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Short stories Common Core W.9-10.2a resources
Interlopers, Saki, H.H. Munro Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the classic short story, “The Interlopers,” by Saki (H.H. Munro) to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of the public domain story, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a newspaper article. You could easily extend this one-day lesson into two days by allowing in-class time to complete the journalism portio
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8th - 11th
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Detective Stories Unit - Short Stories by Doyle, Poe, Dahl; Sherlock Holmes film
In this fantastic detective stories unit, you will explore the characteristics of the detective story genre and apply them to great short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Murders in the Rue Morgue), Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Adventure of Silver Blaze), and Roald Dahl (Lamb to the Slaughter).Learn what makes a good detective story and then work like a sleuth to identify genre elements in E. A. Poe's and Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories. Analy
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: Detective Stories Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, Questions, Satire Writing and Analysis
This famously incendiary short story can be a great unit for Halloween, or, if you're feeling spicy, Thanksgiving. I think there's always room for "A Modest Proposal", like there's always room for pie. Spoiler: the proposal is that starving poor people should eat their own babies. Sound crazy? Outrageous? Ludicrous? It is, and just wait until your students get to delve into this meaty story and understand the deeply moving message it holds. This is a classic for a reason. Included:Link to the st
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9th - 12th
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Short Story: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Unit
This product is a 30 page 4 Day Differentiated Unit Plan covering the classic Ambrose Bierce short story Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. American Realism
Included :
15 vocabulary words
30 comprehension questions
5 analytical questions
Author biography
American Realism study
Comprehension quiz
Vocabulary quiz
Literary tone mini-lesson
Objective summary writing assignment
Literary tone writing assignment
Story Text
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Grades:
9th - 11th
The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales: Comparative Analysis of Different Versions
The best of both worlds: Student Choice and Comparative Analysis!Students are guided step-by-step through comparative reading and writing of a Brothers Grimm Story and an Alternative Version. Students get to choose one of seven Brothers Grimm stories to read for their assignment. There are four steps to this assignment: 1. Students compare and contrast a Brothers Grimm Story to an Alternate Version of the story. All of the versions are provided for through the hyperlinks in the document. 2. Stud
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Activities| HUGE GROWING BUNDLE
Characterization & Character Development using Alice in Wonderland
Cartoons are the way to a child's heart whether that child be toddler, teen or old man! Drop your student into Wonderland beside Alice and meet with iconic Mad Hatter, The March Hare, the Doormouse as well as the red and white Queens. This week long unit combines literature with cartoon to delve deep into the realm of characterization. Students will come out with a strong sense of how an author shapes characters!Lewis Carroll's fantastical world of Wonderland holds some of the greatest character
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8th - 10th
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"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this worksheet composed of rigorous questions on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will help students extend beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative (estima
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6th - 12th
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Text Based Evidence, Text Dependent Analysis in Writing - High School Bundle
Teaching text dependent analysis writing has never been easier! This in-depth literature based writing prompt bundle includes lessons for 400 of the most popular novels, short stories, and poems taught in middle school! The lessons include argumentative, expository, and compare & contrast prompts. Each lesson includes a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, detailed lesson plan, an instructional video, and a writing template.All aspects of writing are covered in these lessons: b
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9th - 12th
Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Facing Mortality & Survival (CCSS-Aligned)
This Common Core-aligned unit plan helps high school students develop proficiency in interpreting and analyzing thematic short stories of increasing complexity in classroom and distance learning contexts. Narratives covered include the following (listed in order of estimated Lexile Measure):“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by the Brothers Grimm (Lexile 800-900)“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (Lexile 800-900)“To Build a Fire” by Jack London (Lexile 1000-1100)“The Premature Burial”
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9th - 12th
Paired Texts — The Yellow Wallpaper, Story of an Hour Comparison TDA Essay
If you are looking to read the perfect paired texts, look no further than "The Story of An Hour” by Kate Chopin and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Both stories are feminist in nature and are free online because they were written in the 1800s! Perfect for women's history month!Included in this purchase is:a graphic organizer that outlines how students will compare multiple literary elements of the two short stories, "The Story of An Hour” (1894) by Kate Chopin and “The Yellow
