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Short stories Common Core RL.7.3 study guides
The Ransom of Red Chief FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study (Standards-Based)
“The Ransom of Red Chief” will be fun to read and analyze with this interactive FLIP BOOK! Students easily assemble the flip books and practice higher-level thinking skills in pairs, small groups, or independently. Students will make inferences, interpret figurative language, acquire and apply new vocabulary, examine irony, determine themes, map key plot elements, and respond to close reading questions. Answer Key included!Your students’ artwork will adorn the cover page, where they draw and col
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6th - 8th
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The Monkey's Paw Short Story Unit with Easel Activity
Monkey's Paw complete study guide for the short story The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs - Short Story Unit. Includes Anticipation Guide, Vocabulary Activities, Plot Summary, Vocabulary Fill-in sheet with key, Word Search Puzzle, Crossword Puzzle, About the Author, Comprehension Quiz with key, Final Test, Essay Questions and Short Answer Questions that require students to use evidence from the text in their answers. Also includes useful links to the story, a podcast, and a short video, various gra
Grades:
7th - 10th
Cask of Amontillado Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit with Easel Activities
Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit and Teaching Activities. Teaching resources to go with the scary story The Cask of Amontillado by Poe. Includes handouts and slides with a biography of Edgar Allan Poe, Pre-Reading Questions, Overview of the story, Vocabulary to Watch For and vocabulary slides and note paper, 10 Question Multiple Choice Quiz with key (which you can use as a final test or assessment), Vocabulary Matching Test, Essay Questions, Discussion Questions, Character
Grades:
6th - 9th
Borders by Thomas King - Short Story Unit Bundle - Digital, Print - FNMI Studies
This short story unit for Thomas King’s "Borders" includes comprehension questions, literary analysis activities, assessment tools, an author biography, and informational handouts. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!100% of the profits from this resource are donated to Indspire, a charity dedicated to investing in education for Indigenous people in Canada.Included with this “Borders” by Thomas King Short Story Unit:✏️ Thomas King Author Biography Informational Handout - Digital
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7th - 10th
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study (Standards-Based)
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” will be fun to read and analyze with this interactive FLIP BOOK! Students easily assemble the flip books and practice higher-level thinking skills in pairs, small groups, or independently. Students will make inferences, interpret figurative language, acquire and apply new vocabulary, analyze characterization, determine themes, map key plot elements, and respond to close reading questions. Answer Key Included!Your students’ artwork will adorn the cover page, where they draw and
Grades:
6th - 8th
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My Favorite Chaperone
Teach indirect and direct characterization! Use "My Favorite Chaperone" by Jean Davies Okimoto at beginning of the school year to review characters and plot- and build on elements of a short story. This product includes a 40-slide PowerPoint, a 3-page editable EATS Lesson Plan (complete with Essential Questions, Activating Strategy, Exit Ticket, etc), a 3-page Reading Guide, Discussion Questions printable, Summary Paragraph Worksheet, Answer Keys, and an Assessment. What a valuable time-saver.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Short Story Bundle - Literary Analysis Activities for Secondary - Digital, Print
This short story bundle features literary analysis worksheets and activities for classic short stories that students love! Enhance your narrative reading unit with these anchor charts, graphic organizers, pre-reading activities, comprehension questions, vocabulary worksheets, and assessments! Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 50% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Short stories included with this bundle:1. “The Lottery” by Shirley JacksonExamine conformity, supe
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7th - 12th
Rip Van Winkle PowerPoint - Questions, Writing Prompts, and Author Biography
Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving PowerPoint. This resource helps students comprehend the story and its symbolism. The slides take the class through Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book, an illustrated adapted version to read slide by slide, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, writing prompts, and critical thinking. Slides are illustrated and engaging for students. Use PowerPo
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study - DIGITAL Resource
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” will be fun to read and analyze with this DIGITAL Flip Book! Convenient for Distance Learning! Students type onto the flip book slides and practice higher-level thinking skills independently or with a partner.Students will make inferences, interpret figurative language, acquire and apply new vocabulary, analyze characterization, determine themes, map key plot elements, and respond to close reading questions. Answer Key included! The FLIP BOOK’s page titles (8) are--Imagery--Vo
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6th - 8th
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On the Bridge: Reading Comprehension Guide + Printable Worksheets
This is a NO PREP reading and comprehension guide for Todd Strasser's short story, On the Bridge. This product contains the full short story, as well as a writing prompt, comprehension questions, a character wheel and a graphic organizer to identify conflict and character change. Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!*******************************************************************************************************************************--> Check out all my other reading and co
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Short Story Bundle: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Printable Worksheets
Comprehension Questions for Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes - Analysis, Theme
These guided reading questions for Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, Ma'am” will support students’ independent reading of this classic short story! Includes comprehension questions, discussion prompts for literary analysis, and a detailed answer key. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with these Comprehension Questions for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ 9 Comprehension Questions for “Thank You, Ma'am” Short Story - Digital & PrintExamine
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7th - 11th
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BUNDLE: Short Stories - Elements of Plot - Setting & Characters - PPT w/ Notes
Teach students about how the elements of plot interact with each other in a short story with this super-detailed PPT presentation and follow-along, fill-in-the-blank notes! This presentation pays special attention to the elements of setting and characterization.
