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Middle school short stories thematic unit plans under $5
The Elevator: A Lesson in Suspense
Tweens and teens love chills and thrills! Kick off a unit - or an exhilarating lesson - of intense suspense with this all-inclusive 38-slide PowerPoint "The Elevator." Presentation includes the text, anticipatory questions, probable passage, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions where students can write their own conclusion. *This lesson is all-inclusive and sub-friendly. Keep them learning, even when you're not there!Teaching more suspense or gothic literature? Check out my other
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Substitute Literary Lesson Bundle
SCIENCE FICTION: History, Literature, and Creative Writing
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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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Grades:
6th - 12th
The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit for Middle School for 7th and 8th
This short story unit: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this classic fiction text. This free short story unit was created so that teachers could try out the Socratic Seminar and reading response format that I use in all my reading units and short story units. Other Middle School Short Story Units Available: "The Gift o
Grades:
7th - 8th
Writing an African Folktale - Project
Students will enjoy using their creativity when writing their own African folktale! After reading several examples students use this 7-page packet to walk them through writing their very own African folktale. This packet includes: an overview of purpose and description of African folktales, directions/checklist for writing their own, writing brainstorm and plot outline, how to publish the final draft story, evaluation sheet, and a handout for a read around to share classmates finished folktal
Grades:
4th - 8th
Anticipation Guide/Pre-Reading Activity: "There Will Come Soft Rains"
Use this activity as a pre-reading exercise before reading the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. It's the perfect way to introduce students to some of the themes and essential questions raised in the story, but it also gets students talking! Students LOVE debating their answers (even the quiet ones!) so be ready for some fierce debate and defending of answers! It's a great way to get everyone involved!To save paper, I've included 2 copies per page. Just cut in half!Be sur
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Speech Therapy Virtual Vacation - Maui - MIXED GROUPS, Articulation & Language
Want something fun and exciting to do in speech therapy? Need something to engage your mixed groups? This fun and engaging plan for your ENTIRE caseload is just what you need. Multiple and leveled targets that include both articulation and language means that this is the only thing you will need this week! No time to prep? The digital version with interactive Google Slides is ready go to in seconds. Prefer print? Need mixed groups to stay engaged? The Print and Go is perfect to keep everyo
Grades:
1st - 12th
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
Myths, Legends and Folktales Cooperative Unit
In this unit students will identify the characteristics of myths, legends, and folktales, apply thinking skills to reading, listening, and writing, and demonstrate knowledge of plots and major characters of myths, legends and folktales.
Students work in cooperative groups to read Native American and Japanese myths and legends. They learn about trickster tales and the characteristics of them.
Included is the unit test.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Short Stories by Theme--Multicultural Backgrounds
This short story bundle is grouped by the theme Multicultural Backgrounds. Featuring six short stories ranging in grade levels from middle school to high school, this unit includes short stories that focus on the various multicultural backgrounds of characters and how those backgrounds affect the plot and meaning of the story. Each lesson plan includes essential questions, CC standards, appropriate grade level, location for the story, a summary of the story, a skill builder for each story, voc
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Story vs. Movie Guide
There's nothing like a meaningful & rigorous way to incorporate a short movie into the classroom during a busy holiday season! I pair my annual short story study of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" with the Disney cartoon version found in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. It’s about a 30 minute film that pairs perfectly with ANY text version of this story. My students LOVE this version of the film, and it offers a lot of areas for comparison including plot element chan
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Close Reading Unit Bundle
Les trois soeurs - Premières Nations, Légende, activités, unité complète
Google Slides document for late primary and Junior grades, 42 pagesLes trois soeurs: Une légende et une tradition agricole ancestrale des Premières Nations.This document provides in French an explanation of a First Nations legend of how corn, squash, and beans are known as the Three sisters. Integrate this document in your Social Studies and language units and infuse indigenous literature into your programming. Check out the PREVIEW FILE!This document is a stand alone resource that supports stor
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Peer-revision checklist for scary stories
This is a checklist form students can use to evaluate each others' scary stories. I would use this at the culmination of a scary story unit or lesson in which students wrote their own stories. The form allows them to determine each others' proficiency in a variety of areas and then provide comments to back up what they checked or left blank.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
The Monkey's Paw - Suspenseful Short Story Reading Comprehension
The Monkey's Paw is a historical Gothic tale by W.W. Jacobs that revolves around a magical monkey's paw that is said to grant three wishes to its owner. When the paw falls into the hands of the White family, they are initially skeptical of its powers but eventually succumb to temptation and make a wish. However, they soon discover that the fulfillment of their wishes comes with dire and unforeseen consequences leading to a series of tragic events. This short story is a fantastic way to introduc
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Full of Suspense - Reading Comprehension & Narrative Writing Bundle
Surprise Endings Short Stories Unit
This engaging, 6-8 week short story unit is a great way to short stories and literary devices! Use this unit in Grades 6-10 to enrich your English Language Arts curriculum!This listing is for the COMPLETE unit, including:Unit Plan and Resource ListDay by Day PlansAssessment PlanStudent PackageProject-Based AssessmentsActivity HandoutsUnit Exam with Answer KeyFill-in-the-Blank Student Notes Short Stories Featured:“The Rabbit” by R.P. Macintyre“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant“Charles” by Shirle
Grades:
6th - 10th
"To Build a Fire" by Jack London: Story or Movie?
