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Short stories Common Core SL.9-10.5 resources
Short Story ELA Elective Full Semester Curriculum | SAVE 35%
This Short Story ELA Elective Full Semester Curriculum by FreshLitGuides is an complete 18 week course that includes detailed lesson plans, syllabus, pacing and scheduling, student worksheets, and thorough assessments. Over the course of the semester, students will explore a variety of thematic units, each aiming to explore different aspects of human experience and societal constructs through the lens of classic short stories.The first quarter begins with "Struggles and Survival," taking studen
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9th - 12th
Struggles and Survival Theme | Short Story Unit | 4 Week Curriculum | SAVE 20%
This Struggles and Survival ELA short story unit is a comprehensive 4 week (20 class periods) curriculum that includes lesson plans, student worksheets, and final assessments.All short stories in this unit are in the public domain and the full text is included making it easy for teachers to get access to the materials.*What will your class do? By actively participating and engaging in the analyses of short stories, discussions, and comparative activities, students will achieve the following:Anal
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9th - 12th
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
Grades:
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
Grades:
9th - 12th
Love and Relationships Theme | Short Story Unit | 4 Week Curriculum SAVE 20%
This Love and Relationships ELA short story unit is an in-depth 4 week (20 class periods) curriculum that includes detailed lesson plans, student worksheets, and thorough assessments.All 8 short stories featured in this unit are well-regarded and easily accessible, allowing for easy facilitation of the teaching materials.*"The Gift of the Magi" (1905) by O. Henry"The Last Leaf" (1905) by O. Henry"The Open Window" (1914) by Saki"The Bet" (1889) by Anton Chekhov"The Lady or the Tiger" (1882) by Fr
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Viewing Guide - Animated Mini Classic - Bing Crosby
This is a movie viewing guide for the cartoon mini classic version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from 1949. This is a classic that all ages can enjoy to appreciate Washington Irving's short story. Students will: Watch the video, take notes on a viewing guide, and answer analysis questions about the storyline. This product includes: OverviewViewing Guide (with answer key) Analysis Questions (5 questions) Follow us to receive product updates.You may also be interested in:The History of Halloween
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7th - 11th
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Short Story ELA Elective 2nd Quarter Curriculum | SAVE 25%
This Short Story ELA Elective 2nd Quarter Curriculum by FreshLitGuides is a complete 9 week course that includes detailed lesson plans, syllabus, pacing and scheduling, student worksheets, and thorough assessments. In the second quarter, the focus shifts to "Human Nature and Morality," where students will unpack moral and ethical dilemmas, confront the duality of human nature, and observe the consequences of immorality. This unit encourages students to critically examine their own moral compasse
Grades:
9th - 12th
Human Nature and Morality Theme | Short Story Unit | 4 Week Curriculum SAVE 20%
This Human Nature and Morality ELA short story unit is a comprehensive 4 week (20 class periods) curriculum that includes lesson plans, student worksheets, and final assessments.All 8 short stories in this unit are in the public domain and the full text is included making it easy for teachers to get access to the materials.*"Young Goodman Brown" (1835) by Nathaniel Hawthorne"The Devil and Tom Walker" (1824) by Washington Irving"The Black Cat" (1843) by Edgar Allan Poe"Masque of the Red Death" (1
Grades:
9th - 12th
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs Google Slideshow
This introductory PowerPoint was designed to facilitate classroom discussion and promote reading comprehension. The following elements are included in the presentation:- Initiating questions to help students make personal connections and increase student interest in the text.- An emphasis on relevant literary terminology, including suspense, mood, setting, and foreshadowing. Relevant textual details support these literary devices.- Several analytical questions about characters, motivations, si
Grades:
9th - 12th
Short Story ELA Elective 1st Quarter Curriculum | SAVE 25%
This Short Story ELA Elective 1st Quarter Curriculum by FreshLitGuides is a complete 9 week course that includes detailed lesson plans, syllabus, pacing and scheduling, student worksheets, and thorough assessments. The first quarter begins with "Struggles and Survival," taking students on a journey through the multifaceted adversities human beings face, from external factors such as nature and society, to internal conflicts and resilience. Following this, students will dive into "Identity and So
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Viewing Guide & Short Story vs. Film Comparison
This is a set of resources for viewing the 2013 movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in your classroom, a film inspired by the classic short story by James Thurber. Note: This movie guide resource is also included in our Walter Mitty Mini Unit, which includes activities for engaging the text. If you would like this movie guide in addition to the literature unit, please buy the whole mini unit instead. This viewing guide is detailed and arranged in time-stamped sections. In addition to filling o
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7th - 12th
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Identity and Society Theme | Short Story Unit | 4 Week Curriculum | SAVE 20%
This Identity and Society ELA short story unit is a comprehensive 4 week (20 class periods) curriculum that includes lesson plans, student worksheets, and final assessments.All short stories in this unit are in the public domain and the full text is included making it easy for teachers to get access to the materials.*What will your class do? By actively participating and engaging in the analyses of short stories, discussions, and comparative activities, students will achieve the following:Analyz
Grades:
9th - 12th
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet Google Slideshow
Facilitate a discussion and note-taking session on the conventions of tall tale with this Google Slideshow, which complements the reading of "The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet. Going beyond merely defining key literary terms (tall tale, hyperbole, allusion, metaphor, simile, regional dialect, and more), the slideshow offers prompts and presents questions to encourage active engagement with the short story. For example, the slideshow has students revisit the text in order t
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9th - 12th
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"Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell Google Slideshow
This Google Slides presentation was designed to facilitate lecture and discussion on the short story. Use this Google Slideshow as both a pre-reading and post-reading tool. Concepts and ideas addressed include the following:- Classification as a story of plot- Definition and characteristics of plot- Definition and types of conflict- Significance of the title (multiple interpretations)- Types of irony: verbal, situational, dramatic- Foreshadowing- Several key plot points and associated literary
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9th - 12th
"Marigolds" Anticipation Guide
This Anticipation Guide is a pre-reading strategy used to familiarize students with key concepts and themes found in Eugenia Collier's short story, "Marigolds". Students are given discussion sentence starters to facilitate discussion within their groups. The Anticipation Guide can be used as a background image on Google Jamboard or Google Slides.
