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Short stories Common Core L.8.6 resources
The Most Dangerous Game Activities - Short Story Unit - Questions - Map Project
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: Short Story Units with Questions, Vocabulary, and Short Story Annotations! This 90 page short story with comprehension questions resource contains everything you need to teach “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Perfect for your short story unit or The Most Dangerous Game unit, this short story package contains detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, character analysis, creative writing activities, pr
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7th - 10th
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Lamb to the Slaughter, Roald Dahl, Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Use the dark humor of Roald Dahl’s well-known short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter," to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes links to the full text of the story, detailed instructions, a 9-question deep-thinking handout (with detailed answer key, of course), and a writing activity that creatively uses an official-looking police report for students to summarize the elements of the story. The lesson also includes a police sketch portion (my high s
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7th - 10th
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Short Stories with Comprehension Questions - 11 Short Story Units - Annotations
This giant Short Story with Comprehension Questions Bundle contains 11 of my best selling products bundled together for a heavily discounted price! Perfect for short story reading comprehension, it has a variety of different short story activities, as well elements of literature activities and notes. This package has enough resources to keep kids engaged while learning about literary elements.✅Please check out the thumbnails and individual products in this bundle for detailed descriptions and im
Grades:
6th - 9th
Science Fiction Short Stories Unit - Elements of Science Fiction Introduction
This Science Fiction Unit Bundle contains four different Science Fiction short story units, including All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury, Rain Rain Go Away by Isaac Asimov, Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, and The Veldt by Ray Bradbury. Each resource contains a complete short story unit with questions, graphic organizers, answer keys, and more.Also included in this bundle is a complete Introduction to Science Fiction. This contains detailed student notes and information all about this exciti
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6th - 10th
"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
Plan your short story unit in no time! This set of "Rikki-tikki-tavi" activities for middle school includes everything you need to teach reading comprehension, story elements, inference, and more as your students enjoy a classic animal story about loyalty and courage.This bundle includes:"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Story Activities"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Test and Reading Questions"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Socratic Seminar Activities include:Anticipation guideVocabularyComprehension questionsPlot diagramTypes of conf
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6th - 8th
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Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive - Vol. 1
Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this bundle of rigorous comprehension and analysis worksheets covering 25 fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. With these resources, students will demonstrate command of general plot, build their vocabulary, write with clarity and precision, and make engagement with works of fiction visible. All materials are made for Google Drive and delivered as editable Google Docs. Additionally, a zip file containing Word Document
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8th - 12th
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The Necklace Unit - Guy De Maupassant - Short Story Reading Comprehension
This 45 page The Necklace Short Story Unit contains no prep close reading and short story annotations activities that are perfect for a short story unit on The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant. They include short story reading comprehension questions and answer keys, graphic organizers, and close reading activities.✅Please check out the thumbnails for detailed images of some of the activities included in this resource.★★★Newly updated in 2022 - ALL NEW RESOURCES ADDED!!!****************************
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6th - 9th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Unit - Activities and Assessments
Bring your dystopian short story unit to life! This bundle includes activities, guided reading worksheets, reading quizzes, and assessments for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery." Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 20% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson:✏️ “The Lottery” Reading Comprehension Quizzes - Digital & Print✏️ Detailed Answer Key for Reading Comprehension Questions✏️ Guided Readi
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8th - 11th
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from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Complete Text Unit
COMPLETE LESSON PLAN for a Novel Excerpt Unit on Harriet Tubman- Conductor on the Underground Railroad!★A perfect accompaniment to HMH Florida Collections Grade 8 Textbook. Everything you need to teach a seven-day unit on part of the popular text! Overall Overview: This unit helps students understand a period of American history by reading an excerpt from the biography Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad. Students will learn how Harriet Tubman and other individuals played a rol
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6th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit Distance Learning
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is a great story about love and sacrifice; my unit includes everything you need to share this timeless classic with your students: the story, mini-research activity, reading comprehension and analysis, theme analysis, figurative language, vocabulary practice, and a creative writing exercise. Plus, everything can be shared DIGITALLY via a secured platform. I included a Google Slides version of the story and handouts that students can type directly into.This is i
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Complete Text Unit
COMPLETE LESSON PLAN for a Short Story Unit on The Drummer Boy of Shiloh by Ray Bradbury★A perfect accompaniment to HMH Florida Collections Grade 8 Textbook.Everything you need to teach a seven-day unit on part of the popular text!Overall Overview: Historical fiction helps the reader envision what life was like in the past. Reading the short story The Drummer Boy of Shiloh by Ray Bradbury allows students to gain insight into events in American history in a way that textbooks cannot provide. Prac
