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Adult education short stories resources for Microsoft Word
Short Story Unit Plan - Presentations, Assignments, and Activities for 4 Stories
Short Story Unit Plan - Presentations, Assignments, and Activities for 4 Stories: This comprehensive middle school and high school short story unit will captivate your students with four highly engaging stories, all with surprising endings. The resource includes eye-catching PowerPoint presentations to introduce short story terms and to guide the lesson for each of the short stories, dynamic discussions, enriching videos, and creative assessments and activities to engage and challenge your stude
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Thank You, Ma'am By Langston Hughes Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This 2 page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Langston Hughes' short story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story; they have to skim/search for details. This activity works well as either an individual, silent, directed reading or as a quiet partner, in-class assignment. It starts with a one paragraph background introduction to enhance comprehension. This lesson plan can also be given as a homework sheet or as an open book quiz. This is an ad
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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The Drummer Boy of Shiloh By Ray Bradbury Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Ray Bradbury's short story in chronological order. Students have to find details or answers to the clues as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as a homework sheet or open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves read
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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Masque of the Red Death Test- Edgar Allan Poe
Masque of the Red Death Test- Edgar Allan Poe, 23 questions, multiple choice and 3 Open Ended Response questions. It can be edited to suit class needs. Symbolism, theme, foreshadowing, allusion, etc... questions included.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin-CSI Activity
This is one of my favorite lessons. After reading the short story, "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, the students are always perplexed by the ending. What just happened? How did she die? These questions quickly float around the classroom. Place students in groups and tell them that today's class will be an interpretation contest-CSI style. The winner must prove that Mrs. Mallard died due to psychological trauma, physical causes, or a little of both. Evidence will be gathered from the
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick creative writing example (Just Dessert)
Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is an excellent medium to teach creative writing. The titled illustrations are accompanied with only the slightest bit of text. A mere suggestion as to what already has happened and might happen. Every turn of the page introduces a unique vignette, an intriguing picture that arouses curiosity that tugs at the imagination, thus sparking new ideas to fill in the blanks. The entire book is a collection of writing prompts! The tantalizing st
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"A Good Man Is Hard to Find" quiz
This is an open-book selected-response quiz, designed to assess higher-level thinking skills of the students after they have read the short story "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor. The quiz would be used in an English/Language Arts (American literature) class, and it calls on the students to determine irony, character motivation, symbolism, foreshadowing, and theme. It includes an answer key.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"A Good Man is Hard to Find" Syntax Practice
This 9 passage handout asks students to address the following Common Core Standard: L.11-12.3a Vary syntax for effect, consulting references (e.g., Tufte’s Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading.The questions that accompany the handout ask students to analyze the author's deliberate use of punctuation and sentence length to create an effect. Answer key is included, and more resources are available upon request. Please
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Fall of the House of Usher Test 45 Multiple Ch. Answer Key
This is a multiple choice test that can be used after a discussion of the story or for close reading practice.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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INDIGENOUS STUDY BUNDLE: 5 Authors & 5 Genres
Greetings,New to teaching Indigenous Studies? This is the place to start with a comprehensive semester’s worth of rich resources guaranteed to engage your students. You are on solid ground with five respected Indigenous authors/storytellers covering five different genres: non-fiction, novel, play, short story, and an integrated poetry unit.Experienced teaching Indigenous Studies? You likely recognize and have incorporated some, if not all, of these authors and genres. These quality resources can
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Eight Creative Writing Lessons
This writing lesson plan is an excellent resource for teachers and students alike. It covers various writing styles and techniques with carefully crafted lessons, including fantasy, realistic fiction, poetry, and short stories.Each lesson is designed to help students hone their writing skills and take their craft to the next level. The provided examples help students better understand the concepts and how to apply them to their writing.The lesson plan includes eight lessons, each covering a uniq
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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THE BLACK CAT! BY POE {FUN, CCSS ALIGNED, TESTS ETC, 46 PP}
This includes the famous story briefly re-told and also the full version;
Poe's Life Story;
Handy Tests;
10 Word Searches;
Letters Cryptograms;
The Full Original Story;
“Annabel Lee—handy for comparison-contrast writing;
“The Raven”—handy for comparison-contrast writing;
"Why Is Edgar Allan Poe So Great"--which tells why this particular author and story are worth studying;
Common Core State Standards: ELAS.R:IT.1-10 re support; central idea; introduction of key persons, events, ideas; meanin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Chickamauga by Ambrose Bierce: Story, Questions & keys
Chickamauga, with its unforgettable ending is a shocking story & valuable in an English or history class.
