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11th grade short stories Common Core RL.8.7 resources
Harrison Bergeron, Literary Analysis + Video, Kurt Vonnegut, PDF & Google Drive
Use this compelling two-day (or possibly three-day, depending on your pacing) lesson on Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s chilling futuristic short story, “Harrison Bergeron,” as a stand-alone lesson, as part of any short story unit, or as a supplement to any larger dystopian novel study, such as Brave New World, The Giver, or The Hunger Games.Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s story presents a chilling vision of a future where everyone has the exact same level of intelligence, talent, and beauty. Shouldn’t we want to level
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8th - 11th
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Rules of the Game, Amy Tan Short Story from Joy Luck Club, PDF & Google Drive
Use the short story, “The Rules of the Game” (a short piece from Amy Tan’s novel, The Joy Luck Club), to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a 7-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course) and a creative writing assignment with specific literary techniques for the students to include in their own work of fiction. All student handouts are included in both PDF and Google Drive formats.This lesson is best for advanced mi
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8th - 11th
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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
A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities
This "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote short story unit is the perfect resource to teach and use with your middle and high school students leading up to the Christmas/Holiday break. Capote's classic touches upon the themes of "friendship" and "innocence" connect perfectly to the ideas centered around the holiday season.Engage your students seamlessly with thoughtful pre-reading discussions and activities, as well as interactive post-reading activities, and discussion prompts. Assess thei
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7th - 12th
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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
Scripts: Mark Twain reader's theater (2) & lesson plans
Two of Mark Twain’s humorous short stories are presented in reader’s theater format: The Million Pound Note and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. Also included are lesson plans with NCTE and Virginia standards, review games, a How and Why of Reader’s Theater and a How to Use the Jigsaw Method. (ZIP file with PDF’s)Recall and higher level thinking questions plus a variety of formal assessments make the lessons easy to tier. Makes an excellent pre-reading activity not only to prov
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: American Literature
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
The Veldt - Ray Bradbury - 6 Day Lesson Plan
Step into the chilling dystopian world of 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury, where advanced technology takes a sinister turn. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking journey into the future.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Analysis Questions- HappyLife Home Worksheet- Written Response Questions with Rubric- Text Vs Movie Worksheet- Extension Activities- Online Jeopardy Game- Answer to All of the Above
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6th - 12th
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Rip Van Winkle script and more
Compare and contrast the original Rip Van Winkle with this reader’s theater version for 13 characters and a choral reading poem. Reader’s theater can build fluency and comprehension whether it is used as a pre-reading introduction or an option for readers who might struggle with the original text. It gives an authentic reason to read and reread.Also included are 14 discussion starters, journaling prompts and assignments as well as directions for how to do choral readings and reader’s theater a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: American Literature
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" Film Adaptation Guide
This resource is intended to accompany Annette Jung’s animated version and the 1941 short film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart". This story is always one of the most memorable throughout the year!
