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Short stories Common Core RI.11-12.3 resources
The Lottery Activity - Global Rituals Real-Life Comparison Worksheets and Rubric
Explore modern, real-life parallels from around the world using this comparison activity for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery!” Students will compare the conformity, superstition, and blind tradition in this short story with six unique rituals from around the world. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Comparison Activity for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”:✏️ “Global Rituals” Informational Handouts - PrintFlashcards highlight rituals from Scotland, Iceland, Borne
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8th - 11th
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American Romantic and Transcendentalist Writers Unit
Introduce your class to America’s literary renaissance with this extensive unit featuring Dickinson, Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau, Jacobs, Poe and Hawthorne. This zipped unit includes a group research project, a variety of learning activities, quizzes, analysis questions, writing activities and a multiple choice test. All teacher notes and keys included. Common Core aligned.
Pre-Reading File Includes:
* Group writer and era concept research project with assignment, rubric and teacher notes
* Anti
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9th - 12th
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ELA Full Year American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle
Set your students up for success with this zero prep, print and Google slides ready curriculum resource a full year of your American Literature course. In this resource you will find 13 units that span 36+ weeks of instruction:Rhetoric of the American RevolutionPost Revolution: American RomanticismPrelude to the Civil War: American TranscendentalismThe Dark Romanticism of Edgar Allan PoeThe Anti-Slavery Rhetoric of Frederick DouglassRealism and Early Feminist LiteratureThe Harlem RenaissanceLite
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9th - 12th
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Mark Twain Mini Unit: Jumping Frog of Calaveras County & Pre-Reading Activities
This bundle of Mark Twain resources includes six of Twain's works, including excerpts from his autobiography, Life on the Mississippi, and Fennimore Cooper's Literary Offences, as well as the full texts of How to Tell a Story, The Turning Point in my Life, and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. It's a great mini unit to introduce students to Twain, his style of humor, and use of dialect and use these skills to analyze Twain's most famous short story. Materials in the Mark Twain min
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8th - 12th
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Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Nathaniel Hawthorne's “The Minister's Black Veil” –20 Common Core Learning Tasks
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story, "The Minister’s Black Veil.” The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory, narrative, and argumentative writing. This resource also include
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9th - 12th
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ELA Grades 11-12 Quarter 4 (Spring) American Literature Curriculum Bundle
Set your students up for success with this nearly zero prep, print and Google slides ready curriculum resource for Quarter 4 (Spring) of your American Literature course. In this resource you will find 4 different units that span 9 weeks of instruction:The Southern GothicThe Crucible20th Century American RhetoricContemporary and Diverse Short StoriesTake a look at my FREE Q4 Roadmap for a more in-depth look at these units.This curriculum bundle includes a wealth of print-ready resources, in-depth
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9th - 12th
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Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" brought to you in Google Slides OR PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this presentation are the following: background information, literary focus, an overview of the plot, and questions for guided reading or pre-reading. Great for short story units, summer school, review and any variety of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Fear and Curiosity for High School (Printable)
Embrace the Halloween spirit and help high school students interpret and analyze short stories of increasing rigor with this low-prep, six-week thematic unit plan on the power of fear and curiosity. Supporting materials such as comprehension quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, public domain narratives, research project materials, a summative assessment, a test prep study guide, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Go
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9th - 12th
Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Fear and Curiosity for High School (Google)
Embrace the Halloween spirit (no matter the time of year) and help high school students interpret and analyze short stories of increasing rigor with this low-prep, six-week thematic unit plan on the power of fear and curiosity. Supporting materials such as comprehension quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, public domain narratives, research project materials, a summative assessment, a test prep study guide, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self
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9th - 12th
American Literature Bundle | Growing Bundle for American Literature
This American literature bundle allows teachers to use the pieces they need with their goals for their own classes.Every teacher teaches American literature differently: chronologically, thematically, or with essential questions. The diversity in this American literature bundle allows you to fit the pieces where you need!Included in this American literature bundle: American Authors PostersAdd famous quotes on posters to your decor. Included are quotes by Harriet Beecher Stow, Emily Dickinson, Vi
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10th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) PowerPoint, Google Slides
33 slides of content! New product! This is an engaging way to introduce this powerful story to your students, and make the sometimes difficult content more inviting to them. Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, literary focus, an overview of the plot, pre-reading questions, guided reading, and guided reading questions. Google slides link provided.The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story!