This unit comes with lesson plans (8-9 days at 50/min a day) and student materials. Students will read the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and watch the movie version. They will utilize the following cognitive skills:Theme/central ideaComparing/contrastingMaking connections and inferencesArgumentative claimSelection of evidenceNorms/active listeningActivities/assignments included:Book vs. Movie brainstormWords to Songs to Videos activityReading journalsStory vs. Film Compare/Contras
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Landlady- Short Story Unit
This resource provides 37 pages of EVERYTHING you need to teach the short story The Landlady! I have also included a link in which you can download a printable version of the story!
This Resource Includes:
Comprehension and Extended Response Questions
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer with Vocabulary Words
Story Plot Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer Work Sheet
Inference Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer Work Sheet
Foreshadowing Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer Work Sheet
Short Story Quiz
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
Anticipation Guide/Pre-Reading Activity: "The Lottery"
Use this activity as a pre-reading exercise before reading the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. It can also fit into a thematic unit about conformity/rebellion or dystopia in general. It's the perfect way to introduce students to some of the themes and essential questions raised in the story, but it also gets students talking! Students LOVE debating their answers (even the quiet ones!) so be ready for some fierce debate and defending of answers! It's a great way to get everyone in
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Elements of Myths Notes
This resource lists and explains the six elements of the myth genre. As shown in the preview, each element is described in bullet-point style and is accompanied by a correlating image.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Roblox Creative Writing - Two Week Unit!
Engage even your most reluctant writers with this Roblox Creative Writing unit! This includes ten days of mini lessons and graphics for developing character, plot development, hooking the reader, and CUPS. Great for an end-of-year unit, a fun unit for testing week, or a regular narrative unit.************************************************************************************************************Customer Tips~ Get credit toward future TPT purchases by going to your Purchases page and leaving
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Roblox Creative Writing- Two Week Unit- with Writing Strategy Cards!
Bullying Mini-Unit Using "Betty Ann" Short Story {Common Core Aligned}
Bulling is, sadly, prevalent in today's schools. Help your students understand its causes and effects using Ina Hughs' wonderful short story, "Betty Ann." Coupled with nonfiction articles on bullying prevention, your students will LOVE making real-world connections while learning!
This product includes:
***a presentation with step-by-step slides for maneuvering throughout the unit AND links to websites
***a cause and effect graphic organizer
***a graphic organizer for nonfiction articles
***a
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Elements of Fiction: Conflict Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students grasp the concept of conflict with the Elements of Fiction: Conflict Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL. Offered for less than it would cost to purchase each document separately. The following documents are included: Conflict Guided Notes, Conflict and Resolution Chart, Recognizing Conflict Practice Sheet with answers, and Conflict Quiz with answers. This mini unit is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-One DEAL.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Dr. Seuss Dress Up Week #2
Dr. Seuss Week #2 a fun option for activities during the week!
Grades:
PreK - 12th
"The Veldt" Short Story Unit
From Unit Overview:This is a versatile unit that teachers can use to engage students in a critical exploration of . . .· Plot Elements, including:o Settingo Mood / Atmosphereo Types of Conflicto Charactero Themeo DictionThis guide is intended to provide a basic overview of how I use this resource when teaching this unit. You are free to modify it however you see fit to suit your goals in the classroom.Story:The short story that this unit focuses on is called “The Veldt” and is written by Ray Bra
Grades:
8th - 12th
Memoirs Unit Autobiographies Writing Middle High School
A comprehensive unit to teach students how to write personal memoirs of all types. The unit includes six merged documents : 1) definitions of all memoir styles 2) practice sheet matching the type of memoir to a description 3) a quiz on the memoir styles 4) a writing assignment for a collection of memoirs that can be shared with other students and can be used as a major grade 5) a scoring rubric for the assignment 6) a peer response form for peer editing of the memoir collection assignment prior
Grades:
7th - 12th
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