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High school short stories printables for Microsoft Word
Packet of Memoir Texts
Packet of 12 Memoir texts
*mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir
*short texts for enjoyment
*great to use with ELA test prep
~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~
Texts included:
Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant)
Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little)
When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Laughter (Sandra Cisneros)
Home (Michael J. Rosen)
Hairs (Sandra Cisneros)
Alone (Jacqueline Woodson)
Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield)
Mattie's Ride (
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2nd - 12th
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SCIENCE FICTION: History, Literature, and Creative Writing
Thanks for checking out my best selling literature unit!!!!!
Science Fiction is one of my favorite units to teach. It gives each of us a chance to ask, "What if?" This 99-page unit covers information about the history of science fiction as a genre, vocabulary to discuss science fiction, 10 science fiction stories w/resources, how to develop and write a science fiction story, and an extensive list of websites that could be helpful for more resources. The stories covered in the unit are:
"Ra
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6th - 12th
"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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Elements of Fiction: Plot Components Quiz
Quiz your students over their knowledge of plot components with this Plot Components Quiz. Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 include 17 questions total. There are 7 multiple choice questions over the identification of plot elements plus an eighth question asking students to draw a plot line and label the components, selecting the five correct terms from a word bank of ten terms. There are 9 more multiple choice questions that relate to a reading passage. Pages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are the answers! Th
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6th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game Activity Pack
With this purchase, you will receive two character analysis charts (Rainsford and General Zaroff), a literary connections table, a plot diagram (Freytag Pyramid) graphic organizer, and an important quotations quiz. All five educational tools were designed to be utilized during the teaching of Richard Connell's short story, The Most Dangerous Game.
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8th - 10th
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Elements of Fiction: Short Story Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer allows students to keep track of all the basic elements of fiction while reading a short story. It includes areas for students to take notes on plot, characters, setting, theme, conflicts, and point of view. It is very basic, but very helpful for students who have trouble keeping these elements straight during a short story unit.
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7th - 12th
Spanish Reader's Theater: Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
The Three Little Pigs is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are l
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1st - 12th
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The Scarlet Ibis Multiple Choice Test and Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst. The multiple choice objective test targets the Common Core State Standards for Literature. The student test is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Other resources are also available for The Scarlet Ibis on my site including a Reading Guide for close reading, a Story Map for enhanced Comprehension, and writing prompt to increase writing skills.
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7th - 12th
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat: Resource Pack
This resource pack includes a vocabulary lesson, character web, chronological event activity with answer key, objective quiz with answer key, and photographs of Edgar Allan Poe's home in Philadelphia. This home is where Edgar was living when he wrote The Black cat, the cellar greatly resembles the cellar from the story.
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7th - 12th
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Types of Conflict in Literature Worksheet- Using iconic photos
Useful for any middle or high school teachers teaching types of conflict in literature. Very popular with students.In this review activity, students analyze iconic historical pictures and think of a story to frame the picture. After this, they will decide which type of conflict is present in their stories. Once they have finished, you can ask them to share their answers with partners, small groups, or with the class and correct their answers (answers on last page).Includes photos relating to 9/1
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7th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Theme, Motif, and Symbolism Practice Sheet
Help your students practice working with the concepts of theme, motif, and symbol with this Theme, Motif, and Symbolism Practice Sheet. Pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 include 17 questions total: 5 identification questions, 6 multiple choice and 6 open-ended questions that relate to reading passages. Pages 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Theme Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-O
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7th - 12th
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"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber (Short Story)
The package includes the story, pre-reading, and post-reading study questions and ANSWERS for James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Questions address the elements of a story (plot, character, theme, setting, and point of view) and specific questions to ensure understanding and analysis of this story, including higher order thinking questions.Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, po
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7th - 12th
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"Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway | 20-Page Editable Lesson Plan!
Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 20-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants." Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The pre-reading handout, reading quiz, and discussion questions will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!! Hold your students account
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Cask of Amontillado Test and Answer Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. The multiple choice objective test targets the Common Core State Standards for Literature. The student test is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Another resource is also available for “The Cask of Amontillado” on my site: “The Cask of Amontillado” Reading Guide for close reading of the text.
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9th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Characterization Quiz
Quiz your students on their knowledge of characterization with the Characterization Quiz. Pages 1 and 2 include 13 multiple choice questions, 9 of which are over characterization terminology and 4 of the 13 are questions that relate to short reading passages, giving students a chance to use their reading and thinking skills. Pages 3 and 4 include the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Characterization Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction
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6th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Conflict Quiz
Quiz your students over their knowledge of conflict with this Conflict Quiz. There are sixteen (16) multiple choice questions spanning pages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Some questions ask for definitions, and some questions ask for students to identify the type of conflict that is being described. Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8 include the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Conflict Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-
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6th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-One DEAL
Help your students learn all about what makes a story good with the Elements of Fiction Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-One DEAL.
A two-page outline of all the documents is included. Also includes title-divider sheets to keep things organized in a binder or file folders.
Includes the following products (for less than what it would cost to purchase separately):
Brain Warmer Quick Write and Write Around
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elements-of-Fiction-Brain-Warmer-Quic
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6th - 12th
Elements of Fiction: Plot Components Practice Sheet
Help your students practice identifying the components of plot with this Plot Components Practice Sheet. Pages 1, 2, and 3 include 14 questions total, spanning Part A and B. Part A has 10 fill-in-the-blank questions where students read the descriptions and select the correct term from the word bank to identify the parts of plot. Part B includes 4 open-ended questions on plot that relate to a reading passage. Pages 4, 5, and 6 are the answers! This document is also available in the Elements
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6th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: List of Character Traits and Feelings
Help your students apply their knowledge of characterization with this List of Character Traits and Feelings. Page 1 includes positive and negative character traits for students to reference when filling in a Character Map or when doing their own writing, and page 2 includes a chart of feelings, spanning high to low intensities and covering happiness, sadness, anger, love and friendship, fear, and distress. 180 words total! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Character
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6th - 12th
The Fall of the House of Usher Test 45 Multiple Ch. Answer Key
This is a multiple choice test that can be used after a discussion of the story or for close reading practice.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crazy Blanks Skit and Story Starters - Camping Theme
This Mad-Libs(c) style resource includes 8 skit starters for camping (or classroom) fun:1. New Kid at the Camp2. Bunkhouse Blues3. A New Craft4. The Obstacle Course5. They Served What for Dinner?6. What I Bought at the Camp Store7. Campfire Tales8. Lost in the WoodsTo use this resource: Print enough directions sheets for each group. Print the individual Skit Starters on the reverse of these sheets. This resource can be used in many ways. You can give the same topic to each group and see how
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3rd - 9th
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The Necklace Multiple Choice Test and Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. The multiple choice (three choices) objective test targets the Common Core State Standards for Literature. The student test is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Other resources are also available for “The Necklace” on my site including a Modified Test (two multiple choices), a Reading Guide for close reading, a Story Map for enhanced Comprehension, and a
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9th - 12th
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The Masque of the Red Death, an invitation from Edgar Allan Poe
This Art lesson guarantees success for the least experienced artist to the most experienced artist. In the short story, The Masque of the Red Death, Edgar Allan Poe describes an aesthetic world that is sure to inspire student imagination.
The students read and discuss this short story. Students will design a mask that they would have worn to the ball. Included in this lesson plan are the directions to make an amazing original mask out of simple materials. A template to cut accurate eye holes an
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7th - 11th
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