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Paired Texts Bundle — The Story of an Hour, The Yellow Wallpaper
The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs Mentor Sentences, Quiz, and Writing Activities
Activities for "The Monkey's Paw" are plentiful since students love this story! This file includes a lesson plan, quiz, mentor sentence activity, theme analysis questions, a graphic organizer, and a writing activity for "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs. Included in this file for "The Monkey's Paw":→ The quiz is basic. I use it for comprehension only or as a quick exit ticket.→ The analysis activity has sentences from the story and asks students to explain how they contribute to the story's the
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7th - 10th
The Most Dangerous Game - Text Based Evidence, Text Analysis Essay Writing Unit
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Most Dagerous Game" by Richard Connell has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this r
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9th - 12th
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - Text Based Evidence & Analysis Writing Unit
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource:
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9th - 12th
"Click-Clack the Rattlebag" Suspense Worksheet and Essay Prompt
This assignment has been created to challenge students to learn about and identify elements of suspense that are used in the short story "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" by Neil Gaiman. Students will read the story which can be found for free on the website Commonlit. You must have an account to access the story, but an account is free. After the students have read the story, they will watch a Ted Ed Video about suspense and complete the Identifying Elements of Suspense Worksheet. Finally, students
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7th - 9th
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The Masque of the Red Death - Text Based Evidence, Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in t
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9th - 12th
The Open Window by Saki - Text Based Evidence,, Text Analysis Essay Writing Unit
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Open Window" by Saki has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstor
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9th - 12th
NEW Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit (Allende, Esquivel, Márquez)
In this fantastic Latin Folktales and Magical Realism unit, you will study characteristics of Latin folktales, analyze Latin cautionary folktales (El Silbón, El Sombrerón, La Llorona, La Siguanaba) and Latin animal folktales (Boitatá, El Cóndor y El Colibri, El Zorro, Jukumari), then explore genre elements of Magical Realism, and identify elements of Latin folktales and Magical Realism in A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Gabriel García Márquez, short story), Like Water for Chocolate (Laura Es
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
The Pit and the Pendulum - Text Based Evidence, Text Analysis Essay Writing Unit
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this
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9th - 12th
Creative Writing Prompts: Sparking Imagination, Enhancing Skills
Elevate your high school students' writing abilities with our dynamic collection of creative writing prompts! Designed for college-bound students and aspiring professionals alike, these weekly prompts offer a stimulating 15-minute exercise to ignite creativity and hone essential writing skills.Whether your students are destined for university or entering the workforce, our prompts provide invaluable opportunities to develop higher-level writing proficiency. Each prompt explores a variety of subj
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Click-Clack the Rattlebag - Text Based Evidence Text Analysis Essay Writing Unit
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" by Neil Gaiman has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this re
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9th - 12th
"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and develop close reading analysis skills with this close reading activity to complement H.P. Lovecraft's short story "The Outsider." With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1100-1200, "The Outsider" is an appropriate addition to a Halloween-themed short story unit for grades 9 through 12. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering automated student feedback and
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8th - 12th
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Freshman, Sophomore English: An Entire Semester, Google Slides, Digital Content
Perfect for distance learning or instruction within the classroom. A semester of engaging content designed for FRESHMAN or SOPHOMORE classes at a huge, bundled, discount price! Included in your purchase are 40 PowerPoint presentations and over 1,000 slides. A bonus presentation is included that contains over 100 slides of free content. These presentations are organized for you in a fashion where your ENTIRE SEMESTER will be set. This curriculum can essentially be paperless, but you also ha
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6th - 10th
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"Rumpelstiltskin" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "Rumpelstiltskin," a classic Grimm's fairy tale. 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 available.)By engaging with this c
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6th - 12th
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Death by Scrabble by Charlie Fish - Text Based Evidence, Text Analysis Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Death by Scrabble" by Charlie Fish has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource:
Grades:
9th - 12th
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