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Higher education short stories resources for Easel
Stephen King's Quitters Inc. (Night Shift) Short Story Materials
"Quitter's Inc." Short Story Literature Guide
This file contains vocabulary, anticipatory questions, comprehension questions, post questions, figurative language activity, and extended activities (research projects and collaborative activities). It also contains the story.
Quitters Inc. by Stephen King is a story about a man who decides to quit smoking after a friend recommends Quitters Inc. to help him. But he doesn't realize at the time how costly the consequences may be if he cheats.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
The Lottery Quiz Test Assessment Short Story Distance Learning
Digital activity!This comprehensive quiz is a great way to wrap up Shirley Jackson's Gothic short story, The Lottery. There are 12 multiple choice questions and 4 true/false questions. You can easily use this with scan-trons, have students write directly on it, or project it. There are additional short story tests available in my shop as well:- A Sound of Thunder- Barn Burning- The Monkey's Paw- The Lord of the FliesCheck out this Test Bundle - The discount gets you one test free!Check out The
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Monkey's Paw Simplified Halloween Story - TPT Digital and Google Classroom
An adapted text version of the Halloween classic story to assign on TPT Digital, through Google Classroom.Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your class but knew your students would be put off by the language? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to less advanced readers, special education classrooms and intermediate ESL and EFL students. It also makes a fine story for the regular ELA classroom.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thin
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!
Good Country People, Flannery O'Connor
GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE: This comprehensive teacher packet includes everything you and your class will need to understand the short story by Flannery O'Connor: In-depth character analysis, exploration of major themes, important quotation guide, note-taking opportunities, allusions handout, final test, complete answer keys, and short bio sheet.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Fall of the House of Usher Poe Short Story Test Quiz
No Prep!Print and go! This comprehensive quiz is a great way to wrap up Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic short story, The Fall of the House of Usher. There are 16 multiple-choice questions. Watch the trailer here:"The Fall of the House of Usher" TrailerThere are additional short story tests available in my shop as well:- A Sound of Thunder- Barn Burning- The Monkey's Paw- The Lord of the Flies- The LotteryInterested in learning more about Whole Mindset? We offer coaching, courses, and more! Just visit
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Modern Authors Research Project - American Literature
This is an individual student project assignment for use during the "Modern American Authors" unit. Students are asked to analyze the style and impact of authors from a variety of themes. This can be easily modified to fit your demands or student needs! Includes authors such as Willa Cather, Thomas Wolfe, Robert Frost, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, Eudora Welty, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Elliot, Flannery O'Connor, Edgar Lee Masters, Katherine Anne Porter, William Faulkner, Gwendolyn Brook
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Narrative Writing Point of View - Definition Sheet & Comprehension Activities
Enhance your students' narrative writing skills with our comprehensive Narrative Writing Point of View resource. This invaluable pack includes a detailed definition reference sheet, engaging comprehension activities, and thought-provoking writing prompts, all designed to deepen understanding and mastery of narrative point of view (POV).Narrative Writing Point of View - Definition Sheet & Comprehension ActivitiesBrief Overview:Narrative Writing Point of View Resource PackDefinition Reference
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Distance Learning There Will Come Soft Rains Ray Bradbury Test Quiz No Prep
Print and go! This comprehensive test or quiz is a great way to wrap up Ray Bradbury's dystopian short story, There Will Come Soft Rains. There are 8 multiple choice questions and 4 essay or short answer questions. You can easily use this with scan-trons, have students write directly on it, or project it. There are additional short story tests available in my shop as well:- A Sound of Thunder- Barn Burning- The Monkey's Paw- The Lord of the FliesIf you love it, please leave an honest review. Tha
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Beginner ESL Fiction. A New Student. Using Vocabulary from The OPD.
Beginner English language learners are crying out for stimulating texts to develop their reading and language skills. These texts are hard to find. This story is part of a collection of high interest material specifically designed by an experienced ESL teacher for ENL, ESL, ELL students. It is short (150 words), yet contains meaningful content and exciting activities that are sure to provoke discussion. It can be used to teach ELA concepts.Each story and nonfiction article in the series uses voc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: First Weeks In the ENL ESL TESOL Classroom. BEGINNER LEVEL
The Race - ESL Beginner Fiction - Newcomer Level - Vocab. Grammar. Literature.
