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Short stories projects for Microsoft PowerPoint
All Summer In A Day By Ray Bradbury Short Story Literature Unit 1.2
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Update: CCSS alignment and additional teacher instructions added!
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury: Complete short story in a week unit with daily reading, discussion, and writing mini-projects, plus essay writing assignment featuring essential questions.
Are you wanting to bring Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" alive for your students?
Go beyond just recognizing the elements of story and really delve into the m
Narrative Writing: Short Stories - Presentation, Prompts, Handouts for Students
Writing short stories: A complete presentation with printable handouts for students.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This zipped download includes two *editable* Powerpoint files that cover:-Essential components of a story (setting, plot, character development, theme, conflict, point of view)-Story idea generators (ways to generate ideas for stories, which include visual picture prompts, online prompts, and other ways to come up with ideas)-Handouts
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson- Literary Analysis & Plot Map
Unique and exciting presentation to teach students how to create a literary analysis! Uses examples and quotes from "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Great for high school! Free Download color-coded template correlates to PowerPoint for easy instruction!!
Literary Analysis/ Plot Map Presentation by Elizabeth Blackwell is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Based on a work at images and some text from Google search/images.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Short Story Writing Project - Full Unit
Help your students tap into their creative potential and craft the best story they've ever written!In this Common Core aligned unit, your students will create an authentic 6 – 10 page short story that allows for nearly total creative freedom. Their story will include authentic characters, vivid settings, believable conflict, and a balanced plot.The most recent update include reorganized lessons, detailed sequence for each lesson, literacy strategies, and a suggested calendar.This unit includes
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5th - 11th
"The Most Dangerous Game" - Irony and Short Story Unit
A one to two week unit on Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" that primarily focuses on irony.
Irony is a very misunderstood concept. What most people think is ironic is simply coincidence. Irony is used widely in a lot of wonderful literature and students will more likely learn from that literature and better understand the use of language if they can grasp the concept of irony. For these reasons, this unit’s focus is primarily on irony, though students should also enjoy a thorough
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â MY FULL STORE! - A bundle of every single product I have
Symbolism and Mask Creation in the Masque of the Red Death
This is a great 2-3 day mini lesson looking at the symbolism in Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death". This lesson culminates with an awesome hands on activity where students create their own masks. Included in this product are:
Copy of "The Masque of the Red Death" broken into parts for close reading in groups
Reading comprehension questions
In text vocabulary
In text examples of symbolism
Power point on symbolism in the story
Detailed explanations of room/color symbolism
Create your own mask ac
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Metamorphosis Standard-Based Lesson Plan ~Distance Learning
This is a 5 day lesson plan on "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. This lesson can be used in the classroom or for Distance Learning.A complete lesson plan with:PowerPoint (questions and answers are highlighted for student notes)Background Information on Franz Kafka What is Kafkaesque?Standard-Based Questions and Answers (line numbers and standard included)Tone Art Project Directions with examplesPrintables Including Questions and AnswersIncludes .gifs, videos, and picturesScale for RL.9-10.3 (
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9th - 12th
The Story Arc - Narrative Writing Planning and Outlining
Introduce your students to narrative writing with this handy, low-prep planning and outlining lesson. Look at all the key elements of a story arc through a thorough and well-explained PPT. Then, students utilize this knowledge to work on identifying story arcs in a short film and a classic fairy-tale. Lastly, they will create their own short stories, accurately following a classic story arc. Materials include: ☆ A (very) short film to watch ☆ Full, well-explained PPT (with teach
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
The Monkey's Paw Short Story Literary Analysis
The lesson plans in this product are all about the short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs.Included in this resource:Activating strategy (word sort)Journal Prompt before readingNotes on Short Story Terms: Plot, Conflict, Mood, Setting, Theme Reading comprehension questionsClose Reading Text Analysis Questions with textual evidencePlot Diagram and Theme AnalysisLearning Menu: Final project options for studentsAnswer KeysEditable copy (word document) for teachers to make modificationsYou may
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â The Monkey's Paw Reading Comprehension Bundle
(Don't) Judge a Book by Its Cover- 70 Book Covers to Spark Creative Writing
Start a new classroom tradition and flip the script on the saying, "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover." Unlock the creative potential of your students with this unique set of 70 Book Covers, designed exclusively for educators looking to inspire imagination and enhance creative writing skills. Perfect for use in warm-ups, wrap-ups, or as the centerpiece of a creative writing lesson, this resource is an essential addition to any teacher's toolkit. Product comes with suggested writing prompts, tailor
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Not Grade Specific
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JOHN UPDIKE'S A&P [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
This John Updike "A&P" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 30+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignment, Reader Response, Discussion activity and a multiple choice Quiz are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!SUMMARY: Three girls walk into the A&P in their bathing suits and garners
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â JOHN UPDIKE'S "A&P" [BUNDLE]
AUTHOR STUDY Langston Hughes: Thank You Ma’m, One Friday Morn & report template
GOAL- to provide factual information, explore published work samples, and supply a digital scaffolded research organizer so students may complete an AUTHOR STUDY FOR LANGSTON HUGHES.*The 2 PREREADING PowerPoint lessons provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for two of Hughes’ short stories; Thank You Ma’m and One Friday Morning. PDF LINKS to texts, AUTHOR INTERVIEW LINK, LINKS FOR BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH included. *These
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Fall of the House of Usher Real Estate Brochure
The Fall of the House of Usher Real Estate Brochure (This activity is an independent activity that allows students to make Poe's short story more relatable by learning real-estate jargon) ---Comes with a student example! ---Comes with a rubric, so a perfect assessment project!
