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Short stories Common Core SL.6.1c resources
Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films-"Foxed!"
Foxed! In this cautionary tale Emily is kidnapped by foxes and forced to work in their secret underground mines, she uses her determination to return home, only to discover that she has been replaced.This set of standards-based lessons includes an examination of plot, suspense, characters, tone and mood, archetypes, theme, and the identification of the Notice and Note signpost: AHA Moment.This lesson has been updated with an alternative option of assigning this work as a digital notebook, making
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Ultimate "The Outsiders" Teaching Unit
⚠️Warning: Engaging Content⚠️Maximize students' experience with S.E Hinton's classic novel, "The Outsiders," with our extremely comprehensive and ready-to-print study unit.1. Novel StudyThis core resource includes worksheets, discussion questions, written response questions, jeopardy games, plot structure worksheets, as well as pre- and post-reading activities.2. Paired Informational TextsTexts on real world issues such as gang culture, social and economic divisions, and the thought-provoking ca
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6th
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Ultimate "Hatchet" Teaching Unit - Novel Worksheets/Short Story/Movie + More!!
⚠️Warning: Engaging Content⚠️Maximize students' experience with Gary Paulsen's classic novel, "Hatchet," with our extremely comprehensive and ready-to-print study unit that will keep students busy for up to two months!1. Novel StudyThis core resource includes worksheets, discussion questions, written response questions, jeopardy games, plot structure worksheets, as well as pre- and post-reading activities.2. Paired Informational TextsTexts on real-world issues such as survival skills, the Canadi
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6th - 8th
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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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The Scholarship Jacket Pre-Reading Post It Discussion
This is an anticipation guide/pre-reading activity for The Scholarship Jacket, a short story by Martha Salinas. It includes six statements that students will discuss in small groups using the post-it discussion strategy. It can be used for pre-reading and post-reading as their ideas may have changed about the topics after reading the short story. It is designed to get students thinking about some of the big ideas present in the short story. It includes a lesson plan to follow.
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6th - 8th
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Animated Short Films as Mentor Texts: Mr. Hublot
Teaching with short films is a great way to engage struggling readers and English language learners, giving them a scaffold that enables them to actively participate in discussions with peers about literary terms. Each film/ lesson comes with: plot maps, essential questions, writing, and discussion prompts and suggestions for extending the lesson. This lesson using "Mr. Hublot" focuses on plot, theme, conflict, and characterization. This product also includes a digital interactive notebook creat
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5th - 8th
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown - Walter Dean Myers - 6 Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and ready-to-print resource ensures students practice an array of important ELA skills while also having fun with creative activities and thought-provoking discussions.What's Included:- Teaching Guide- Active Reading Guide- Pre-Reading Questions- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Symbolism Worksheet- Written Response Questions + Rubric- Ted Williams, The Homeless Man with the Golden Voice, Comparison- Real-World Connection Questions-
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5th - 12th
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Raymond's Run - Toni Cade Bambara - 6 Day Engaging Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and ready-to-print resource can keep students engaged for up to 2 weeks! Activities ensure students practice an array of important ELA skills while also having fun with online games, animations and discussions.What's Included:- Teaching Guide- Active Reading Guide- Pre-Reading Questions- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Symbolism Worksheet- Epiphany Worksheet- Usain Bolt Animation Comparison Activity- Written Response Questions + Ru
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5th - 12th
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Stop the Sun - Gary Paulsen - 6 Day Lesson Plan
This ready-to-print resource will keep students engaged for a whole week! Activities ensure students practice an array of important ELA skills while also having fun with creative activities and thought-provoking discussions that will foster compassion and empathy.What's Included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-Reading Questions- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Character Analysis Worksheet- Resolution Analysis Worksheet- Written Response Questions + Rubric- Und
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5th - 12th
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Man from the South - Roald Dahl - 6 Day Lesson Plan
Roald Dahl has students on the edge of their seat throughout Man from the South. Maximise the classroom experience with our engaging and comprehensive lesson plan.What's included:- Teaching guide- Online literary elements review quiz- Pre-reading activities- Vocabulary activity- Post-reading (comprehension, literary elements, close reading, and real-world connection) questions- Character Comparison Worksheet- Written response question with rubric- Text vs. movie worksheet- Online jeopardy game-
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Most Popular Middle School Short Stories - Classic Authors
Teaching Literary Elements with Animated Short Films-"LOU"
"LOU" is an Academy Award-nominated film about a pile of lost and found items come together to teach a toy-stealing schoolyard bully a valuable lesson. It’s an excellent story to give students insight into what makes someone behave like a bully and how to deal with bullying.My goal in teaching with films is to give students an understanding of literary devices and themes through a very short and engaging shared text; an understanding that they can then apply to more complex written texts. Teachi
