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8th grade short stories study guides for Google Apps
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Unit - Activities and Assessments
Bring your dystopian short story unit to life! This bundle includes activities, guided reading worksheets, reading quizzes, and assessments for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery." Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 20% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson:✏️ “The Lottery” Reading Comprehension Quizzes - Digital & Print✏️ Detailed Answer Key for Reading Comprehension Questions✏️ Guided Readi
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8th - 11th
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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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The Lottery Short Story by Shirley Jackson - Comprehension Questions and Answers
This guided reading activity for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” short story includes comprehension questions and answers for pre-reading, post-reading, and deeper discussion. Explore symbolism, mood, theme, and other important literary aspects of this classic short story. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with these Comprehension Questions for “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson:✏️ Comprehension Questions for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” - Digital & PrintPre-Readi
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8th - 11th
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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
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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Digital Literary Element Sort
Students will sort through 48 original examples of literary elements, matching them to their correct term, all in Google Slides! No cutting, gluing or copying necessary! Great for introducing literary elements, review or sub plans!
Your purchase provides links to three downloads in Google Slides: a sort with definitions for literary elements, a sort without definitions for a more challenging activity, and an answer key. That link can then be shared with students to complete the activity by cutt
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8th - 11th
Charles by Shirley Jackson SELF-GRADING GOOGLE FORMS Test and Study Guide
Printable Copies AND SELF-GRADING GOOGLE FORMS - Charles by Shirley Jackson - 25 page Common-Core Aligned Complete Short Story Guide. This guide has everything that you will need to teach and assess the story. The story questions go BEYOND basic understanding and hit the high rigor teachers are hoping to find. The final test is Common-Core aligned with each individual standard identified. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.This guide is both printable and Google Ready. Both versions are included with
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Charles TEST (SELF-GRADING), Activities, and Game: Shirley Jackson
FREE | The Tell-Tale Heart Lit Guide | Literary Devices | by Edgar Allan Poe
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story The Tell-Tale HeartIdentify examples symbolism and how they contribute to the storyIdentify the setting and how it contributes to the toneInsert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsIdentify and interpret foreshadowing and ironyDiscuss mental illness and addiction and its consequencesChallenge students to eva
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
The Possibility of Evil Lit Guide | Shirley Jackson | Literary Devices
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Shirley Jackson’s famous short story The Possibility of EvilExplore setting, irony, symbolism, and foreshadowingChallenge students to evaluate and interpret word choice nuance in meaningInsert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsDiscuss what the story tells us about gossip and rumors and how they affect today's societyWhat's in the download?A 1
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Drama Genre Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
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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Super Bundle of Short Stories | 35 Lit Guides | SAVE 50%
These 35 easy-to-use activities are simple yet effective. Check out each individual product included in the bundle to see more information.Are these lit guides worth it? Where's the preview?These two free resources are actually included in the bundle, check them out first to see if they meet your needs :)FREE | The Lottery Lit Guide | Literary Devices | Analysis | Shirley JacksonFREE | The Tell-Tale Heart Lit Guide | Literary Devices | Edgar Allan PoeNeed help?How to make a copy of the Google Sl
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7th - 12th
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'The Paper Menagerie' by Ken Liu - Study Guide
A study guide for Ken Liu's short story 'The Paper Menagerie.'This resource is perfect for a genre study, with detailed notes and analysis around the magic realism, coming-of-age and identity. This 9-page resource includes:Short summary of text 10 x post-reading questions Analysis notes on key themesQuote and technique table for students to independently analyse2 x sample essay paragraphs Fully editable Google docs that can be printed or digitally operated by students!
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8th - 11th
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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The Interlopers (1919) Lit Guide | Saki | Literary Analysis | Theme | Irony
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze H. H. Munro's (Saki) famous short story The InterlopersEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting and symbolismIdentify 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 if revenge if ever
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Super Bundle of Short Stories | 35 Lit Guides | SAVE 50%
FREE | The Lottery by Shirley Jackson | Lit Guide | Literary Devices | Analysis
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Shirley Jackson’s famous short story The LotteryExplore the setting, symbols, irony and foreshadow Insert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsDiscuss concepts of conformity, groupthink, tradition and violenceCreate guidelines that help one decide when to question or reject long standing traditionWhat's in the download?A 10 page PDF with:Links t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Genre Short Stories | Bundle of 15 Lit Guides | SAVE 40%
Eudora Welty's "A Worn Path" - vocabulary, characterization, theme w/KEY
"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty is a wonderful short story for teaching characterization and theme. This packet includes:Pre-reading vocabulary using context clues and multiple choice response.Predictions on the title and character PhoenixIn-depth character study on Phoenix using direct and indirect text evidenceQuestions on the obstacles Phoenix faces and how she handles themThematic questionsThe EASEL activity provides practice for students in identifying direct and indirect characterization and
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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The Lady or the Tiger Lit Guide | Frank R. Stockton | Literary Analysis | Theme
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Frank R. Stockton's famous short story The Lady or the TigerEngage 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 storyDebat
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Drama Genre Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
'All Summer in a Day' by Ray Bradbury - Analysis & Dystopian Writing Task
Explore the wonders of dystopian fiction with Ray Bradbury's short story 'All Summer in a Day!'This resource includes:AnalysisAuthor contextDystopian genre featuresShort story transcriptAnalysis questions + annotationSample answersWriting Task - Creative + ReflectionDystopian promptsCreative writing tipsReflective writing tipsSample response (creative + reflection)You will receive fully editable Google Drive files including:25 teacher Slides8 page student handout (digitally interactive)Additiona
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
Questions for The Most Dangerous Game - Analyze Setting, Themes, and Characters
These guided reading questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” 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 Questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell:✏️ 15 Comprehension Questions for “The Most Dangerous Game” Short Story - Digital & PrintDescribe key rel
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8th - 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%
The Bet (1889) by Anton Chekhov Literature Guide | Literary Analysis | Theme
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Anton Chekhov's famous short story The BetEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, theme, symbolism, irony, and foreshadowingInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyExplore the protagonist's change in outlook and personal beliefWhat's in the download?A 15 page PDF with:Links to Google Formats -
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7th - 12th
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The Fall of the House Usher Lit Guide | Literary Analysis | Edgar Allan Poe
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story The Fall of the House of UsherExplore foreshadowing, irony and narrator perspectiveDiscuss character conflict and dialogueInsert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsChallenge students to evaluate and interpret word choicePractice writing persuasive essaysWhat's in the download?A 23 page PDF with:Links to Goo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
A Horseman in the Sky (1889) by Ambrose Bierce | Lit Guide | Literary Analysis
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Ambrose Bierce's famous short story from 1889, A Horseman in the SkyEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, internal conflict, symbolism, irony, and foreshadowingExamine the meaning of specific phrases and nuance in word choiceInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyDebate the portrayal of war
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8th - 12th
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"The Last of Her Sons" by Alden Nowlan Guided Reading Questions
These are 15 guided reading questions to accompany the short story "The Last of Her Sons". The story is available via PDF online. It's a very engaging story that speaks to the heartbreak parents feel when children don't live up to their expectations. Feel free to use this as a possible sub plan, or an independent reading day (when you REALLY need a break). This works especially well if you are still teaching remotely or in the hybrid setting. These questions contain inferencing skills, citing te
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8th - 12th
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