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8th grade short stories simulations for parents
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Activities Bundle
These engaging Lamb to the Slaughter activities will help your students with making inferences, citing textual evidence, and persuasive writing. Students LOVE Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, and these activities really bring your short story unit to life.✅ Pre-Reading Simulation✅ Persuasive Essay✅ Optional presentation and discussionLAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER Activities:Pre-Reading Simulation: Students will work to discover Mrs. Maloney's guilt and motive. In this simulation, students will have
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8th - 11th
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The Lady or The Tiger by Frank Stockton with Simulation - Print & Digital
This lesson on the short story “The Lady or The Tiger” by Frank Stockton can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (primarily Google Docs unless otherwise noted as Google Slides, Google Forms, etc.). These resources include support for struggling readers and writers and/or special education students, such as an adapted text, chunked questions, graphic organizers and suggested transitions for writing. This lesson focuses on the skills of
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle: Teaching Literary Elements - Print & Digital
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions
My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story.
This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe
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6th - 10th
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Boogers, Farts, and Burps Keep Friends Away- Social Story
Do you have a student who always burps, passes gas or picks their nose? If yes, this story is perfect for them! Whether they do it on purpose or just don't know proper etiquette, "Boogers, Farts, and Burps Keep Friends Away" teaches the appropriate choices to make when mother nature hits, and it explains how one's actions affect whether someone will want to be their friend or not.The Spanish version is available here.NOTE: This story is part of a bundle. If you are interested in visuals, task ca
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Friendship- Social Story Bundle (set 1)
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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Social Story: I Will Not Hit
**Updated**
-New front cover
-new front cover for students, choose pink or green!
Social stories are a great way to help teach kids important rules and expectations. This social story focuses on helping kids understand the importance of why we don't hit, and what they can do instead of hitting. It is a quick story that can be read as a reminder to help kids make the best choice when they are upset or angry.
If you are in need of a specific social story, please send me a message and I would be
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Social Story - Good words vs. Bad words
I created this social story for a new friend who was using some...sentence enhancers with his friends and teachers. It touches upon what are some good words to use and how using bad words may make others feel. Parents and teachers feel free to customize what you'd like "bad words" to mean so it fits your needs!The portrait format of this PowerPoint allows for educators to print it out, cut each page in half, and put them on a ring for easy reading with students!
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PreK - 8th
Edgar Allan Poe Engaging Resources Bundle - The Tell-tale Heart and More
Edgar Allan Poe’s spooky and mysterious works of literature have intrigued and sparked student interest time after time! Do some close reading with a focus on figurative language and literary devices with these resources and put on the most exciting mock trial your classroom has ever seen! Here's what you'll get:⭐️ Edgar Allan Poe Biography ActivitiesIntroduce your students to the man behind the writing!⭐️ The Tell-Tale Heart Mock TrialTest your student's knowledge of this spooky tale in this fu
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8th - 11th
My Sibling is Moving to College: A Social Story
It can be very difficult for children/adults with special needs when their brother or sister moves away from home to go to college. This is a simple book to help with that transition. Included: -Six different versions of the 15 page book (3 sisters, 3 brothers)-2 "adapted" pages, allowing you to individualize one page of the book for your specific studentIf you download this product please provide feedback. This product was created using Smarty Symbols Images. All rights reserved, 2011-2015.Foll
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: LIFETIME LICENSE TO MY STORE - ALL RESOURCES BUNDLED - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Diaper Overload - Novel Study
Fresh off the press!This book was released just this October (2022) and is the 17th book in the series.My kids have already read this at home and these questions and vocab supplement the text.Comprehension questions and key vocabulary from the text.Cheers guys, hope this helps save a few hours planning or gives you a few jumping off points!-Thom
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2nd - 8th
Lego Head's Adventure By Leo Mckee
This book is called, 'Lego Head's Adventure', and it is about a gigantic Lego head who likes his own quiet space. He went on a holiday, and he crash landed into a magical Lego land where everything was super tiny! He builds a very big mansion somewhere far away and then encounters 'Johnsonmuffinmuffbuff' and his crew! Want to know more? Come on an amazing adventure and read this book!By purchasing this book, 80% of profit goes towards the Muddy Puddles Foundation in Australia.
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PreK - 12th
The Magic of Dog By Leo Mckee
Join Boy, his dog, and unicorn on an epic adventure to Lego Land! For school-aged students, parents and teachers, this wonderful story will support so many people with developing life skills while using imagination.Boy, a brilliant character from our previous story, 'Boy', who ventures with his dog where they meet a magical unicorn who flies them over to Lego Land! Like many children, Boy loves Lego and can build extraordinary things!Boy is a character who is based on the author who is proudly
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Boy Series by Leo Mckee (Books 1 and 2)
Boy by Leo Mckee
Have you ever wondered about the amazing power of boy?Welcome to the amazing story of boy! In this story, let boy take you on an adventure to his world where he lives with his three siblings and his mother and defeats a beastly storm monster!Boy, who represents the author, is proudly neurodivergent and has autism. Can boy beat the beastly storm monster and save the day?? Find out in this epic adventure.Please note approximately 80% of funds raised goes to charity such as the Muddy Puddles Fou
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Boy Series by Leo Mckee (Books 1 and 2)
The Landlady Murder Mystery
Based on Roald Dahl's "The LandLady," a crime scene is created for students to investigate before reading through the story. Included in the package are suspect cards, slide deck, graphic organizer, pictures of the crime scene set-up, and paragraph assignment and self-reflection. NOT Included: Any items that are needed to set up the crime scene. Only photos of what I have set up are included so you can either use or recreate yourself. The LandLady short story can be found for free on the web.
