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Higher education short stories study guides
The Egg by Andy Weir Modern Short Story + Media Analysis PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Looking for a short story from a modern writer that’ll get students reading and thinking? “The Egg,” a short story by The Martian author Andy Weir, will hook teens’ attention and hopefully inspire them to think deeply about how we treat each other.Although not particularly religious, the story centers around a God figure talking to his supernatural child. The story includes a bit of science fiction and a bit of philosophy. It’s just under 1,000 words, a very short read.In this 45-minute lesson,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ken Liu's "The Paper Menagerie" Anticipation Guide and Comprehension Questions
The following seven worksheets/handouts are an anticipation guide, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to guide readers through and after Ken Liu's 2011 award-winning short story "The Paper Menagerie." The first page is an anticipation guide and ask students to agree or disagree with statements that relate to the conflicts and themes of the work. Pages two, three, and four contain comprehension questions or short answer questions that guide students to actively analyze the work's c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Sherlock Holmes THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets
“The Red-Headed League” Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so your students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London. Here’s what you’ll find in your 33-page printable study guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test on the sto
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Sherlock Holmes: Conan Doyle Biography and The Red-Headed League
Short Stories: The Ultimate Bundle
This short story bundle combines resources for short stories with literary significance. Students will analyze the elements of fiction, such as plot, characterization, setting, and point of view, to gain a deeper understanding of the stories. They also explore literary techniques, like symbolism and imagery, to uncover deeper meanings and the author's purpose. Writing assignments may include creative responses, literary analysis essays, or reflective pieces. This short story unit aims to help st
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Christmas Carol Stave Three: A Close Reading Study (9 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeysStudy Guide 68 Items, Answer Keys, Interpretive Notes9 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne ABRIDGED Story, Reading Guide, Test
Do your students struggle with reading the complex vocabulary and wordiness of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Or, do you need to cover this story in a hurry? Try this abridged version of "The Birthmark" for reluctant or struggling readers. (I have saved you the trouble by going through the story and taking out wordy parts and rephrasing others. The story is kept very close to the original and uses Hawthorne's words most of the time. This condensed version cuts the long, original story down by about half.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fresh Ink: An Anthology: Workbooks for 12 Stories Bundled (save 25%)
No-prep workbooks for 12 short stories in Fresh Ink: An Anthology.~~ Same workbooks purchased individually = $70.30~~ Save $17.57 with this bundle.> Purchase this resource for $5.10 LESS: Fresh Ink: Workbooks for ALL Stories Bundled NOTE: This bundle does not include a workbook for "Kodeama's Ramen Shop."> 92 PagesTHE STORIESStory 1: "Eraser Tattoo" by Jason ReynoldsStory 2: "Meet Cute" by Malinda LoStory 3: "Don't Pass Me By" by Eric GansworthStory 4: "Be Cool for Once" by Aminah Mae Safi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin Literary Unit*
In this comprehensive literary packet you will find vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension questions, a learning activity, quiz questions, short essay prompts, and higher level thinking questions.
All answer keys are provided.
Students will delve into Chopin's short story using a multifaceted approach of intensive vocabulary examination, exploring culturally and historically relevant concepts, and developing debate skills, with an assessment component to gauge understanding.
