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Short stories Common Core RL.8.7 resources $5-10
Short Story The Monkey's Paw Analysis and Reading Comprehension Questions
Your students will love this delightfully creepy short story. It's perfect for practicing reading comprehension, literary analysis, foreshadowing, point of view, and irony with your middle school and high school students. And... by the end of the unit, students will have written a literary analysis response.Here's what teachers are saying about this unit: "An AWESOME unit. This resource is put together really well and was really easy to use.""MY KIDS LOVED THIS!!!!! We have been having so muc
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6th - 10th
The Landlady Short Story Analysis & Escape Room Bundle for Middle School
Make your scary short story unit on The Landlady by Roald Dahl memorable for years to come with this short story analysis and escape room bundle. These middle school resources will supply you with engaging and creative activities that will help your students understand the short story elements in a new way.✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!Middle school teachers love using this bundle to review the elements of a plot, conflict, suspense, and more in The Landlady. Several short story anal
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6th - 8th
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Fiction Independent Reading Journal Log - Middle School ELA
Fiction: Independent Reading Response Logs for ANY Novel or Short Story
Are you wondering how to hold your students accountable for providing text evidence during independent reading? I needed an independent reading response packet that could be used for any work of fiction. I needed one that was easy to grade and included questions from every Common Core Standard. So I created this versatile resource that can be used for ANY novel or short story, independent reading choices, whole-class assig
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6th - 8th
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Magical Realism Genre in Art and Literature - A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
In this lesson, students will explore various art pieces to introduce the elements of magical realism. Includes a reading framework graphic organizer and literary analysis worksheets for “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings.” Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Lesson on Magical Realism in Art and Literature:✏️ Introduction to the Elements of Magical Realism Slideshow Lesson - PowerPoint®✏️ Hyperlinks to various art paintings from Rob G
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7th - 10th
Creative Questions for ANY Novel or Story Editable Distance Learning
Use these creative question prompts with any book, short story, or play to generate critical and creative thinking! They can be used for large class discussions, small group discussions, bell ringers, exit slips, literature circles, station work, etc. These are perfect for distance learning!This pack includes:• 180 prompts in a ready-to-go PDF file in task-card format (4 per page)• 180 editable slides in Google Slides™ that can be customized and shared digitally with your students for a paperles
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Mystery -The Adventure of the Speckled Band Comprehension Unit Print & Digital
This classic short story will have your students analyzing details and making inferences. This is a fantastic mystery unit that works well in a class of diverse learners. I teach this to my accelerated class, my resource students, and my ESL group. Distance Learning: The worksheets are in Google Slides to use digitally and to easily assign by Google Classroom. For students without technology print PDFs for send-home packets.Here is what is included:★"The Adventure of the Speckled Band" - full t
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6th - 10th
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Dystopian Short Story Activities & Escape Room
Looking for an engaging dystopian short story to study with your students? Look no further than The Veldt by Ray Bradbury. This story element focused activities & escape room bundle will ensure your students practice meaningful skills while experiencing a scary short story that will be memorable for years to come. You’ll receive engaging and creative activities that will encourage your students to interact with the text in various, high-level ways.⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more informatio
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6th - 8th
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The Gift of the Magi Bundle One Week Unit Plan - O. Henry - Holiday Activities
Unlock the magic of teaching "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry effortlessly in just one week with these four fabulous time-saving resources! What’s included in this bundle?⭐️ Day 1: The Gift of the Magi Text Questions + VocabularyDive into the story, annotate with flair, and conquer those tricky words!⭐️ Day 2-3: The Gift of the Magi Bloom BallCapture characters and events in a truly unique way with this engaging activity!⭐️ Day 4: The Gift of the Magi Figurative Language MazesChallenge your st
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6th - 9th
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"Flowers for Algernon" Short Story Unit
This "Flowers for Algernon" unit covers the short story by Daniel Keyes. This product includes a until outline for 15 class periods (mine run 45 minutes), anticipation guide to start the unit, section questions for the entire text, supplemental informative texts and presentations related to concepts presented in the story, summative evaluation options, and a story/movie comparison activity. "Flowers for Algernon" is one of my students' all-time favorites. It's worked well with co-taught students
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7th - 9th
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SHORT STORY: LATHER AND NOTHING ELSE UNIT
WITH HERNANDO TELLEZ'S "JUST LATHER, THAT'S ALL," CITING EVIDENCE AND ASSESSING IMAGERY DETAILS IS MADE EASY IN THIS 41 PAGE COMPREHENSIVE UNIT. Combined with the "48 Laws of Power," students will explore the character dynamics between the narrator and a rival military captain. Throughout this unit, students will engage in analysis of text and development of strong evidence to culminate in a Group Socratic Seminar. The unit includes scaffolded activities with vocabulary, prewriting, and a movi
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: SHORT STORIES UNIT BUNDLE
"The Necklace" Guy De Maupassant: Short Story Unit Resources - Distance Learning