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Story PowerPoint Bundle: 7 Stories in One Digital Lessons
Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories and Hindu Information Reading Passages
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story. Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater
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5th - 12th
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Buddhist Stories Buddhism Reading Worksheet Lessons
Enhance lessons on Buddhism with this collection of eight beloved Buddhist stories. These skillfully written and beautifully illustrated tales cover essential stories that have shaped Buddhist beliefs and practices.Included are:1. The Birth of the Buddha2. The Swan and the Arrow 3. The Four Sights of the Buddha4. The Enlightenment of the Buddha5. The First Sermon, Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma6. Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed7. The Story of Angulimala8. The Death of the BuddhaEach of
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buddhism Reading Lessons Bundle
The Sound of Thunder (Ray Bradbury) PowerPoint, Google Slides
Ray Bradbury's "The Sound of Thunder" brought to you in PowerPoint! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students. Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, literary focus, an overview of the plot, questions for pre-reading, guided reading, and post-reading. Great for short story units, imagery, and descriptive writing! Google slides li
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Short Story PowerPoint Bundle: 7 Stories in One Digital Lessons
Business_Rising Food Costs_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events lesson plan. Food costs are rising faster than the overall consumer price index, which has risen 0.3% overall. This means food is proportionately rising higher than other commonly purchased goods and services.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use duri
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7th - 11th
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Harrison Bergeron: Short Story Google Slides, PowerPoint Digital Lesson
In-class OR distance learning! Now 33 slides! Kurt Vonnegut, Jr's "Harrison Bergeron" brought to you in digital form! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this presentation are the following: background information, literary focus, an overview of the plot, and questions for guided reading or pre-reading. Great for short story units, summer sc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: American Literature: Short Story Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Traditional Sikh Stories Pack A, Sikhism Worksheets
Engage learners and foster a profound respect and understanding of Sikhism through this collection of four pivotal traditional Sikh stories, which illuminate the roots and core principles of the Sikh faith.Included (in this PACK A) are the following four traditional Sikh stories:The Story of Guru Nanak and the Full Bowl of Milk: A well-known tale from the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, illustrating his teachings of kindness, humility, and the universality of goodness.Guru Hargobind'
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Sikhism Reading Worksheets BUNDLE
'Community:' MeowMeowBeenz, Social Media, and the Golden Ratio
‘App Development and Condiments’ is a satirical episode of ‘Community’ that comments on social media while referencing 1976’s ‘Logan’s Run.’ This assignment asks students to think about their own presence on social media while exploring the practices of modern social media companies.Booklet Includes:- 6 questions to answer while viewing the episode- a worksheet for designing your own app- a worksheet showing students the golden ratio that asks them to design their own logoThis episode is great f
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8th - 12th
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Hindu Creation Story: Reading + Activities
Explore the Hindu Creation Story in this engaging lesson with: A vivid illustrated retelling of the ancient myth, bringing Hindu beliefs to life. 5 worksheets for a deeper understanding: Double sided multiple choice quizDouble-sided higher level written response Double-sided lower level written responseCloze story summaryHindu Gods in the creation story labelingThis comprehensive lesson aims to engage students with the ancient Hindu creation story, offering fascinating insights into Brahma, V
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5th - 12th
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Hindu story reading passage - The Creation of Ganesh
Hindu story reading passage worksheets - The Creation of GaneshImmerse students in Hindu culture and beliefs through this vivid retelling of a cherished origin myth. This illustrated Hindu story recounts the dramatic birth of Ganesh, one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities.Learning Objectives:Understand the significance of Ganesh and the story of his unusual elephant headAnalyze the themes of divine power, family bonds, and overcoming obstaclesExplore Hindu mythology and culture in a thoughtful,
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Mental Health Unit - The Yellow Wall-Paper
This is a unit that looks at different mental illnesses and incorporates the short story The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (included). It includes: research, group activities, discussion questions, supplementary readings and materials, analysis, essay writing, and reflecting. It can also be used in conjunction with the movie It's Kind of a Funny Story (discussion questions for the movie included), which can be rented or bought on Amazon Prime (this unit does NOT include the movie
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9th - 12th
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Urban Tribes - Native Americans in the City Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for High School StudentsThis learning resource uses the reading strategies: connection, question, infer and transformation, to allow for powerful understanding. Students will gain a better understanding of the unique issues facing Indigenous millennials in North America.Lessons included will ask:Students to make connections, between the text and personal experiences, other texts and media, or world events/issuesStudents to document and class
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hindu Story - Birth of Krishna Reading Passage + Worksheets
Hindu story reading comprehension worksheets - Divine Blue Birth, Lord Krishna This story is part of Hindu mythology, specifically the story of Lord Krishna's birth. Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The story centers around Krishna's birth and early life, highlighting the attempts of the evil King Kamsa to thwart a prophecy predicting his demise at the hands of Devaki's eighth child (Krishna). This story is a significant part of Hindu mythology and is celebrated in various
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5th - 12th
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