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Short stories Common Core RL.6.3 lessons
Mars Patel Podcast Unit Season 1
With this Mars Patel Podcast Season 1 Unit, you can immerse your students in the captivating world of the Mars Patel podcast, an enthralling fictional audio series that follows a group of young friends as they embark on a thrilling adventure, blending mystery, science fiction, and the timeless essence of youthful curiosity. Using the podcast, this resource is a dynamic tool for teaching literary elements and enhancing listening comprehension.This exciting unit is the ultimate companion for educa
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mars Patel Mega Bundle Seasons 1 - 3
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram Activity Using Story Elements - Easel Activity
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram. A hands-on activity for the story Rikki Tikki Tavi. After learning that the plot is the sequence of events, and having been introduced to a plot diagram with the story elements exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, have your students work in small groups or partners to cut and paste this list of 12 events from the story onto the plot diagram and label what part of the story they belong to. Blank plot diagram included (as an example). St
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
The Landlady Short Story Analysis & Escape Room Bundle for Middle School
Make your scary short story unit on The Landlady by Roald Dahl memorable for years to come with this short story analysis and escape room bundle. These middle school resources will supply you with engaging and creative activities that will help your students understand the short story elements in a new way.✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!Middle school teachers love using this bundle to review the elements of a plot, conflict, suspense, and more in The Landlady. Several short story anal
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6th - 8th
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STEAL Characterization - Lesson and Activities
STEAL Characterization Lesson and Activities
STEAL is an acronym to help students remember the tools used by author to bring characters to life: speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks. This resource has everything you need to teach students about indirect characterization….
★ An engaging (and editable!) presentation uses real-life examples and provides frequent checks-for-understanding.
★ Students follow along using the Cloze notes.
★ Then students practice applying the S
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6th - 9th
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Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
Help your students master the elements of fiction in short stories and have fun at the same time with the Elements of Fiction Unit Bundle! This complete unit includes 18 low-prep FUN lessons that will engage your students in the world of fiction! Each lesson builds upon the next until students have a solid foundation of knowledge of the elements of fiction and how they interact and influence one another (i.e. how the setting impacts characters, etc.)!! This unit includes everything you need t
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6th - 9th
6th Grade Short Story Unit - Reading Comprehension and Analysis
Use this 6th Grade Short Story Unit to help your students learn about literary elements and literary devices (plot, character, setting, theme, conflict, similes, metaphors, symbols and foreshadowing). This differentiated short story unit focuses on 5 different short stories that will help your students reinforce key literacy concepts. Students will be encouraged to unleash their imagination and create their very own short stories at the end of this unit, fostering their creativity and honing the
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6th - 7th
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Short Story Unit Ruthless by William De Mille
The perfect short story for any class, Ruthless by William de Mille tells a story of revenge gone wrong. If you are looking for a short story that is gripping, with a twist in its tale. Then this short story is for you.Interested in distance learning activities? See my digital unit on Ruthless here.This activity contains a full version of the short story itself, numerous pre-reading activities, comprehension questions for during, a Socratic seminar lesson with 6 discussion prompts, a FREE previ
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle
Pixar-like Shorts: Films For Christmas/Winter Activities Literary Elements Theme
Pixar-like Short Film LITERARY AND NARRATIVE WRITING Workshop: HEY DEER!Looking for a fun way to teach theme, plot, setting, and narrative writing. This winter themed workshop is both rigorous and adorable! It can be used for a Christmas activity, but it is also a great winter activity, appropriate for students who don't celebrate this holiday.Students will use the graphic organizers to analyze the plot of Hey Deer!, then use STORYBOARD templates to plan and write their own narrative. DIFFERENTI
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5th - 8th
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Plot Diagram Notes and Lesson with Pixar Film
Guide your students through plot diagram or let students guide themselves with this scaffolded activity on Google Slides! After watching the "Day and Night" Pixar short film, students will be introduced to the basics of a plot diagram. This activity includes the following: - Simplified & Easy to Read Notes on Plot Diagram Basics (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution). - Interactive Slides for students to type, drag, and match - Pixar Short Film Link - Formative R
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Plot Diagram Unit Bundle
"Lob's Girl" Short Story Unit - Mood, Foreshadowing, Theme
"Lob's Girl" Literature Study UnitIn this 8-day unit students will develop a deep understanding of Joan Aiken’s short story “Lob’s Girl” . Its tale of loyalty and friendship combined with mystery and suspense make it an incredibly engaging read. Students develop skills in understanding short story elements, mood development, theme, foreshadowing, vocabulary, dialect, and writing in this unit. Through whole class, small group, and independent work students not only stay actively engaged with
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Incredible Journeys Bundle - Short Story, Research, Poetry, Nonfiction
Rigorous Short Story Lesson Plan "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara
“Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story about self-identity and confidence. The lead character Squeaky is a hard-working and smart mouthed runner who takes care of her brother Raymond who has a disability. As the story progresses readers are treated to an unexpected character change. This resource is aligned to Common Core Standards and provides opportunities for students to critically evaluate character traits, character change, character challenges, and theme using evidence from
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Rigorous Short Story Bundle - Common Core Aligned
Treasure Island 2020 Podcast Unit Bundle Distance Learning Compatible
Need an engaging, ready-to-go unit plan that requires no work and is ready to go... *gulp* right now?! Try the Treasure Island 2020 Unit Bundle! * Perfect for working on listening comprehension through both distance learning and face-to-face learning! * Based on the Peabody Award nominated podcast “Treasure Island 2020” produced by BYU Radio and Gen-Z Media. * Geared to grades 6-8* Download, copy the quiz links to your Google Drive, and go! Little to no preparation required – EVERYTHING has been
