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Short stories thematic unit plans for Easel
Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
Grades:
8th - 12th
Hero or Outlaw? Use Evidence to Decide! Nonfiction Passages and Printables
High-Interest nonfiction reading passages about the controversial wild west figures, Wyatt Earp, William Tilghman, and Jesse James. Each biography contains a biased read or an information list of their activities, a complete life story passage, and several printables that will engage your students in the text, challenge them to find evidence, and encourage them to read for understanding by analyzing the passages and defending their opinions. All answer keys are included.What's Included?• Nonf
Grades:
6th - 8th
Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
Grades:
2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables
This spooky collection of fiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Each fictional story has descriptive characters and settings, drawing your students into the mystery. This unit will reinforce skills that you have taught. Students will use their skills to solve the mysteries (demonstrating comprehension of the text). What your students will discover: Was Dracula real or just a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Scary Radio Drama Script The Monkey's Paw Horror Acting Script Interpretation
Part of a Bundle Want to "scare" up some fun learning? Here's a twenty-five minute radio drama script for students is adapted from W.W. Jacob's classic, gothic story, The Monkey's Paw. Through this 45 page resource, teach your students about plot, characterization, foreshadowing, horror while strengthening eading, speaking, listening and acting skills, too! This script has 23 +roles (including crew) and was adapted especially for the classroom. Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, an
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!
Alice Walker Mini Unit w/ Student Guide for Everyday Use
Read and analyze Everyday Use by Alice Walking with this easy to implement guide! Students will examine the life and writings of Alice Walker, read and examine Everyday Use by Alice Walker, and apply their understanding of the story through introspective writing. This is a 3 (or more) day mini unit for Alice Walker's Everyday Use. It begins with an internet activity for students to evaluate her work and the short story. The importance of African quilting and a webquest activity is also includ
Grades:
9th - 12th
"Hurricane Hunters" Common Core Informational Nonfiction Close Read grade 2-3
This set is designed around the topic of “Hurricane Hunters” and provides approximately 10 informational text lesson choices.
This story is also available in the Informational Text Bundle Pack available here at a reduced price for all 5 sets.
Full versions of the texts at multiple reading levels are included so each student can have their own copy of the text to write on and interact with. There is also an additional theme-aligned short story in order to teach lessons comparing texts ab
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Realistic Fiction Reading Passages – 5 Short Stories & Questions 4th & 5th Grade
Looking for age-appropriate realistic fiction passages? Five original short stories, created for fourth or fifth grade students, can be used for reading comprehension or a part of your genre study. Questions and organizers are included. Open the preview to take a closer look at the components:An anchor chart clearly defines elements of realistic fiction.Five age-appropriate stories immerse kids in contemporary situations. Each reading passage presents a unique problem or goal, as well as clearly
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4th - 5th
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Science Fiction Reading Passages – 5 Sci-Fi Stories & Questions 4th & 5th Grade
Fascinate fourth or fifth grade students with five age-appropriate science fiction passages. These futuristic stories and questions can be used for reading comprehension or a part of your sci-fi genre study.Open the preview to take a closer look at the components:Three anchor charts clearly define elements of science fiction and introduce its history (comic books and comic strips).Five age-appropriate stories immerse kids in the futuristic world of sci-fi. Each story presents a unique challenge,
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Grades:
4th - 5th
High School Fiction for Comprehension, Suspense, Foreshadowing, & Imagery
Looking for a suspenseful story to share during a stormy fall day? Something to help your students understand imagery, foreshadowing, and suspense? Something to improve reading comprehension? Then read Storm on the Mountain, a story about an author who inherits a secluded cottage in the mountains and the friend who saves her life! Storm on the Mountain an engaging fiction story with great plot breaks that allow for making inferences or predicting what will happen next. The 46 page resource
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Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in:Â Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Legends Reading Passages & Art: Compare and Contrast Stories in the Same Genre
Compare and contrast legends inspired by the arts! Kids read stories in the same genre, as well as factual reading passages. They analyze elements of each, compare, and determine how literature and art can alter perception. Open the preview to take a closer look.Reading PassagesLegends are unverified stories widely believed as historical. In this activity, students read two legends initiated by the arts, as well as factual reading passages.Antonio Canova was a famous Italian sculptor. After his
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Collection of Suspenseful Short Stories with Printables and Task Cards
This collection of fiction mysteries contains 3 reading comprehension passages. Students are taught to identify examples of foreshadowing, flashback, and suspense- 3 very important literary elements. These elements also play a key role in improving comprehension. By learning to identify them, students are then able to understand and use them to make inferences. All reading standards are not taught in isolation. They are taught naturally using an engaging mystery!What your students will discover:
Grades:
6th - 8th
School Mysteries: Reading Comprehension Passages
This collection of fiction mysteries contains 10 reading comprehension passages. Several standards are combined so students will have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Students have to use reading strategies to solve these school mysteries. These reading passages are a great way to assess student comprehension and reinforce the practice of using details and evidence to support an answer. What your students will discover: how to use clues to solve a mystery
Grades:
5th - 7th
Monster in the Woods: Engaging Fiction Unit with Comprehension Activities
Challenge your students critical thinking and comprehension skills as they try to survive the Monster in the Woods! Thrill your students with this suspenseful tale of a camping trip gone wrong. Sam and Aaron plan an end of summer camping trip, with the thought of having lots to tell their friends at school. This suspenseful story is sure to keep your students on the edge of their seats. For added fun, turn off the lights and tell with a flashlight. Also included are: 8 printables, 12 task cards
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Social Predator: Fiction short story and Printables
Social Predator is a suspenseful story designed to make your students think about the dangers and uses of social media. With our students increasingly using social media to meet friends and post events, it is important for them to realize the dangers. The main character in Social Predator doesn’t heed the warnings of his mother. He thinks that bad things happen to other kids, but not to him. Charlie soon finds out he is wrong and his mistake almost costs him his life. Your students will also s
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
All Things Bright and Beautiful , Chapter - I
All Things Bright and Beautiful was a book written by James Herriot who has served in UK's Royal Defense during World war II as a veterinary Surgeon. Most of his service was in Yorkshire as a country vet . In this book he has shared his experience that he has encountered with the farmers of Darrowby and their cattle in a humorous way .This chapter explains the difficulty that James Herriot encountered with the farmer Ingledew who missed one of his Ewe during the harsh winter of Yorkshire. This
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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