activity. In the past, I have used this product as an initial assignment for stu
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7th - 8th
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Google Classroom Ready!
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto is a great middle school story. For this story, I have created a Google Doc that has integrated questions to answer while reading.First read: students enjoy the story read through without stopping (Text ONLY file)Second read: students answer embedded questions while reading, stopping at intervals to reflect on the previous read. (Guiding Questions file)An audio version of the story is available on YouTube for students to listen to while reading; this is easily found wi
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School short story BUNDLE, Google Classroom READY!
Amigo Brothers Short Story Activities - PDF & Digital
Plan your short story unit in no time with this engaging set of reading comprehension activities for "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas! You'll be able to cover vital reading skills like inference, characterization, conflict, theme, figurative language, vocabulary in context, and more using this inspiring short story perfect for middle school.This resource includes:Anticipation guide3 pages of vocabulary activitiesPlot diagram graphic organizer (with story elements)Types of conflict worksheetCharac
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Amigo Brothers Short Story Unit - PDF & Digital
The Pedestrian Quiz Activities Short Stories Literary Analysis Digital Bundle
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Quiz and Activity DIGITAL Lesson Bundle uses the Common Core standards and contains QUESTIONS and ANSWERS modeled after standardized tests as well as ENGAGING and RIGOROUS reading and writing activities! Make analyzing this classic short story about a horrific dystopian future STRESS-FREE in your physical and distance learning classroom!One of the things I struggle with the most is preparing my students for all kinds of exams that they will encounter. With this EAS
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7th - 10th
The Masque of the Red Death Imagery Activity Short Story Distance Learning
This Distance Learning Visualization Activities Pack for "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe includes Reading and Writing Activities focused on Imagery & Setting for this classic story about DEATH & PRIDE. Make teaching this short story a piece of cake in your physical or distance learning classroom!HOW TO USE:***Just PRINT and TEACH with PDF or ASSIGN and TEACH with INTERACTIVE slides for use in Google Classroom™ and MS Teams™; just download the slides as a PowerPoint and u
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8th - 11th
Comprehension Quickies Reading Level 1 | Short Passages | GOOGLE Activites
Super-Short Reading Passages & 190 Comprehension & Sentence-Writing Activities! 55 Interactive Google Slides terrific for struggling readers of all ages, students with short attention spans, or those who have difficulty reading longer passages. You'll be amazed at how much information can be found in such short paragraphs! (Reading Level Grade 1).Very short, leveled, easy-to-read non-fiction paragraphs (30-50 words) are followed by simple comprehension questions that require students to
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1st - 12th
“The Landlady” by Roald Dahl Activity Packet
Activity Packet to use for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. Includes quick writes, reading questions, exit tickets, mini lessons on characterization, RACE writing, dialogue, pov, and a writing assignment to write an ending to the story. 15 pages and can be used in a middle school ELA class.
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7th - 8th
Also included in: "The Landlady” by Roald Dahl Lesson Slides and Activity Packet (10 Days)
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Activities Bundle | ELA Short Stories Unit
If you are reading Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl you need this short story unit and digital escape room bundle! The engaging and interactive student workbook includes every activity needed to supplement your whole class or small group reading. This printable packet is perfect for student journals or a small group short story study. Students in 7th, 8th or 9th grade will enjoy these fun and relevant activities! The Google Forms Escape Room is a perfect activity for small groups or teams! Th
Grades:
7th - 10th
"Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid | Study Guide & Questions for Women's History Month
“Girl” is a powerful short story for teaching tone, mood, theme, repetition, characterization and gender studies. This is an engaging short story that reveals issues of gender, race and class through a discussion between a mother and daughter. Jamaica Kincaid is a master writer. I remember clearly reading her work and thinking, "Wow, writing can do that!" This short story packs a punch and is a great piece for literary analysis.Assignment includes a link to the story, comprehension questions an
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Women's History Month Short Story Unit for High School ELA
"The Elevator" by William Sleator Activity Packet
Activity Packet to use for the short story "The Elevator" by William Sleator. Includes quick writes, reading questions, exit tickets, mini lessons on characterization, RACE writing, dialogue, pov, and a writing assignment to write an ending to the story. 13 pages and can be used in a middle school ELA class.
Grades:
7th - 8th
Also included in: "The Elevator" Lesson Slides and Activity Packet (9 Days)
Short Story Singles: "All Summer in a Day" / Ray Bradbury
Curiousosos, My SHORT STORY SINGLES are stand alone, short guided readings. SHORT STORY SINGLES can be easily printed out to distribute to students for independent work. Or, they can be used as the primer for group discussion, close readings, structured responses, etc. Each set includes the following: Google Slides: First Stop Slides: these slides are simple and straightforward tools for predictions, questions, and/or anticipatory sets. Google Doc Packet (divided as follows): Before Reading Ques
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Short Story and Narrative Structure: Writing Resources
In the Short Story and Narrative Structure Unit, Students will be building essential close reading skills all while building and developing their own Short Stories. In this Writing Process Resources bundle, teachers will be given lessons and activities that will guide students through the writing process to build their own short story. Students can choose if they want to create a Personal Narrative or a Fiction piece. Students will also have choice on what multimodal features they want to use to
Grades:
6th - 12th
"Charles" by Shirley Jackson Activity Packet
Activity Packet for the short story "Charles" by Shirley Jackson. Nine page packet that helps teach ELA Reading Literature Standards. Students make inferences, answer reading questions, identify the plot, characterization, conflict, and theme of the story. Also includes quick writes and objective summary writing. Can be used for 5 days of activities for the story.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: "Charles" by Shirley Jackson Slides and Activity Packet (5 day Lesson)
Virtual Learning/E-Learning: "Harrison Bergeron" Close Reading/Annotations
Virtual Learning/E-Learning Friendly Adaptation - "Harrison Bergeron" Close Read/Annotation: This short story activity is Common Core aligned and places heavy emphasis on close reading strategies, annotating the text, bolstering vocabulary skills, identifying specific literary elements (irony, conflict, allusions, etc), and making inferences. It provides 6 pages of text, leading questions, and space for commentary/note-taking. Can be assigned and completed entirely online!
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Distance Learning Short Story Experience 4 Google Apps
This short story lesson plan has it all. Begin with a non-fiction viewing and reading activity to develop background knowledge using Google Docs. Use text-dependent non-fiction questions presented in Google Forms as a quiz or activity. Then move students into two vocabulary activities: pre-teach the story vocabulary in Google Docs and analyze root words and affixes with a Bonus Product! Root Word Flower Power activity in Google Slides. A character analysis graphic organizer in Google Docs has st
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5th - 10th
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