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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson BUNDLE | Writing, Vocabulary, Simulation, & Quiz

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This BUNDLE of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson resources is sure to make an impression on your students. It hooks them from the beginning with the memorable introduction. It's followed by "The Lottery" simulation. Having students use strong word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations, Google Apps

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Whole Book Quiz & Vocabulary Activities

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Follow up your reading of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson with this engaging vocabulary Google Slides digital notebook and Google Form Quiz. The quiz is over the vocabulary words AND the entire short story. The digital vocabulary notebook

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Introduction, Simulation, & Writing Activity

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Are you looking for the most memorable introduction and activity tied to "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. This is one my students most favorite lessons. Use this Google Slideshow to introduce "The Lottery", then have students participate in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.7.3d, W.8.3d, W.9-10.3d

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Discussion and Comprehension CHOICE BOARD

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Follow up your reading of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson with this engaging discussion and comprehension Google Slides CHOICE BOARD. Students select one of the "stones" and are taken to a higher-level, CCSS aligned discussion & activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8

$3.00

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Analyze a Suspense Story: Choose a story and complete plot organizers, FREE

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Students choose a classic suspense story from American Literature (link provided in resource) and then complete two graphic organizers over plot (CCRA.R.3-analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2, CCRA.R.3

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Spooky Story Digital Flipbook: Students go through all the stages of writing

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Students go through the entire writing process as they write suspenseful narratives. This is the ultimate digital flipbook. Click here to watch the short video preview. There are moveable pieces, embedded text-boxes, built in scary music, timers,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3

$4.00

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"The Flight of Icarus" Google Slides & Quiz: Interactive Pear Deck Activities

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This is a great resource to guide students through the reading of The Flight of Icarus and then quiz them when finished. As students read, use the Google Slideshow to prompt discussion, act out certain portions, use context clues to figure out

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.8.3, RL.8.4

$3.75

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Spooky Stories Digital Class Book: Narrative writing for the month of October

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This Spooky Stories Digital/Paperless Class Book is perfect for having your students write narratives (CCSS W.#.3) during the month of October. It can be completed in class or at home. It works great to share with parents face-to-face or virtually.

Subjects:

Short Stories, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.3, W.4.3, W.5.3, W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3

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I've taught elementary, multi-age, middle school, and have coached high school speech and debate. I am currently teaching 7th grade and LOVE it!

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National Teacher Year Finalist (final four)- 2012 Teacher of the Year 2012

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