In my 8th grade class, students would answer these questions individually to prepare for a Socratic Seminar or “Table Talk” discussion during the following class session within a Horror Unit that focuses on theme, imagery, suspense, and irony in multiple horror stories throughout
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7th - 12th
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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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Collision Course readers theater script, rubric, prompts, projects
Collision Course (based on The Signal Control by Wadsworth Camp) adapted to play format by Kathy Applebee is an 11 page, 3 scene script for 1 female, 3 males, 3 either. Script can be used as a reader’s theater or performance piece. Run Time: 20-22 minutes. Can be done using the Jigsaw method in class. It is an ideal piece to teach conflict in literature since several types appear in the plot. The 14 pages of projects and prompts provide opportunities for the teacher to choose, the students to
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Short Story Unit Lesson and Activities
This engaging, zero-prep short story unit centered around the twisted and dark "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl is sure to be a hit with your middle school and/or high school classes. Engage your students seamlessly with high-interest pre-reading discussions and activities, as well as interactive post-reading activities, and discussion prompts. Assess their inferencing, and analysis skills surrounding characterization, plot, character change, irony, using text evidence.⬆️ Check out the PRE
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Spooky Short Story Unit Suspenseful Short Story Resources
The Yellow Wallpaper One Pager Project
Have your students share their unique understanding of the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, by imaginatively blending their written ideas with colorful images, based on information from the text.With this one-pager reading comprehension project, students will analyze the literature in a new and interesting way! Students' artwork make great classroom displays and bulletin boards!Included in this purchase is:Student DirectionsHolistic RubricExample Project10 Blank Te
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: The Yellow Wallpaper Unit Bundle
2BR02B - KURT VONNEGUT - 6 DAY SHORT STORY LESSON PLAN
Kurt Vonnegut's chilling dystopian short story, 2BR02B, explores the dark consequences of a world without aging. This comprehensive lesson plan will engage students in the topic while covering an array of vital ELA skills.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Quote Analysis Worksheet- Symbolism Analysis Worksheet- Written Response Question with Rubric- Text vs Movie Comparison
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Bundle - Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, 2BR02B
Elizabeth Nesbit's The Ebony Frame reader's theater script, project and prompts
The Ebony Frame by Edith Nesbit adapted to play form by Kathy Applebee is a 10 page, 7 scene script for 4 females, 3 males, and as many extras as desired can be used as a reader’s theater or performance piece. When a man inherits a mansion, he is strangely drawn to a portrait of a woman. Who is she? What does she want?The 12 pages of projects and prompts provide opportunities for the teacher to choose, the students to interact with the text and work on various projects, writing and discussion
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7th - 11th
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EPICAC - KURT VONNEGUT - 5 DAY SHORT STORY LESSON PLAN
Engage students in a thought-provoking exploration of love, technology, and human emotions through Kurt Vonnegut's short story, EPICAC. With recent advancements in AI, the story has never been so relevant and relatable.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Written Response Question with Rubric- Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet- Human Relationships with AI Reading- Real-World
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6th - 12th
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Hawthorne's Dr. Heidegger's Experiment script, projects and prompts
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne adapted to play format by Kathy Applebee This royalty free, 10 page, 2 scene script for 5 male, 1 female characters, has a run time of approximately 18-20 minutes with rehearsal. Professor This one act play centers on the question: if elderly, infirm folks were restored to their youth, would they be wiser or repeat the follies of their youth? Readers’ theater is a great way to explore literature, expand vocabulary, improve fluency and comprehens
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8th - 12th
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
Suspense Unit: "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Monkey's Paw," and ""The Landlady"
This complete Literary Element Analysis unit uses, "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Monkey's Paw," by W. W. Jacobs, and "The Landlady," by Roald Dahl to analyze point of view, setting and foreshadowing literary devices used to create an effective suspense story. This unit includes a Formative 5 paragraph essay assessment using the collected evidence of each literary device and offers 4 possible analysis prompts that accompany the unit work and evidence collected. Students "investi
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6th - 12th
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The Tell Tale Heart Digital Notebook and Printable
This digital notebook is full of interactive elements, including its very own beating heart!Inside you will find Poe's full short story paired with a dramatic reading to engage your students. They will make their way through the story while having the option to digitally annotate it with the Google/PowerPoint highlight tool. On each slide are comprehension and analysis questions that you can change if you want to fit your students. To finish off the lesson there is an animated version of the sto
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8th - 12th
The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall script, prompts, projects, rubric
Royalty free, 9 page reader’s theater script of The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall divide into 16 scenes (plus directions for teaching with the jigsaw method). Can the heir of a haunted house break a century old curse or will he succumb to the ghost's watery visits? More comedy than horror, this ghost story highlights how ingenuity and out of the box thinking solves problems.Roles for 4 male, 3 female, 1 either and as many extras as desired to round out the final scene. Stage directions are also
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