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Middle school short stories study guides $5-10
Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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The Fun They Had: Short Story Study Guide CCSS
Isaac Asimov’s short story, THE FUN THEY HAD, is a compelling snapshot of school in the year 2157. An excellent read-aloud selection any time of the year, this science fiction tale is especially appropriate as a back-to-school study.
This teaching resource for Mr. Asimov’s science fiction classic has
an internet link to a copy of the story
vocabulary activities
10 short answer comprehension questions
16 interpretive thinking and writing prompts
a graphic organizer for wri
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4th - 8th
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"Detective Fiction": Six Sherlock Holmes Short Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Six Classic Sherlock Holmes Short Stories: A Study Guide" NOTE 1: This version does NOT include the text of the stories, which are available online. However, a version that DOES include the texts of the stories is also available on TPT.NOTE 2: Both versions were revised and expanded in 2022.The guide supports reflective reading of the texts.It contains a detailed, original introduction to the detective fiction genre and to the Sherlock Holmes canon followed by study guides to six popular Sherlo
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8th - 12th
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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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O. HENRY | A RETRIEVED REFORMATION Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets
In this close reading study guide, students enjoy one of O. Henry’s famous surprise endings as they meet Jimmy Valentine, reformed safecracker (or is he reformed?).Your 20-page printable guide includes . . . • introductory notes to teachers about the story, along with background information and links if you prefer audible versions for students to read along• pre-reading discussion questions• complete text of ”A Retrieved Reformation”• comprehension questions to use as students read the story•
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5th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 1 | Worksheets
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
O. HENRY | THE LAST LEAF Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets | Printables
Students enjoy one of O. Henry’s surprise endings as they explore the meaning of friendship in “The Last Leaf,” one of the author’s most famous short stories.Your 16-page, reproducible study guide includes . . .• introduction, background information, audio and video suggestions• full text of the short story• vocabulary pertinent to the short story• comprehension questions that accompany the short story• a vocabulary test• a selection test on the short story• a number of post-reading topics for
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6th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
THE LAST SPIN Evan Hunter SHORT STORY Close Reading Analysis
A ready to print THE LAST SPIN by Evan Hunter SHORT STORY STUDY complete with student booklet and teacher’s plan. Covering comprehension questions, setting, author details, figurative language, annotating, creative writing, essay planning and more.This easy to follow resource provides a ready The Last Spin unit plan for teachers and a The Last Spin student booklet which is printable and ready to teach, saving you time and effort searching for suitable text study resources.Perfect for high school
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8th - 11th
Also included in: SHORT STORY Analysis BUNDLE x6
O. HENRY | TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN Close Reading Guide | Worksheets
Treat your students to a trip to New York City with “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,” a nice companion piece to “The Gift of the Magi” or an excellent standalone (complete with O. Henry’s signature surprise ending).Your 14-page printable study guide includes . . .• background information• relevant vocabulary• the complete text of “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen”• writing or discussion questions before reading• a study sheet for finding similes in the story• writing or discussion questions after
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
Black Enough: Workbook for "The Ingredients" by Jason Reynolds
Workbook for the short story "The Ingredients" by Jason Reynolds from the short story anthology: Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America.> No-prep. All you need is the story.>> Purchase this resource for $1 LESS: "The Ingredients" WorkbookContentsPgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activitiesPg. 3: Creative drawing activityPg. 4: Story mountain graphic organizerPg. 5: Detailed character graphic organizerPg. 6: Story review form (describe, summarize,
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7th - 12th
Most Dangerous Game-- A Script for Easy Reading Hi/Lo
Most Dangerous Game Includes:-script-teacher and student pages-vocabulary study-pre-reading activities -comprehension questions -projects-quiz-answer key This script adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original horror story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and high schools, will be engaged as they read the
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Classic Short Story Scripts for Easy Reading Bundle 1
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
THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME Short Story Study Unit, Analysis, Questions, Activities
A ready-to-go, time-saving study guide to accompany the thrilling short story THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME by Richard Connell. Print-and-fold pages create a booklet that focuses on a wide variety of skills—author study, vocabulary, word webs, puns, foreshadowing, figurative language, prediction, genre characteristics, motifs and symbols, setting, mapping, characters, instinct vs. reason, comprehension questions and answers, and more!If you want to pick and choose topics, all the pages are enlarged in
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6th - 11th
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Elements of a Short Story (PPT with Guided Notes) EDITABLE