Ambrose Bierce was a writer akin to Mark Twain but more cynical and was known as “Bitter Bierce.” He fought in several major battles of the Civil War and was shot in the head at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The bullet remained lodged in his head for the rest of his life. Bierce disappeared in Mexico in 1913.
This purchase includes:
• Background information on Ambrose Bierc
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Anticipation Guide-The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin
Short story anticipation guide ready to go for Kate Chopin's The Story of an Hour. Questions are all higher level and directly related to the text to get students thinking about the key elements of the story as it would relate to their personal opinions before they read. They can then return to the guide and see if any of their opinions changed after reading. Product file is in MS Word so it can be edited to meet your needs or reworked for another story.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fiction & Stories: Characterization Activity Package
A quick and easy way to teach the Elements of Fiction & Short Stories! Characterization is how an author develops and portrays a character in a story. It involves revealing the character's traits, personality, motivations, and any changes they undergo through the story. Authors use direct (explicit descriptions) and indirect (actions, dialogue, thoughts) methods to create well-rounded, believable characters. This package helps to distinguish the two by having your students move from the expl
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Fiction & Stories: Point of View Activity Package
Point of View (POV) in literature refers to the vantage point or perspective from which a story is narrated or told. It is a crucial element that can significantly impact how readers interpret and engage with a story. Understanding different points of view is essential for both writers and readers to fully appreciate the nuances and depth of a narrative. Experimenting with different points of view can lead to a more diverse and dynamic storytelling experience.This package helps students to diffe
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Fiction & Stories: Theme Activity Package
Theme in literature refers to the moral or message of a story or piece of literature. it is often seen as the most important part of a story, in that each of the other elements of fiction (characterization, point of view, literary devices, setting & atmosphere, and plot) generally work to convey the theme.This package helps students to differentiate between a theme and a topic, having them read a story and then identify potential themes. The lesson is capped off by getting students to rewri
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen Open Book Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Elizabeth Bowen's "Demon Lover" in chronological order. Students have to find answers to the clues as they read or reread the short story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as a homework sheet or open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves read
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
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Fiction & Stories: Setting VS Atmosphere Activity Package
A quick and easy way to teach two of the Elements of Fiction & Short Stories!The Setting and Atmosphere are both key elements of fictional stories, but many people confuse which is which (and the fact that they’re different!). This is largely because the two are connected, as the setting of a story almost always helps create the atmosphere. This package helps to distinguish the two by having your students move from the explanations of each, to identifying both in an original short story, to
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
By Any Other Name A Short Quiz
A Short quiz about the short story "By Any Other Name" By Santha Rama Rau, this short multiple choice quiz provides a chance for the teachers to give a quick assessment and check for understanding after reading the text of the story. It is suitable for the students who want to review the story , and it can be used for online assignment and assessment.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Checkouts by Cynthia Rylant Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 40 question scavenger hunt follows Rylant's story in chronological order. It also has 10 Reader Response/Discussion Questions at the end of the scavenger hunt. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story. This activity works well either as an individual directed reading (looking for details) or as a partner assignment. It can be given as a homework sheet or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high e
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Cornell Notes and Quiz Ch 2: Plot & Structure (Perrine) AP Literature
These guided reading notes (in the two-columned Cornell Notes format) feature 19 probing text- and inference-based questions that allow students to navigate the dense but informative Chapter 2 "Plot & Structure" of the Short Story/Fiction section of Perrine's anthology "Structure, Sound and Sense", a text commonly used in AP Literature. The accompanying quiz assesses students' reading and understanding through 10 multiple-choice, fill-in, and true/false questions. Answer Key included!
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Short Stories Fluency ESL Practice
Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions English Language Arts Activity Fluency Worksheets Warmup Classroom Literacy SkillsThis 60 page Word document includes 50 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions. This resource is in Word doc format, so you can edit and change anything you see fit. Does not include an answer key.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topi
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cornell Notes Ch 3: Characterization (Perrine) AP Literature
These guided reading notes (in the two-columned Cornell Notes format) feature 17 probing text- and inference-based questions that allow students to navigate the dense but informative Chapter 3 "Characterization" of the Short Story/Fiction section of Perrine's anthology "Structure, Sound and Sense", a text commonly used in AP Literature.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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