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Back to School Short Film Bundle
"Little Red Riding Hood" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
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 delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this exer
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6th - 12th
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Lamb to the Slaughter - Roald Dahl Short Story - 5 Day Lesson Plan
Students will be shocked, engaged and on the edge of their seats while reading Roald Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter. Maximize the classroom experience with our comprehensive and read-to-print lesson plan.What's included:- Teaching guide- Common core standards- Pre-reading activities- Irony in literature review- Vocabulary activity- Post-reading (comprehension, close reading, and real-world connection) questions- Dialogue Analysis Worksheet- Irony Analysis Worksheet- Written response question with
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Most Popular Middle School Short Stories - Classic Authors
Animated Short Films as Mentor Texts: Wire Cutters
"Wire Cutters" is an award-winning film about two robots who meet while mining on a desolate planet. They decide to work together and their combined talents pay off until they begin fighting over the resources that they are collecting.My goal for teaching with films is to give students an understanding of literary devices and themes through a very short and engaging shared text; an understanding that they can then apply to more complex written texts. This set of standards-based lessons includes
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Short Film Bundle
"Seventh Grade" Pre-Reading Post-It Discussion
This is an anticipation guide/pre-reading activity for Seventh Grade by Gary Soto. It includes six statements that students will discuss in small groups using the post-it discussion strategy. It can be used for pre-reading and post-reading as their ideas may have changed about the topics after reading the short story. It is designed to get students thinking about some of the big ideas present in the short story. It includes a lesson plan to follow.
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6th - 8th
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"The Lottery" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handout, Discussion Prompts, and Rubric
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Shirley Jackson's famous short story, "The Lottery" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading "The Lottery." Afterward, it
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6th - 9th
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Weeklong Short Story Unit: Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" Unit Plan, CCSS
Guide your students through Shirley Jackson's classic short story, "The Lottery," with this thorough, weeklong short story mini unit. With four engaging activities, you'll have everything you need to help your students predict, analyze, discuss, and synthesize the themes, plot, and more of "The Lottery." Additionally, this unit plan comes with teacher instructions, rubrics, and a pacing guide to make your job easier and help you along the way.THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES"The Lottery" Pre-Reading Analysi
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6th - 9th
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"Night Drive" Mini Project Handout with Detailed Rubric
Use these projects as the "driving" force to provide students with an enjoyable way to review this popular story. Filled with 10 relevant topics that pertain to this thriller, students will be able to select a subject and then show their creativity and understanding of "Night Drive" through an oral presentation. A detailed rubric is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm's fairy tales into the classroom. "The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. With this set of high-order questions, teachers will be able to extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor, the
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7th - 12th
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"The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm. The brevity of the narrative, coupled with the learning objectives of the activity, helps teachers fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are made f
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6th - 12th
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Wooded Areas - New Year's Comprehension Lesson with Answer Guide
"Wooded Areas" is a comprehension lesson inspired by the New Year's fireworks tradition and designed by Jackson Education Support. This lesson is aligned with Common Core ELA-Literacy Standards for grades 6 through 7. In addition, "Wooded Areas" is a fun supplement to homeschool, high school, and adult learning curricula. Participants enjoy an engaging learning experience. Also, facilitators spend minimal time preparing to implement quality reading comprehension activities. PDF file includes: pa
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
"The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Printable)
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm's fairy tales into the classroom. "The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. With this set of high-order questions, teachers will be able to extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor, the
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6th - 12th
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"The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm. The brevity of the narrative, coupled with the learning objectives of the activity, helps teachers fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delive
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6th - 12th
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Growth Mindset for Literature Analysis
Growth mindset is an important concept to include in classrooms today. As with many of the skills we teach, we need to find a variety of ways to incorporate it throughout the year. This lesson can be inserted in the middle or end of any short story or novel you will use. Growth mindset helps explore the point of view of characters and translate it to our students.
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6th - 9th
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