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Fall of the House of Usher Activity Bundle!
Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit
This is an Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit that can be used in middle school. It centers on the anchor text of "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros, but can be used with one of the other selections provided in the Unit Lesson as the anchor text. I have included the PowerPoint with 4 days of daily journaling along with extra informational texts that can be swapped in or included. These texts are things that I have added over the years. This unit does mention the Safe School Climate Act which is the South Caro
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6th - 8th
Digital Story Writing Template
Story writing template, digital-editable version. This story writing template can also be shared with multiple users at once if working on same project. Copy the document, share with others, and edit as needed. Happy writing!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Traction Man Is Here - 19 Lesson PPT
This is a PowerPoint consisting of a 19 lesson process for KS1. It goes through the stages of prediction, reading, discussion, designing, taking the story apart, editing the story, and eventually producing your own sequel.It works perfectly with the run up to the Winter holidays.It has been used with EAL, Native speakers, SEN students. It is well broken down that it is fairly accessible to all abilities.
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1st - 2nd
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Create Your Own Myths, Folktales, and Fables Storyboard Writing Literacy Center
Have your students become ancient storytellers and create their own myths, folktales, or fables. Print the Power Point slides and draw and write on the storyboard. Or, create a digital story by typing in the template and adding clipart.
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2nd - 5th
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Aesop's Fables Unit
Teach themes and morals through this Aesop's Fable Unit. Middle through 9th and 10th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 10 popular Aesop Fables, 30 Comprehension questions, Suggested Uses, and 11 PROJECTS to help make your classroom be GREAT! Check 'em out!This Unit includes:1. 10 Aesop Fables2. Aesop Biog
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â AESOP'S FABLES UNIT [PROJECTS, WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS] [MEGAPACK]
Writing Territories Introduction
This PowerPoint is used to introduce students to Nancie Atwell's concept of Writing Territories, and leads into an activity which requires them to jot down their own writing territories.
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5th - 12th
Creative writing prompts - Fun lucky dip wheel activity - Editable PowerPoint
A fun way to decide on creative writing content. This wheel chooses options at random for different creative writing prompt ideas. A great activity that can be edited with your own topics and choices.An interactive resource that can be edited throughout the year.
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4th - 8th
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AESOP'S FABLES UNIT [WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS]
Teach themes and morals through this Aesop's Fable Unit [Worksheets & Task Cards] Product. 6th through 10th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 10 popular Aesop Fables pages, 30+ Comprehension questions, 10 Worksheets, Suggested Uses, 10 sets of TASK CARDS, and 50+ TASK CARDS to help make your classroom
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â AESOP'S FABLES UNIT [PROJECTS, WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS] [MEGAPACK]
Pentecost Projects - Create Picture Books!
This project allows students to demonstrate in a creative way what they have learned about Pentecost. Included is a PowerPoint with guidelines the students will need to complete the project. The first two slides provide an outline to create a picture book about Pentecost using art supplies. For a second option, the last two slides provide an outline to create a picture book that is totally digital by using Google Slides. Students are encouraged to work in groups on this project and to read the
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6th - 10th
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Civilization Project - to be used with Weslandia
This is a project I created to go along with a story from our basal reading program called, Weslandia by Paul Fleischman. You can also buy this book (on Amazon, etc.)
After reading the story, students will create their own civilization, just like Wesley does in the story. They will have to include several components of their civilization and present it in a creative way. They can do a poster, create a diorama, etc. I also had my students create theirs in PowerPoint. Since I wanted them to
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4th - 6th
Futuristic Perfect Country Project: "The Fun They Had" & "Harrison Bergeron"
This mini-unit is centered around Isaac Asimov's "The Fun They Had" and Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron." This bundle includes a pre-reading anticipation guide, a paper 4 corners (8 corners) review to help students reflect on the stories. Finally, it includes a "Perfect Country" final project. This is a high engagment unit, and is perfect for after state testing or near the end of the year when students are fatigued, but, of course, can be used any time during the year. This unit takes about
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7th - 8th
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