Every resource in this unit is now in print AND (Google compatible) digital versions!Enjoy these no-prep, creative and engaging resources! This unit follows the free adapted play version of The Necklace! I have read both the original and play version with my students and have found that the play version is much more engaging for students as they get to interact by taking on the speaking roles of the characters. The activities in this resource and the test should align well with both versions, bu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Engaging Short Story Unit GROWING Bundle - Distance Learning
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, "The Cask of Amontillado." 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 and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded ex
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6th - 10th
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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
Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Bundle - Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, 2BR02B
This bundle contains lesson plans for three engaging Kurt Vonnegut short stories: Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, and 2BR02B. It also contains a mini biography on the author and a bonus Kurt Vonnegut analysis worksheet.All three lesson plans include (+ much more!):- 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- Creative Writing Activities- On
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6th - 12th
Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury Dystopian Short Story Activities & Escape Room
Looking for an engaging dystopian short story to study with your students? Look no further than Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury. This story element focused activities & escape room bundle will ensure your students practice meaningful skills while experiencing a scary short story that will be memorable for years to come. You’ll receive engaging and creative activities that will encourage your students to interact with the text in various, high-level ways.⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more informati
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6th - 8th
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LITERARY DEVICE AND ELEMENTS WITH ANIMATED SHORT FILMS: THEME NARRATIVE PLOT
This Christmas teach LITERARY ELEMENTS AND DEVICES with 2 of the most adorable Pixar Short Films! Hey Deer! and A Lost Letter (narrated by Kate Winslet). Students will dive deep into analyzing literature and producing their own NARRATIVE WRITING!HEY DEER! ANIMATED PIXAR SHORT FILM! Great for Christmas OR winter ELA. Short films are the perfect way to teach narrative writing and literary elements and devices. This workshop guides students through an analysis of 6 basic literary elements to prepar
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5th - 8th
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Dystopian Short Stories Growing Bundle: Explore, Analyze, and Discuss
Dystopian Short Stories Bundle: Explore, Analyze, and Discuss the Intricacies of a Dark Tomorrow! Embark on a captivating exploration of dystopian worlds with our specially curated Dystopian Short Stories Bundle! This comprehensive resource features three iconic tales – "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury, and "Examination Day" by Henry Slesar. Unleash the power of critical analysis, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and foster a deep appreciation for
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6th - 10th
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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 an 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 Activit
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6th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game Activity Bundle - Short Story Unit - Reading Questions
Infuse engagement into your teaching of "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell with this Activity Bundle! Included in this bundle is EVERYTHING you will need to teach this classic Gothic short story of intrigue. You will LOVE these resources because they save you so much time planning and preparing. What’s included in this bundle?⭐️ The Most Dangerous Game Text Questions + VocabularyDive deep into "The Most Dangerous Game" with discussion questions that help students uncover the story's hi
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8th - 11th
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James Thurber's “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” –16 Rigorous Common Core Tasks
This Common Core resource includes 16 rigorous unit learning tasks for James Thurber’s short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." 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 and argumentative writing. The graphic organizers, rubrics, artic
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7th - 10th
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Short Story Unit | Middle School ELA
If you are reading Lamb to the Slaughter 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 Graph
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7th - 10th
Lamb to the Slaughter: Short Story Unit for Middle School and High School
The Lesson:So, what we have created for you is a teacher presentation for the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. We know, we’re excited about it, too! We use this amazing presentation to teach our students the elements of fiction and literary devices found within the text. Tell Me More:After explicitly teaching our students the various elements of literature, we wrap up our unit by having our students practice their newly developed response to literature skills. They do this by r
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Middle School and High School
W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey's Paw” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for W. W. Jacobs’s short story, "The Monkey’s Paw." 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 and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external doc
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6th - 10th
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Frank Stockton’s “The Lady or The Tiger” – 18 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 18 rigorous unit learning tasks for Frank Stockton’s short story, "The Lady or The Tiger.” 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 and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded exter
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6th - 10th
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