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Middle school short stories resources for GATE $5-10
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 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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Differentiated Lessons for Plot, Character, and Theme Using Pixar's "La Luna"
This set of standards-based lessons focuses on plot elements, characterization, conflict, and theme. Within each focus area, there are pages for use with students that are "approaching standard" and "on standard." There are additional pages for students who have mastered the standard and are ready to level up that focus on the coming of age genre and a paired non-fiction text (TED talk). Check out the preview for examples.My goal in teaching with films is to give students an understanding of lit
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6th
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Also included in:Â Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Wife's Story" Student Workbook Short Story Mini-Unit
Looking to freshen up your short story playlist? Student favorite, The Wife's Story is super fun story to do with all different levels of students. My student workbook mini units are an engaging way to teach short stories and leave students with a lasting impression. Included is everything you need to teach this short story, including:*Author Bio Page*Pre-reading Discussion Questions*Vocabulary with quiz*Vocab Activity*Short Story with Note Space*Reading Comprehension Questions*Creative Writing
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Fun & Creative Summer School ELA Bundle for Middle & High NO PREP!
The Gift of the Magi Close Reading Unit Bundle
A perfect tale for the winter season, this classic short story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, makes the perfect holiday text for my gifted 4th grade students. It has been rewritten to suit the reading level of upper elementary students and includes a wide variety of vocabulary words, intentional literary elements, and loads of figurative language. The literary elements I pair with teaching this text are plot (mainly for the surprise ending!), summarizing, and irony. We spend between 1-2 we
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4th - 6th
Scary Radio Drama Script Frankenstein's Mystery Grades 8 to 10 Gothic Horror
Frankenstein's Mystery is an electrifying radio play that resurrects Mary Shelley's timeless tale in a mesmerizing audio experience, skillfully combining classic storytelling with the dynamic world of radio theater. This production offers a comprehensive package that not only delivers a riveting performance but also provides valuable resources for directors, actors, and educators. If you decide to perform for the public, there are no royalties to pay. The Story: Frankenstein's Mystery begins whe
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8th - 11th
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Big 5 Lion Non-fiction Reading Comprehension Questions, Short story & Rubric
NP PREP Non-fiction reading comprehension about the South African LionEngage Gifted Students & Deepen Comprehension Skills (Grades 5-7)Exhausted from researching and prepping new activities?This Non-fiction comprehension resource about the African Lion is your classroom (and sanity) saver!What's Included (Print & Go):Captivating Non-Fiction Text: Ignite curiosity with fascinating facts about lions.Bloom's Taxonomy Questions: A variety of questions that assess remembering, understanding,
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 6 x Reading Comprehension & Creative Writing BUNDLE - African Animals
Dystopian Society Stories Author's Craft/Purpose Questions and Activities
This is a compilation of stories which deal with dystopian societies. Each story has questions asking students to examine the strategies the author uses in order to determine the author's message. These are higher-level thinking questions which challenge students.
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7th - 10th
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Radio Drama Script FREE SAMPLE Frankenstein's Mystery Grades 8 to 10 Horror
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF Frankenstein's Mystery, an electrifying radio play that resurrects Mary Shelley's timeless tale in a mesmerizing audio experience, skillfully combining classic storytelling with the dynamic world of radio theater. This production offers a comprehensive package that not only delivers a riveting performance but also provides valuable resources for directors, actors, and educators. If you decide to perform for the public, there are no royalties to pay. The Story: Frankenstein's
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8th - 11th
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Christmas Themed Multicultural Folk Tales Readers Theater Scripts Short Story
SAVE 30% Need something for a Christmas or holiday celebration? These multicultural folk tale readers theater scripts are perfect for a holiday open house In this collection and share two stories from Germany and one from Mexico. These scripts and units contain drama and humor, so you can focus on either or perform both! Bonus script included: The Cat and the Rooster (Creative Dramatics Version) HOW DO I USE THESE RESOURCES IN MY CLASSROOM: These scripts are adapted for the language arts, dra
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4th - 7th
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The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield Two Week Author's Purpose Unit
This product contains a two week plan to analyze the story. It includes a vocabulary identification chart using context clues, imagery and literary device identification charts requiring students to find text examples and determine the author's purpose, higher-level thinking questions regarding the author's intent, and two short constructed response questions concerning characterization and irony. Answers are provided for all activities.
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7th - 10th
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Halloween: A Collection of Creepy Stories Author's Purpose Questions
This collection includes high interest creepy stories with surprise endings. The product contains higher-level thinking questions for each story which require students to identify the strategies an author uses to convey his message. The activities include vocabulary identification, literary device identification, and summarization charts, as well as a short constructed response question. Answers are provided for all activities.
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7th - 10th
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Lob's Girl by Joan Aiken 7-Day Author's Purpose Unit
This 7-day unit plan contains higher-level thinking questions and activities which require students to identify strategies the author used to convey her message. It has a vocabulary identification chart which uses context clues, an imagery identification chart, literary term cards which students have to match with quotes from text, and a short constructed response question. Answers are provided for all activities.
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7th - 10th
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STAAR or Other State Assessment 10-Day Adversity Unit
This unit consists of a plan of 10 days of activities in preparation for the state assessment. It includes short stories, and poems, which all have the theme of adversity. Each text has questions which require students to identify and analyze the strategies an author uses to convey his message. These are higher-level thinking rather than content based questions. Some of the texts also include summarization and imagery identification charts. The daily revising and editing warm-ups are also i
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7th - 10th
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Valentine's Day Collection Stories of Love and Obsession
This collection contains: "The Chaser," "The Third Wish," "Love is a Fallacy," and "Seventh Grade." Each story contains higher-level thinking questions which require students to identify the strategies the author uses to convey his message. Answer keys are included with all activities.
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7th - 10th
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Under the Rug - The Trial
Get yourself a good lawyer because you are charged with negligence in attempting to harm your grandmother. Different outcomes are a possibility as the jury will decide your fate. This readers theater trial is based on the short story "Under the Rug" by Jon Scieszka. Court is in session.
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4th - 8th
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Writing Fiction with Complex Characters via Memorable Traits and Backstories
Young writers often write fictional characters as superficially described puppets for plots, without delving into the personalities, psychological profiles, and interrelationships that make a character come to life. This lesson focuses on developing memorable personality details that force writers to develop complexity in their style, by adding backstories and motives for behaviors. This exercise and discussion regarding character development will certainly enhance future reading experiences in
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7th - 10th
The Bet by Anton Checkhov 5-Day Author's Purpose Unit Interactive Easel Activity
The product contains a 5-Day unit covering "The Bet" and using higher-level thinking activities. The interactivite activities include a vocabulary exercise, an imagery exercise, a literary term exercise, and a non-linear plot timeline. It also has open-ended questions which require students to identify the strategies the author used to convey his message. Answers are provided for all activities.
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7th - 10th
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Creative Writing Character Sheet
Help your students develop interesting, well-rounded protagonists and antagonists with these character development sheets. Each sheet includes basic descriptors to choose from along a spectrum, a space to draw a sketch of the character, and questions to help the writer think about the character's purpose in the story.
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3rd - 6th
The Party and The Stolen Party Author's Purpose Questions and Activities
This product contains individual activities for both stories including author's purpose questions, vocabulary identification charts, imagery charts, and short constructed response questions. It also contains a literary element chart and a short constructed response question comparing the two stories. The activities require students to identify words based on context clues and determine the authors' reasons for using certain strategies. Answers are provided for all activities.
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7th - 10th
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