Please conta
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Fresh Ink: An Anthology: Workbooks for 6 stories bundled #1 (save 20%)
This bundle contains no-prep workbooks for six stories in Fresh Ink: An Anthology.~~ Same workbooks purchased individually = $34~~ Save $6.80 with this bundle.> Purchase this resource for $2.60 LESS: Fresh Ink: Workbooks for 6 Stories Bundled #1> 46 pagesTHE STORIES"Eraser Tattoo" by Jason Reynolds"Meet Cute" by Malinda Lo"Don't Pass Me By" by Eric Gansworth"Be Cool for Once" by Aminah Mae Safi"Tags" by Walter Dean Myers"Why I Learned to Cook" by Sara FarizanALL WORKBOOKS INCLUDE> 2-3
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
A Christmas Carol Stave Four: A Close Reading Study (7 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeysStudy Guide 42 Items, Answer Keys, Interpretive Notes7 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Three Science Fiction Stories Bundle
Three Science Fiction Stories consists of works by H.P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. The stories were meant to serve as an interdisciplinary experience for the Astronomy of the Solar System that I teach. Why these stories? I like them, and I have been a lifelong science fiction and fantasy reader. These are classic authors, and I want to present them to my students. The stories are also short enough to augment my astronomy course without taking too much time away from the regul
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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A Christmas Carol Stave Two: A Close Reading Study (9 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeysStudy Guide 53 Items, Answer Keys, Interpretive Notes9 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The First Day Edward P. Jones Word Choice: Sensory & Figurative Language
The First Day, a short but impactful story, could be a master class on how to use sensory and figurative language. This versatile resource (lesson, sub, class discussion, homework, etc.) is intended to help students analyze Jones’ language and how it functions as a storytelling technique. The first two graphic organizer worksheets focus on sensory language. Students carefully read and identify details for each of the five senses. As they track the sensory details of the narrator’s world, studen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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A Christmas Carol Stave Five: A Close Reading Study (8 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeyStudy Guide 37 Items, Answer Key, Interpretive Notes8 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Story Of an Hour / By Kate Chopin / Analysis and Discussions
This resource is a complete reading guide to the short story " The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin This resource includes a complete guide to the life of the author and the age in which she lived, the status of women at that age, the themes of the story, an analysis of the themes of the story, the symbols, the literary devices, the irony used in the story.This resource also includes questions and answers about all the aspects of the story. In a word, this resource includes everything that the t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Yellow Wallpaper Short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman / A Reading Guide
The short story is about a woman suffering from neurasthenia or postpartum depression. She wants to work and still be productive, but a physician along with her husband and brother gives her the “rest cure” prescription.This presentation gives the students the basic information about this short story like the narrator, the characters, the theme..... etc.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian" Anticipation Guide and Study Guide
The following four worksheets/handouts are a study guide that includes an anticipation guide, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to guide readers through Ray Bradbury's 1951 dystopian short story "The Pedestrian." The first page is an anticipation guide and asks students to agree or disagree with statements that relate to the conflicts and themes of the work. Pages two and three contain 17 comprehension questions or short answer questions that guide students to analyze the work's
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Rose for Emily / By William Faulkner / A Complete Reading Guide and Activities
This resource is a complete guide to the study of the short story "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. This resource includes a summary of the story's main plot and a discussion of the tools used in building the story, the symbols and the themes, the conflicts, and other literary elements.This resource also includes an activity for class discussion, and it asks the students to debate whether Emily is a victim who deserves our sympathy, or is she a criminal who deserves condemnation.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Edgar Allan Poe and "The Tell -Tale Heart" / A Study of the Writer and The Story
This workbook can be used as an introduction to the study of the life of the author American Poet and short story writer Edgar Allan Poe and one of his most famous short stories "The Tell-Tale Heart". This workbook includes a short biography of Edgar Allan Poe with some activities and questions and the text of the story "The Tell Tale Heart" with some activities and exercises about it. This workbook can be used as a class activity or as a homework assignment.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Araby/ by James Joyce / A Reading and Study Guide with Questions and Answers
This resource is a comprehensive guide to the study of the short story " Araby" by James Joyce. It includes the following :A brief biography of the author James Joyce.The Context of "Araby" A Summary of the plot of the story.A detailed analysis of the story paragraph by paragraph.Key Facts about the story.A study of the themes of the story ( Coming of Age, Religion and Catholicism, Escapism and exotic, Love and Sexuality) A set of discussion question with sample answers. A quiz about the short s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Faulkner and the Southern Gothic Tradition
Do not fear Faulkner! The novel, As I Lay Dying, does not have the dense, convoluted prose generally associated with the author and offers a full-length experience of the heart of Southern Gothic literature. This unit was originally designed to cover the novel but evolved to include two of Faulkner's short stories and an anticipatory set involving the short story, "A Good Man is Hard to Find," by Flannery O'Connor. (The O'Connor lesson is offered as a separate item because it can be used for mul
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" / A Study Guide and Activity Booklet
This resource is a booklet of activities that introduces one of the most famous short stories in American Literature "The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe to the students. This booklet includes the following titles:Poe's BiographyStory AnalysisStudy Guide QuestionsAn article that relates to the story with a Venn diagram.Two Quizzes about the story.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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