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9th - 12th
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Drama in The Literacy Classroom - Writing & Performance Bundle
This cross-curricula bundle focuses on devising monologues and scripts. Students first read 'The Room in the Tower' by E. F. Benson and Rudyard Kipling and use this to inspire their creativity. Students plan, write, and review before bringing their text to life.This unit is ideal for middle schoolers, high shoolers, and homeschoolers.If you are using this or any of my other products in a homeschool environment, note that there is a collaborative component that will require a buddy or parent. My
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6th - 12th
Character Analysis/Profile Project
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6th - 12th
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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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Dystopian Unit | "The Veldt" Lesson | Analyzing Motifs | Socratic Seminar | Game
Timely and relevant! Students love this story! Give them the opportunity to collaborate and discuss the highly engaging dystopian short story, "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury. Trace the shifting meaning of the motifs throughout the story. Packed with tips for analysis, Socratic Seminar strategies, and paperless game. Teach within the context of my Dystopia Bundle. Follow me to build your teacher and tutor toolbox. Thanks for visiting. Happy teaching! Scaffold the writing process.Citing Evidence Post
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7th - 10th
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"The Cask of Amontillado" - Edgar Allan Poe Unit
This unit can be paired with the reading of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado" This product includes: · Infographic · PowerPoint· Two Journal Reflection Writing Prompts· Two Pre – Reading Vocabulary Assignments· Drag & Drop Group Match Vocabulary PowerPoint Activity· Assessment Questions · Plot Chart DiagramIt also details a pacing guide if you would like to use this for a week long unit.
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7th - 12th
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Teaching the Greek Gods Project
This is a project designed for my 12th graders to quickly learn about the main Greek gods, goddesses, and titans without just reading about them individually. Students research, plan, and deliver a LFS style lesson on one or more of these Greek figures.
Included in this collection:
- The assignment sheet for students
- The rubric
- A sign-up sheet of the gods, goddesses, and titans I used
- A LFS style, simple lesson plan template for students to organize their "lessons"
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9th - 12th
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Project Based Learning Science Fiction Unit
After completing our science fiction unit, students blend research and their imagination to construct their own projections of the future. The project includes several graphic organizers to guide the research process and instructions for a presentation that blends research and creativity.We had a lot of fun completing this project, while also practicing MLA format, speaking and listening skills, and synthesizing information.
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Publishing, Distribution & Making Money [Podcasting Lesson Plan]
Students will learn how to package and distribute their podcasts while covering other podcast things to note - making money, setting revenue goals, and sustaining podcast longevity and popularity.**All that is needed for this activity is a computer or phone with ability to record sound, and a WiFi connection.This lesson plan includes the Lesson Objective, Materials Needed, Warmup, Lesson Plan, Breakout Session, Key Vocabulary, Reflection, and Resources, including podcasts created by other studen
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Project-Based Learning Podcasting Bundle (Using Soundtrap)
AUTHOR INSIGHTS for "A Journey With Strange Bedfellows"
AUTHOR INSIGHTS details the secrets & story behind the story of "Journey With Strange Bedfellows” which is a Victorian Gothic horror (steampunk "lite") graphic novel (suitable for ages 12 and up) that’s a “mash-up” of six (6) lesser known, immortal short stories (with timeless, relevant messages) originally penned by “strange” literary masters Nathaniel Hawthorne, Bram Stoker, Jack London, Jerome K. Jerome, Wilkie Collins, and Hector H. “Saki” Munro. These resurrected stories are melded int
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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