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8th - 11th
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson BUNDLE | Writing, Vocabulary, Simulation, & Quiz
This BUNDLE of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson resources is sure to make an impression on your students. It hooks them from the beginning with the memorable introduction. It's followed by "The Lottery" simulation. Having students use strong word choice and voice from the simulation, students will write a reaction to "The Lottery". They will create "toppers" to look like one strong word. Student examples are included within the resource. Students will also receive a vocabulary digital note
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7th - 12th
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New! Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer Template #2 | Celebrate Dr. Seuss
This eye-catching, neat, and easy-to-edit flyer for Read Across America Spirit Week will definitely save you time instead of creating a new one from scratch. Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, the days, and other notes. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white paper.Check out for more of my creations: NEW UNIQUE SCHOOL/CLASS FLYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSClick here to follo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
New! Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer Template #1 | Celebrate Dr. Seuss
This eye-catching, neat, and easy-to-edit flyer for Read Across America Spirit Week will definitely save you time instead of creating a new one from scratch. Directions For Use: Download this resource.It comes with text editable slide so you can add the school name, the days, and other notes. You may also change the font style, size and color as you prefer.Print on white 8.5" x 11" white paper.Check out for more of my creations: NEW UNIQUE SCHOOL/CLASS FLYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSClick here to follo
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Economics: for Parents and Educators about money + Short Stories about Economic)
Economics: for Parents and Educators about Money + Short Stories about Economic
Equip your children and students with essential economic knowledge through our engaging and educational book, Economics: Goods & Services, Wants & Needs, Short Stories, Saving & Spending. This book introduces young learners to fundamental economic concepts through captivating short stories and interactive lessons. Perfect for both classroom settings and home learning, it covers key topics like goods and
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4th - 8th
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EARTH DAY activity, author reading, grade 4 +, A World Worth Imagining
Earth Day activity...I invite you this Earth Day to tell a different kind of story, one with a different kind of message- hope.(purchase includes a pdf version as well as an author audio reading of A World Worth Imagining). A World Worth Imagining was inspired by a wonderful group of young people I have taught for many years. One Earth Day morning standing by our pond, I invited the children to close their eyes and imagine what it might look like in one hundred years. One of the girls refused, b
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tell Tale Heart - Argument Stations, Mock Trial
A set of eight (8) stations where students find the best evidence to support their given role of prosecution or defense. Includes:Lesson plans8 stations with portions of the textstudent pages for both the defense and prosecution, including a page for students to write one, cohesive argumentative stance to present at the podiumslideshow with a timer (can be changed out for another time that better fits your class set-up) and rules/expectations for stations
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6th - 8th
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The 12 Labors of Hercules - Google Earth tour + worksheets
Students learn and locate the 12 labors of Hercules, as well as the moral / symbolic significance of each labor.
Instruction sets (teacher/student), short answer worksheet, & matching worksheet included.
Required: DSL or faster Internet connection; Google Earth.
Suitable for Latin / Greek / Mythology / Humanities classes.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Sizzling Sentences Made Easy
"I'm just struggling to teach my students how to write a sizzling start," sighed the 4th grade teacher as she shook her head in frustration whilst reading her students' narratives.After many years of successfully helping kids learn how to write a sentence with dialogue, I have put together 8 EASY TO LEARN steps and they are available for you!Easy to followStep by step approachReduces cognitive overload Reduces stress Ideal for instructing students with dysgraphia and expressive language disorder
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3rd - 9th
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Mau und Wuff in der verzauberten Burg (Band 1) - Geschichten zum Deutsch lernen
Liebe Kolleginnen, liebe KollegenIm Jahr 2022 machte ich eine zweiwöchige Klassenfahrt mit meiner achten Klasse in die schottischen Highlands. Meine Schüler und auch wir, die Begleitlehrer waren von der Natur, der Landschaft und auch den beeindruckenden Burgen fasziniert. Da wir das Glück hatten, in einer solchen alten Burg, die als Jugendherberge umgebaut wurde, zu übernachten, waren die Kinder in ihrer Freizeit damit beschäftigt, allerhand ungelöste „Geheimnisse“ zu entdecken und Abenteuer zu
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K - 8th
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CCSS (Common Core) Murder Mystery
Who killed Bertha? Her fiancé, cousin, or brother and business partner? Students will devour the short murder mystery story as they attempt to solve the crime by collecting textual evidence to infer, summarize, characterize, and sequence the events. They will also work on their writing and listening/speaking during their investigation. Teams of collaborative groups work together on the clues (pieces of the story and CCSS-aligned activities) and don't get the next set of clues until the Chief of
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6th - 12th
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