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Middle school short stories independent work packets $5-10
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 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
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 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
"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
Grades:
6th - 10th
Halloween Gothic Short Stories Bundle - Reading Comprehension
Listed in the bundle below are literary analyses for the following spooky, gothic short stories, perfect for Halloween time:The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeThe Landlady by Roald DahlThe Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins GilmanThe Monkey’s Paw by W.W. JacobsThe Hand by Guy de Maupassant
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6th - 12th
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MYTHS - Six Greek and Roman Myths with Complete Text & Quizzes|Distance Learning
This mythology unit has the full text of six myths - two Greek myths and four Roman myths. These are great to use by themselves, in literature centers, as supplements to your mythology unit, or to fulfill CCSS ELA Reading Literature #9 which requires comparing two different pieces of literature with the same theme. Included are:- Six Myths - the full text of each; each on one page - two Greek and four Roman; see preview for the list, please.- A half-page quiz for each: five true/false quest
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Monkey's Paw Pre-Reading Stations - Foreshadowing, Theme, Setting
Perfect for team-based learning in stations / small groups. I designed this product to be used prior to teaching Edgar Allan Poe. This resource will benefit readers who plan on tackling The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs. An excellent choice for teaching Theme, Foreshadowing, Setting, and more.Teachers love having the ability to move around the room and engage one-on-one. This resource is perfect for that. You can roam and assist while students work in teams or small groups to complete Challenges a
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Middle School Short Story STATIONS / CENTERS MEGA BUNDLE - 6th, 7th, 8th
Fresh Ink: Workbook for "Eraser Tattoo" by Jason Reynolds
NO-PREP workbook for "Eraser Tattoo" by Jason Reynolds. A short story from Fresh Ink: An Anthology.Pg. 0: Contents pagePgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activityPgs. 3-5: Character graphic organizersPg. 6: Story mountain graphic organizerPg. 7: Story review form Pg. 8: KeyDetails> 23 reading comprehension questionsThree types of questions: Short Response (complete sentences not required) Complete Response (complete sentences required) True/False > "Complete Response"
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7th - 9th, Higher Education
Main Events | Plot | Close Reading Comprehension | Worksheet BUNDLE
Do your students need practice to identify the main events and elements of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements!What's included in the money-saving bundle:Main Events and Sequencing Close Reading WorksheetsAfter reading each passage
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1st - 8th
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto, Full short story comprehension unit
Maximize your analysis of "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto with this comprehensive unit resource. This complete unit includes a variety of engaging activities such as pre-reading tasks, close reading, and culminating projects.Print AND digital formats!Explore the story on a deeper level with the help of these diverse activities, including vocabulary exercises, point of view analysis, characterization, theme identification, figurative language, cause-effect activity and more. Activities include:Teach
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto story comprehension Unit -bundle
The Scholarship Jacket by Marta Salinas, Full short story comprehension unit
Maximize your analysis of "The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas with this comprehensive unit resource. This complete unit includes a variety of engaging activities such as pre-reading tasks, close reading, and culminating projects.Print AND digital formats!Explore the story on a deeper level with the help of these diverse activities, including vocabulary exercises, point of view analysis, conflict chart, characterization, comprehension quiz, claims and evidence, cause-effect activity and mor
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: The Scholarship Jacket by Marta Salinas, novel unit, bundle
Flowers for Algernon Study Guide, annotation, analysis, paragraph (Google) KEY
The packet is divided into five parts, all editable, and progress with more challenging responses. The first and second parts include pre-reading activities using EdPuzzle and Nearpod to familiarize students with the inkblot tests and to generate pre-reading discussions and they include story text for annotating and highlighting text. Parts three, four, and five contain excerpts only. Each reading response provides diversity in how students respond, including:Open-ended analytical questionsSumma
Grades:
7th - 9th
Short Story: "Cupid and Psyche" (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 30+ page NO PREP short story unit for “Cupid and Psyche,” is an adaptation of the original story by Lucius Apuleius, created for grades 4 – 6. This short story teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess “Cupid and Psyche.” The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. Psyche is a beautiful young woman, whose good looks draw more attention than the goddess Venus. Enraged, Venus sends her son, Cupid, to cause Psyche to
Grades:
4th - 6th
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Unit: full story, questions, worksheets & activities