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Ransom of Red Chief FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study - DIGITAL Resource
“The Ransom of Red Chief” will be fun to read and analyze with this DIGITAL Flip Book! Convenient for Distance Learning! Students type onto the flip book slides and practice higher-level thinking skills independently or with a partner.Students will make inferences, interpret figurative language, acquire and apply new vocabulary, examine irony, determine themes, map key plot elements, and respond to close reading questions. Answer Key included! The FLIP BOOK’s page titles (8) are--Imagery--Vocabu
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6th - 8th
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A Lamb to the Slaughter: Reading Comprehension Guide + Printable Worksheets
This is a NO PREP reading and comprehension guide for Roald Dahl's short story, A Lamb to the Slaughter. This product contains the full short story, as well as a writing prompt, comprehension questions, a character wheel and a graphic organizer to identify conflict and character change. Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!*******************************************************************************************************************************--> Check out all my other reading
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Short Story Bundle: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Printable Worksheets
ELA Elements of Plot Roller Coaster - Fiction - PPT w/ Fill-In Student Notes
Teach students how to identify elements of plot in fiction with this SUPER-detailed PowerPoint presentation! This presentation uses a plot roller coaster diagram to guide students through the story-telling process. Also includes definitions for characters, setting, foreshadowing, flashbacks, etc. "Shrek" is used as a main example throughout the presentation, with additional video slides of students' favorite animated movies!**THIS PRESENTATION IS SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THE FOLLOW-ALONG, STUDENT FI
Grades:
6th - 10th
Short Story Exam - Works with ANY story
This is a three-page exam that is applicable to any short story your students read. It has 8 short answer questions and two short essay prompts that work great in covering the basic elements of any short story. Questions deal with:
- characters (protagonist and antagonist)
- setting
- conflict
- point of view
- theme
Useful if you have students doing independent reading and you need a test that applies to any of the different stories they've covered.
Also works great as a study guide for an
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6th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Lit Guide | O. Henry | Literary Analysis | Irony | Theme
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze O. Henry's famous short story The Gift of the MagiEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, symbolism and climaxIdentify and describe examples of irony and foreshadowingIdentify and interpret specific word choice and nuance in meaningInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyDebate personal sacrifi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: O. Henry Short Stories | Bundle of 4 Lit Guides | SAVE 15%
ELA: Short Stories - Elements of Plot - Setting & Characters - PPT w/ Notes
Teach students about how the elements of plot interact with each other in a short story with this super-detailed PPT presentation and follow-along, fill-in-the-blank notes! This presentation pays special attention to the elements of setting and characterization. *THIS LISTING IS FOR THE PPT ONLY. THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IS SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THE STUDENT FILL-IN NOTES.***Buy the Presentation and Student Notes Bundle HERE!**
Grades:
6th - 10th
O. HENRY | A CHAPARRAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets
Treat your students to O. Henry's trip to the Wild West with “A Chaparral Christmas Gift,” a nice companion piece to “The Gift of the Magi” or an excellent standalone (complete with O. Henry’s signature surprise ending).Your 13-page printable study guide includes . . .• introductory and background information• relevant vocabulary• the complete text of “The Chaparral Christmas Story”• comprehension/discussion questions for individual, classroom or literature circle use• a vocabulary test• a selec
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
ELA: Short Stories - Elements of Plot - Setting & Characters - PPT w/ Notes
Teach students about how the elements of plot interact with each other in a short story with this super-detailed PPT presentation and follow-along, fill-in-the-blank notes! This presentation pays special attention to the elements of setting and characterization. *THIS LISTING IS FOR THE STUDENT FILL-IN NOTES ONLY. THESE NOTES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION.***Buy the Presentation and Student Notes Bundle HERE!**
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Story of an Hour Lit Guide | Kate Chopin | Literary Analysis | Theme
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Kate Chopin's famous short story The Story of an HourEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, symbolism and the antagonistIdentify and describe examples of irony and foreshadowingIdentify and interpret specific word choice and nuance in meaningInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyDebate how t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Drama Genre Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
“Harrison Bergeron” Close-reading Guide and Assessment—Grades 7-9
With this purchase, you have secured a list of guided reading questions and a reading assessment for Kurt Vonnegut’s dystopian short story “Harrison Bergeron.” I typically use the guided reading questions for a review or ask the students to use them for skimming and scanning practice. I usually DO NOT ask students to write the answers to all these questions, but certainly, a few of these could be assigned for short-answer writing practice.
Notice that I created the quiz with the PARCC in mind,
Grades:
7th - 9th
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"The Circuit" Study Guide Questions
This study guide contains 17 questions for “The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez that can be used as a review activity or as the students read independently. The questions hit different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, allowing the students to reflect upon what they read as well as let the teacher know whether or not the students comprehend the reading. Includes answers.
Questions can also be used as a question bank for making exams or quizzes.
The study guide is in Microsoft Word format, allowing y
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Brer Possum's Dilemma - Powerpoint Slides
Story Review
Sequence of Events
Character Traits of the two characters
suitable as handouts, study guides or revision
Includes worksheet - story summary graphic organizer and plot events
Answers provided for worksheet
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Grades:
7th
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