This product contains the following:PPT presentation on Elements of a Short StoryGuided notes that follow the PPT (Google Document, can be edited)Canva link to edit the PPT if you need to add/remove elements
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7th - 10th
Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide | SILVER BLAZE | Worksheets
Fog! Gas lights! Mysteries! SHERLOCK HOLMES must be close at hand. Silver Blaze--Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London, and to the countryside in Dartmoor where Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of the famous race horse Silver Blaze and the apparent murder of the horse’s trainer.Here’s what you’ll find in your 51-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Sherlock Holmes | Conan Doyle Biography and SILVER BLAZE | Worksheets
Stray by Cynthia Rylant: 7 Lesson Plans
This 5 page, 7 section, comprehensive set of lesson plans accompanies Cynthia Rylant's short story "Stray." Part 1 is a 40 question open book scavenger hunt; Part 2 comprises 8 vocab words in context; Part 3 is identifying details to establish theme; Part 4 is on "surprise ending;" Part 5 identifies & defines the Figurative Language Ms. Rylant uses in this story; Part 6 is on characterization & writing topic sentences; Part 7 is writing clincher sentences. This set of lesson plans is per
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6th - 10th
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Black Enough: Workbook for "Black Enough" Varian Johnson
Workbook for "Black Enough" by Varian Johnson from the short story anthology:Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America.> No-prep. All you need is the story.>> Purchase this resource for $.75 LESS: "Black Enough" WorkbookContentsPgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activitiesPg. 3: Story mountain graphic organizerPg. 4: Detailed character graphic organizer - specific to the story, not generic.Pg. 5: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not
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7th - 12th
O. HENRY | AFTER TWENTY YEARS Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets
Students enjoy one of O. Henry’s surprise endings as they explore the meaning of friendship in the close reading study guide for “After Twenty Years,” one of the author’s most famous short stories. Your 10-page, printable guide includes . . .• introduction, background information, audio and video suggestions• full text of the short story• vocabulary pertinent to the short story• comprehension questions that accompany the short story• a vocabulary test• a selection test on the short story• a numb
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6th - 12th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 1 | Worksheets
Fresh Ink: Mini-Workbook for "Paladin / Samurai" by Gene Luen Yang
Workbook for "Paladin / Samurai" by Gene Luen Yang.A short story in graphic novel form from Fresh Ink: An Anthology. > No-prep. All you need is the story.>> Purchase this resource for $.80 LESS: Fresh Ink: Workbook for "Paladin / Samurai"ContentsPgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions Pg. 3: Story Review FormPg. 4: KeyDetails> 20 reading comprehension questionsThree types of questions: Short Response (complete sentences not required) Complete Response (complete sentences required
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6th - 11th
"The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson Study Guide
Study Guide for "The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson that I give my students when we begin reading the short story. The document also serves as an outline, so students know what to expect. They use this document to help prepare them for discussions and assessments in and out of class.I have searched and compiled a unit of both original and found materials to have all my resources located in one document.Activities listed on the document have been either created, purchased, or found as a
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8th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide | THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUSSEX VAMPIRE
Fog! Gas lights! Mysteries! SHERLOCK HOLMES must be close at hand. “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire” Close Reading Study Guide is ready so your students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London, and to the countryside in Sussex where Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson, investigate what seems to be a sure-fire case of a vampire in action. Here’s what you’ll find in your 32-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer
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5th - 8th
Black Enough: Workbook for "Oreo" by Brandy Colbert
Workbook is for the short story "Oreo" by Brandy Colbert.From the short story anthology Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America.> No-prep. All you need is the story.>> Purchase this resource for $1 LESS: "Oreo" by Brandy Colbert: WorkbookContentsPgs. 1-2: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activityPg. 3: Story mountain graphic organizerPg. 4: Detailed character graphic organizer Pg. 5: Story review form (describe, summarize, recommend/not & why, rate)Pg.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Black Enough: Workbook for "Out of the Silence" by Kekla Magoon
This workbook is for the short story "Out of the Silence" by Kekla Magoon from the short story anthology: Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America.> No-prep. All you need is the story.>> Purchase this resource for $1 LESS: "Out of the Silence" WorkbookContentsPgs. 1-3: Reading comprehension questions & vocab activitiesPg. 4: Story elements graphic organizerPg. 5: Detailed character graphic organizer Pg. 6: Story review form Pg. 7: KeyDetails> 30 reading compreh
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7th - 12th
The Lady or The Tiger / A Reading Guide and Discussion Questions
This presentation is a reading guide to one of the most famous short stories of all time. "The Lady or the Tiger" a short story that can be used as a discussion starter in the speaking class, or it can be used in a literature class to teach the basic elements of a short story. This presentation guides the students to a summary of the story and a discussion of the main literary elements in it. The presentation also includes questions with answers that cover the story.
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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