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6th - 12th
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Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
Get all my short story resources in this money-saving bundle! All of my resources can be used for distance learning and in-person print and go. This bundle includes resources for both reading and writing short stories. You can use some with ANY story but I also included resources for specific stories. It is a growing bundle, so I'll be adding new resources to it soon!See the individual previews for each product.Created and copyrighted by Tracee Orman
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7th - 10th
O. HENRY | THE LAST LEAF Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets | Printables
Students enjoy one of O. Henry’s surprise endings as they explore the meaning of friendship in “The Last Leaf,” one of the author’s most famous short stories.Your 16-page, reproducible study guide includes . . .• introduction, background information, audio and video suggestions• full text of the short story• vocabulary pertinent to the short story• comprehension questions that accompany the short story• a vocabulary test• a selection test on the short story• a number of post-reading topics for
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6th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "Cinderella" (Lexile Measure estimate of 1000-1100). A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the short story, emergency substitute lesson plans and supporting materials, and answer keys are provided. Materi
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6th - 12th
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"Little Red Riding Hood" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering a classic Grimm's fairy tale titled "Little Red Riding Hood" (also called "Little Red Cap"). An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable option is availabl
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6th - 12th
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Magical Realism Short Stories Unit - Magical Realism Genre Introduction Analysis
This Magical Realism Unit Bundle contains 2 different Magical Realism short story units, including A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel García Márquez and The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu. Each resource contains a complete short story unit with questions, graphic organizers, answer keys, projects, and more.Also included in this bundle is a complete Introduction to Magical Realism. This contains detailed student notes and information all about this exciting genre. It also contains a story
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6th - 10th
"Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Quiz and Close Reading Bundle for Google
For many middle and high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is a short story involving socioeconomic struggles, social pressures, the importance of second chances, and the power of empathy and forgiveness. Included in this bundle are the following: a self-grading, plot-based quiz; a worksheet composed of rigorous close reading questions; a craft analysis activity; the public
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6th - 12th
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The Landlady by Roald Dahl Short Story Unit | Middle School ELA Activities
If you are reading The Landlady by Roald Dahl you need this short story unit! This engaging and interactive student workbook includes every activity needed to supplement your whole class or small group reading. This printable packet is perfect for student journals or a small group short story study. Students in 7th, 8th or 9th grade will enjoy these fun and relevant activities! Novel Study Includes:Pre-Reading Activities Author Study Author Study Comprehension QuestionsVocabulary Graphic Organi
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7th - 10th
"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and develop close reading analysis skills with this close reading activity to complement H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Outsider." With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1100-1200, "The Outsider" is an appropriate addition to a Halloween-themed short story unit for grades 9 through 12. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering automated student feedback and
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8th - 12th
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"Rumpelstiltskin" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "Rumpelstiltskin," a classic Grimm's fairy tale. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)By engaging with this c
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6th - 12th
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Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Bundle - The Tell Tale Heart, The Black Cat + more
This bundle contains lesson plans for three haunting Edgar Allen Poe short stories: The Tell Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and The Masque of the Red Death. It also contains a mini biography on the author and a bonus Edgar Allan Poe analysis worksheet.All three lesson plans include:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guides- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheets- Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Post-reading, and Real-world Connection)- Written Response Question + Rubrics- Extension Ac
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6th - 12th
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Literary Terms Powerpoint Lesson
* Note: this is an expanded version of the Literary Terms Powerpoint: Standards-Based product on my storefront.
Standards-Based Literary Terms powerpoint lesson can be used to preview/review and comprehend literary terms used in any novel, short story, or poem. Can also be used to introduce terms, prepare for novels, short stories and poems, or to prepare for state testing. Powerpoint lesson can be adapted for several grade levels. Standards noted on powerpoint are 8th grade California ELA stan
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Not Grade Specific
The Cask of Amontillado Edgar Allen Poe - Vocabulary Worksheets - Digital, Print
These vocabulary worksheets are the perfect pre-reading activity for Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” Explore essential terminology to support students’ independent reading. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with these Vocabulary Worksheets for “The Cask of Amontillado”:✏️ 60+ Essential Vocabulary Terms - Digital & Print✏️ Vocabulary Answer Key✏️ Teacher Instructions for using this resource How to use these Vocabul
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8th - 11th
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