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6th - 9th
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Short Story Reading Comprehension Questions Writing
In this short story workshop, students will read (and/or listen to) Seventh Grade by Gary Soto and analyze plot, character, and conflict; answer text dependent questions, diagram the story plot, and write a plot summary. INCLUDED:PRINTABLE VERSION- Designed specifically for 8.5x11 paperDIGITAL VERSION- Designed specifically for interactivity on Google SlidesLink to full text embeddedLink to full audio embedded8 text-dependent, rigorous CCSS questionsAnswer KeyPlot diagramPlot summary teach sheet
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6th - 8th
Parts of Plot, Story Elements Mini-Unit & Quiz
Parts of the Plot, Story Elements Mini-Lesson - Digital & Printable - This *NO PREP*, interactive lesson serves as a great review or intro to parts of the plot. Students will be given a a description of each of the parts of the plot. Students are to drag the check mark to the correct column after reading the description. Next they will read a fictional short story and fill in a plot diagram as they read the story. Last, students will take a quiz on the parts of the plot in the story, point o
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5th - 8th
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Setting Affects Plot and Characters Mini BUNDLE - Setting of a Story 6th - 8th
Are you looking for a setting affects plot lesson with reading passages and task cards? Look no further! This mini bundle has everything you need for your students to practice understanding how the setting of a story shapes the plot and characters.✨This resource allows students to think critically about how the setting affects the plot of the story! This resource includes everything you need to create a rockstar lesson! Simply print off the notes and passages and present the lesson slides. This
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6th - 8th
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"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities
"Button, Button" by Richard Matheson is a suspenseful and shocking short story your students are sure to love. This PRINT and DIGITAL short story unit resource has everything you would need to effectively, and seamlessly teach Matheson's "Button, Button" to your students.Engage your students effortlessly with high-interest pre-reading discussions and activities, as well as interactive post-reading activities, and discussion prompts. ⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆️Included in
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Spooky Short Story Unit Suspenseful Short Story Resources
Plot Diagram - Structure of a Narrative Text - Writing a Summary SWBST | OLC4O
Explore narrative frameworks with this structure of a narrative text lesson! Students will learn about plot diagrams, the SWBST framework, and the dramatic narrative framework in order to write a summary of a fiction narrative. Includes graphic organizers, guided notes, an editable rubric, and links to two engaging and age-appropriate narratives. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Structure of a Narrative Text Lesson:✏️ Fiction Narrati
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6th - 10th
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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: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Indirect Characterization using STEAL in Short Films Lesson and Activity
Make learning characterization FUN, simple and clear by pairing the STEAL method for learning how an author uses indirect characterization with high-interest short films!What is STEAL?STEAL is an acronym used to help students look for clues an author uses to reveal information about their characters through indirect characterization. STEAL: speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.How does it work?Students gather evidence from TWO engaging short films and organize them according t
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Story Elements using Short Films BUNDLE
Eleven by Sandra Cisneros — Short Story Analysis
This resource for "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros includes awesome reading questions as well as an activating strategy and an after reading project!At first glance, “Eleven” appears to be a simple story about a traumatic event experienced by a young girl on her birthday. However, upon a deeper look, this story reveals a struggle of facing unjust assumptions and stigmas. This story is a great opportunity to challenge students to consider additional struggles people face on top of the universal growin
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6th - 9th
The Landlady by Roald Dahl Short Story with Questions Lesson 7th & 8th Grade
Are you looking for a no prep, close reading literary analysis lesson plan for the short story The Landlady by Roald Dahl ? This short story with questions will help you teach plot, irony, & foreshadowing to your 7th & 8th grade students in an engaging way.Designed as a 5-day lesson plan, this resource covers covers pre-reading activities, close reading guided instruction, comprehension questions, and writing tasks.✨My Product Includes✨Lesson Plan GuideStudent Pause and Jot Guided Readin
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Spooky Halloween Close Reading Activities Literary Short Stories
Rigorous Short Story Bundle - Common Core Aligned
This is a bundle of short story resources at a MAJOR discount. All materials provided offer multiple opportunities for students to critically evaluate character motivation, character traits, vocabulary, plot elements, theme, cite evidence and evaluate irony! Each lesson includes extension activities! Please download the preview to get a glimpse of what is included! This resource can serve as a short story unit, and/or support a short story unit. Lesson plans are simple enough to serve as emergen
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5th - 9th
Plot Diagram Practice with an Animated Short
This product is a companion sheet for the video Lighthouse: http://vimeo.com/21910518. This charming video features a tiny village on an island watched over by the protective beacon of a lighthouse when suddenly a problem arises. This 3 minute video features an IDEAL plot structure: Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.In this worksheet, students are provided a definition and explanation of all of the elements of plot. Students are then provided video "stop points"
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4th - 6th
The Stranger: Story Arc & Plot in Short Story; Comprehension Questions
In this lesson students read a very entertaining and mysterious short story, entitled 'The Stranger'. Throughout the course of the reading, students are expected to stop, answer short response questions by providing evidence. Also, students will be paying particularly close attention the story arc and how the plot changes from introduction to rising action, to climax, etc. A teacher answer key is provided, as well as descriptions and examples of all parts of a story arc.Updated December 2023 to
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Printable Worksheets
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