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow complete story is included in this no-prep two-week unit, as well as reading comprehension and analysis questions in both Google Forms and printable worksheets, and a series of games and activities to keep students engaged.The full story can take from 1 to 2 weeks to complete, depending on how much time you have in class and which options you choose to incorporate. You can keep the lesson completely digital, go paper-based, or opt for a combination of the two. It can
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Washington Irving & Legend of Sleepy Hollow Bundle
All Summer in a Day, Ray Bradbury, Full short story comprehension unit
Maximize your analysis of "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury with this comprehensive unit resource. This complete unit includes a variety of engaging activities such as pre-reading tasks, close reading, and culminating projects.Print AND digital formats!Explore the story on a deeper level with the help of these diverse activities, including vocabulary exercises, point of view analysis, conflict chart, characterization, comprehension quiz, claims and evidence, cause-effect activity and more. A
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Landlady by Roald Dahl Short Story Unit | Middle School ELA Activities
If you are reading The Landlady by Roald Dahl you need this short story unit! This 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! Novel Study Includes:Pre-Reading Activities Author Study Author Study Comprehension QuestionsVocabulary Graphic Organi
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7th - 10th
The White Umbrella by Gish Jen,Short story unit,comprehension activities, bundle
This resource contains all you need to engage your students in Gish Jen's short story, "The White Umbrella." This bundle includes: Full unit to analyze the story for literary elements13 Question trail Claims-Evidence ActivityPlot map and answer key, along with a bonus plot notesStudents will analyze the story for plot, theme, point of view, perform a close read, create a one pager and more.This resource is all you need to teach "The White Umbrella!" You may also enjoy:The White Umbrella- story
Grades:
5th - 8th
“Where I'm From” by Misa Sugiura from anthology Come On In: Workbook
Workbook for “Where I'm From” by Misa Sugiura. A short story from Come On In: 15 Stories About Immigration and Finding Home. > No-prep. All you need is the story. Pgs. 1-6: Reading comp. questions short response. Sketching activities. Pg. 3: Extended writing response with two optionsPg. 7: Plot graphic organizer Pg. 8: Character graphic organizer Pg. 9: Story review form Pg. 10: Key > 30 reading comprehension questions > Three types of questions:Short Response (complete sentences not r
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7th - 12th
Flash Fiction Creative Writing Workshop (BUNDLE)
Flash fiction is hot right now in the literary world, but what is it? Where can you find it? And how do you write it?This creative writing workshop help answer all three of those questions. It includes a PowerPoint Presentation with integrated Worksheet and writing assignment. Students investigate the shortest of narrative form: the six-word memoir, inspired by Hemingway and three examples, they then write their own to get into the idea of brevity. Then, there is a brief lesson on brevity in wri
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8th - 12th
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Fresh Ink: Workbook for "Super Human" by Nicola Yoon
NO-PREP workbook for "Super Human" by Nicola Yoon.A short story from Fresh Ink: An Anthology. > No-prep. All you need is the story.ContentsPgs. 1-3: Reading comprehension questionsPgs. 3-4: Vocab & SketchingPg. 5: Character Graphic OrganizerPg. 6: Character Graphic OrganizerPg. 7: Story Mountain Graphic OrganizerPg. 8: Story Review Form Pg. 9: Key Details> 30 reading comprehension questions> Three types of questions: Short Response (complete sentences not required) Complete Respons
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Christmas ELA Activities Reading Passage Comprehension Questions Packet Sub Plan
You will download a no prep Christmas activities packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, ESL, and special education students to read a Christmas reading passage about empathy and honesty and answer comprehension questions. After reading the Christmas story, your students will also review Common Core language skills, such as vocabulary, reading comprehension, story elements, summarizing, and more. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats. ☛ P
Grades:
4th - 6th
Spring icebreaker game BUNDLE independent work activities shorts stories middle
Have a fun time with this first day of spring Activity Pack for Classroom speech activity for spring day icebreaker game, and after spring break activities, This game is great for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior high school, high school, Middle school. It includes Printables Logic Puzzles for Kids, Mazes, word searches, Would you rather, Memory Matching Card Games, and more!⭐This bundle includes 10 types of
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5th - 12th
Phonics story "The Bobcat" for older students (vccv-closed multi-syllable words)
The Bobcat is an engaging 5-chapter story about the discovery of a den of bobcat kittens. It's composed of single- and multi-syllabic words consisting of only closed syllables, along with 43 sight words from the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 100 Fry High Frequency Words lists to make for better readability. (Once those sight words are taught, this story is entirely independently readable.) The goal of this story is to provide the older dyslexic student with more complex text to practice these pre-taught p
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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