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7th grade short stories Common Core CCRA.R.8 resources
MINI MYSTERIES BUNDLE: 46 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Reading comprehension skills are sure to improve with these engaging activities and worksheets. Kids love a good mystery... and they won't be disappointed with the 46 "who-dunits" detectives Sam Sherlock and Bree Cody encounter in this captivating skills-based set of mysteries. Question pages encourage fact-finding, analyzing clues, predicting outcomes, and solving each mystery! The high-interest format is sure to involve even the most reluctant readers. Guaranteed to be a favorite for both s
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2nd - 7th
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Historical Fiction Reading Passages and Questions on The Holocaust WWII
Help students analyze and understand the Holocaust with this standards-based, historical fiction story. In this passage, a depressed narrator takes the reader through a sensory journey of his surroundings in Auschwitz-Birkenau in his final days, while he questions his belief in God. This thought-provoking story will lead to strong discussion in your classroom. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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Most Popular Short Stories Bundle — 8th, 9th, 10th Grade ELA Short Stories
Working on a short story unit? Look no further for resources. Here are the Most Popular Short Stories Bundled for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade ELA!Included in this bundle: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell All products include reading comprehension questions and
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7th - 10th
HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 7th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 7. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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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
HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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The Most Dangerous Game Mock Trial
After being hunted for three days by General Zaroff, Sanger Rainsford is now on trial and being charged for Zaroff's murder. Was Rainsford truly acting in self-defense, or did he willfully and intentionally kill General Zaroff and feed him to his hounds? Your students will RAVE about this mock trial based on Connell's short story "The Most Dangerous Game"! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories — BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Activities
This Edgar Allan Poe Gothic Short Stories Bundle includes a literary analysis for the following 5 short stories:The Tell-Tale HeartThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Black CatThe Masque of the Red DeathEach product includes an in-depth look at each piece of literature with corresponding activities and reading comprehension questions. All stories form a perfect gothic literature unit, Edgar Allan Poe unit, or short story unit during Halloween season!This BUNDLE also includes
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bundle Short Stories for Middle and High School
Are you looking for short story teaching guides and activities that are based on stories which are actually SHORT, engaging, relevant and authentic? Your middle and high schoolers will love these units. Most of the activities are graphic organizer and include supports for even your struggling readers. These are great for ELA, ESL/ELD/ENL/ESOL, and Special Education. I am happy to announce I have added a Short Story bundle to my product line. All the teaching guides included in the bundle were cr
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6th - 10th
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Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
In this bundle, you will receive lesson plans for 7 short stories all written by Black authors. With each product, there are detailed literary analyses, reading questions, answer keys, and accommodating activities. Diversify the literature in your classroom and use these stories to broaden your students' perspectives! These short stories also make a great addition to any Black History Month Unit in ELA!The 7 short stories by African American authors featured in this bundle are:"Raymond’s Run" by
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7th - 12th
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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
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7th - 12th
The Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
12 SHORT MYSTERY STORIES & READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES: Follow Clues Lvl 2
EASY-TO-READ MYSTERIES | FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES | HIGH INTEREST | FOLLOW CLUES | MAKE INFERENCES | PREDICT OUTCOMES | SOLVE MYSTERIES | SPECIAL EDUCATION | RELUCTANT READERS | HIGH INTEREST / LOW READABILITYFollow the clues wherever they lead... Students will LOVE following clues, discovering facts, making inferences and solving each intriguing mystery! These short, high-interest mysteries take place in fascinating locations that are sure to capture the attention
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3rd - 8th
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A Sound of Thunder Short Story Unit | Activities Bundle
This awesome bundle includes 3 products for the short story "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury. 1) Digital Escape Room: The digital escape room is safari themed, and students must make their way back to the time machine or they'll be trapped in the past! 2) Literary Analysis: This short story analysis includes an activating strategy, academic vocabulary, reading questions, literary analysis questions, a cause & effect graphic organizer, and discussion questions (plus answer keys for all).3
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7th - 12th
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The Tell-Tale Heart — Guilty or Not Guilty Trial Activity using Textual Evidence
Guilty or not guilty?! Let your students decide the fate of the narrator from The Tell-Tale Heart!This activity requires research, critical thinking, close reading, literary analysis, and finding textual evidence to justify responses. Students will research the different degrees of murder in the United States. Then they will take on the role of the judge for the trial against the narrator in the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Students will use both critical thinking skills and e
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: The Tell-Tale Heart Reading Comprehension Activities BUNDLE
Reading Passages Paragraphs Short Stories Comprehension Questions Worksheets
This 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"The Circuit" Mini-Unit (Great for Distance Learning)
"The Circuit" by Francisco Jiménez raises excellent questions about the themes of perseverance, resilience, and family. In this chapter from Jiménez's memoir, the main character considers the importance of education, the struggles of life as a migrant farm worker, and his identity as an adolescent. Use this mini-unit to guide students as they explore these themes and use text evidence to justify their opinions. This unit is ready to be used digitally and incorporates activities for students t
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6th - 12th
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Funny Short Story Teaching Guide Priscilla and the Wimps by Richard Peck
The best short stories for middle school students are the ones that are short, engaging, funny and authentic, since secondary grades have tough audiences! "Priscilla and the Wimps" is the perfect short story for your students and this is the perfect teaching guide for you. This teaching guide includes everything you need, especially graphic organizers and visual for all your students, but especially if they are multilingual learners or students with special needs. In the short story "Priscilla a
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle Short Stories for Middle and High School
Thank You, Ma'am Complete Mini Unit (Great for Distance Learning)
Instantly engage your middle schoolers with a short story that brings up discussions about kindness, forgiveness, and learning from mistakes. "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, is a classic tale of redemption, full of memorable characters and powerful messages. Everything you need to lead shared inquiry discussions, support student comprehension, build vocabulary, and assess learning throughout is included. This unit is the ultimate resource for differentiated learning anchored in a centra
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5th - 9th
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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
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5th - 8th
Also included in: "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto story comprehension Unit -bundle
Five Little Indians Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with Five Little Indians by Michelle Good.About the Novel: Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention.Alone and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and foreign world of Downtown Eastside Vancouver, where they cling
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7th - 10th
The Tell-Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit Analysis Activities Lesson
Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart is one of his most classic and engaging works! This unit for Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart will engage students, while teaching them to analyze and think critically. This Edgar Allan Poe unit is fully comprehensive. From opening vocabulary activity to closing trial verdict, students will have to delve into the text and give the story and speaker a thorough inspection!This BUNDLE saves you 20% and includes:-A pre-reading vocabulary activity for eight high-leve
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7th - 10th
Reading Comprehension Mystery No Prep Worksheets - Critical Thinking & Inference
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket?! These no prep worksheets are sure to be a student AND teacher favorite. Students solve the mystery and practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about learning.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Mystery Inference Worksheets - 2 Reading Levels
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