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Short stories Common Core RI.8.10 resources
HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 7th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 7. 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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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 Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
All Summer in a Day Final Tests with Constructed Response Easel Digital - Print
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury final tests. Two versions of a final test for the short story. Constructed response questions to assess writing in response to literature. The first version includes vocabulary and has three sections: Fill-in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and a Constructed Response requiring evidence from the text to support the answer with a written response. Assesses understanding of story vocabulary, literary elements, and reading comprehension. The second version of the test
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Two Week Intro to the Science Fiction Genre: Lessons, Slides, & Daily Activities
Science fiction has been called many things since the genre first emerged—most of them bad. Speculative. Irrelevant. Childish. Bizarre. Help your students understand the importance of this overlooked genre as they learn about its history, tropes, common elements, and more. By the end of this two-week study, your students will be able to define the sometimes nebulous term, "sci-fi," and they'll be able to express its value and purpose as well. With the help of four great short stories by equally
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7th - 10th
Intro to Science Fiction Unit: 1 Week Study of Sci Fi's History, Themes, & More
As Ray Bradbury says, "Science fiction is an attempt to solve problems by pretending to look the other way." Said differently: Sci-fi matters. Introduce your students to this exciting genre with a weeklong unit plan. Throughout the study, they'll learn about the history of science fiction, famous sci-fi texts, common elements of the genre, and more. They'll also read two texts by a seminal figure in science fiction history: Ray Bradbury. To start, they'll consider his nonfiction essay, "Dusk in
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7th - 10th
Ray Bradbury Author Biography - Informational Handout & Worksheets for Any Story
Explore the life and experiences of Ray Bradbury, author of “The Pedestrian,” "The Gift," "Fahrenheit 451," and many more. This activity includes informational handouts and comprehension questions to support students’ independent reading of these classic stories. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Author Biography for Ray Bradbury:✏️ Ray Bradbury Author Biography Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Author Biography Vocabulary Worksheet - Digital &
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7th - 12th
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Halloween Activities - Middle School ELA - A Ghost Story by Mark Twain
What Middle School student doesn't love a fun and scary Halloween story? Mark Twain's "A Ghost Story" is the perfect short story to engage your class along with these No-Prep activities and resources! Through Twain's masterful use of suspense and satire, students will feel frightened and will laugh during this lesson!I love activities that capitalize on the holiday season and put students' excess energy to good use while still teaching them important ELA content! Begin this lesson with an Instru
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Halloween Activities - Middle School ELA - Scary Short Story Bundle
Author Introduction: Ray Bradbury Biography, Bio, All Summer in a Day, CCSS
This Ray Bradbury intro lesson bundle includes two great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Ray Bradbury and helping them analyze his famous short story, "All Summer in a Day." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Ray Bradbury biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story analysis activity (a digital or printable gallery walk) helps students collaboratively discuss im
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8th - 11th
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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
Literature Lessons: Edgar Allan Poe, Biography, Bio, Tell Tale Heart Lesson CCSS
This Edgar Allan Poe lesson bundle includes three great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Edgar Allan Poe and helping them analyze his famous short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Edgar Allan Poe biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story worksheet helps students analyze basic literary elements of Poe's story as well as his use o
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8th - 11th
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Literature Lessons: Kate Chopin, Biography, Bio, A Pair of Silk Stockings Lesson
This Kate Chopin lesson bundle includes three great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Kate Chopin and helping them analyze her famous short story, "A Pair of Silk Stockings." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Kate Chopin biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story worksheet helps students analyze basic literary elements of Chopin's story as well as her use of fi
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8th - 11th
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Literary Biographies: Ray Bradbury Biography Activity, Instagram Bio, CCSS
Teach your students about the life of Ray Bradbury with this highly engaging, Instagram themed Ray Bradbury biography activity. In this CCSS aligned worksheet, your students will research the life and legacy of Ray Bradbury and, with the information they gather, design an Instagram profile and Instagram post that depicts his life and accomplishments. The engaging activity works great for any unit of study, whether you're using it to teach American literature, science fiction, dystopian literatur
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7th - 10th
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Literature Lessons: Stephen Crane, Biography, Bio, The Open Boat, CCSS
This Stephen Crane lesson bundle includes three great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Stephen Crane and helping them analyze his famous short story, "The Open Boat." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Stephen Crane biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story worksheet helps students analyze basic literary elements of Crane's story as well as his use of figurati
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8th - 11th
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Literary Biographies: Kate Chopin Biography Activity, Instagram Bio, CCSS
Teach your students about the life of Kate Chopin with this highly engaging, Instagram themed Kate Chopin biography activity. In this CCSS aligned worksheet, your students will research the life and legacy of Kate Chopin and, with the information they gather, design an Instagram profile and Instagram post that depicts her life and accomplishments. The engaging activity works great for any unit of study, whether you're using it to teach American literature, short stories, feminist literature, etc
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7th - 10th
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Literary Biographies: W. W. Jacobs Biography Activity, Instagram Bio, CCSS
Teach your students about the life of W. W. Jacobs with this highly engaging, Instagram themed W. W. Jacobs biography activity. In this CCSS aligned worksheet, your students will research the life and legacy of W. W. Jacobs and, with the information they gather, design an Instagram profile and Instagram post that depicts his life and accomplishments. The engaging activity works great for any unit of study, whether you're using it to teach American literature, short stories, etc. Plus it's versat
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7th - 10th
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Literary Biographies: Stephen Crane Biography Activity, Instagram Bio, CCSS
Teach your students about the life of Stephen Crane with this highly engaging, Instagram themed Stephen Crane biography activity. In this CCSS aligned worksheet, your students will research the life and legacy of Stephen Crane and, with the information they gather, design an Instagram profile and Instagram post that depicts his life and accomplishments. The engaging activity works great for any unit of study, whether you're using it to teach American literature, short stories, poetry, etc. Plus
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Literature Lessons: Stephen Crane, Biography, Bio, The Open Boat, CCSS
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