An exciting story available at two levels: this one (for newcomers ELLs) that is just the right length for their fledgling English skills and one for beginners to intermediate which is more of a challenge. Perfect for tiered instruction. This is the NEWCOMER edition. If you need to teach multiple levels, check out the bundle of two levels.The two texts are the same story, but the higher level contains more details and a greater language challenge, meaning you can differentiate in your classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Distance Learning A Sound of Thunder No Prep Quiz Test Essay Questions Bradbury
Print and go! This comprehensive test or quiz is a great way to wrap up Ray Bradbury's dystopian short story, A Sound of Thunder. There are 8 multiple choice questions and 6 essay or short answer questions. You can easily use this with scan-trons, have students write directly on it, or project it. If you love it, please leave an honest review. Thanks so much!!!- Dru
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Distance Learning Short Story The Monkey's Paw Close Reading Writing Research
The short story, The Monkey's Paw, is a great story to introduce students to the horror genre. There is an annotated text included via a Google Slides link to encourage students to practice note taking and identifying areas they might be confused.This lesson includes working with:- Literary Devices- Vocabulary- Inferences- Theme- Plot- CharactersThis lesson includes : (with rubrics)- Argument Writing- Creative Writing- Inquiry-based Research Writing ProjectCheck out these other close reads avail
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Monkey's Paw Short Story Close Reading Test Bundle Distance Learning
Capybara Reading Comprehension
The Capybara reading passage provides a brief but informative description of the largest rodent in the world, including its size, diet, natural habitat, and predators. The comprehension questions that follow test readers' understanding of the material covered in the text. Overall, the passage offers an opportunity to learn about this unique and fascinating animal.You might also like:Dog Symmetry Drawing ActivityDinosaurs Count and Trace numbers 1-10Drawing Faces by Reading Comprehension - Readin
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3rd - 8th, Higher Education
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The Clue. Video Lesson. Self Worth. Discovery. Map. Story. ELA. ESL. EFL.
A lesson about self-discovery and self-worth.Students watch an award-winning short film about a woman following clues to find a treasure. Students fill in the worksheet with the clues the woman finds. Stop before the end and ask students to predict what the treasure might be! After, discuss the moral of the film and then get students to write/draw in on the poster template - all the things that make THEM a treasure. Makes for a great lesson! ESL, EFL, ESOL, watching, worksheets, graphic organiz
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Christmas/Winter Story Starters (Creative Writing Prompts) (Distance Learning)
**NOW HAS A DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION THROUGH TPT DIGITAL ACTIVITIES!These story starters are designed to use for your middle or high school English and/or Creative Writing classes! Use them as a story prompt for students for independent writing time, or have students get into groups and pass around the stories, each adding only a few lines to the story at a time. These are great for sub days, too! Just print and go! So easy, so fun!This set of prompts has a winter/Christmas theme and is perfect
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Monkey's Paw Test Assessment Quiz Distance Learning Short Story
This comprehensive, 16 question quiz is ready to go and designed to be used with scantrons or delivered remotely. There are four true/false questions and the rest are multiple choice. Check out the lesson that goes with this test: The Monkey's Paw Lesson There are additional short story tests available in my shop as well:- A Sound of Thunder- There Will Come Soft Rains- Barn Burning- Lord of the FliesFollow me on Instagram @TheSavageMug
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Modest Proposal (1729) by Jonathan Swift | Satire | Literary Analysis & Guide
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Jonathan Swift's famous short story, A Modest Proposal Engage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore rising action, climax, symbolism, irony, and foreshadowingAnalyze specific word choice and discuss how it contributes to the tone and meaning of the storyInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyDebate the appr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Devil and Tom Walker Test Short Story Assessment Digital Activity
Digital Activity!This comprehensive quiz is a great way to wrap up Washington Irving's Gothic short story, The Devil and Tom Walker. There are 12 multiple choice questions and 4 true/false questions. You can easily use this with scan-trons, have students write directly on it, or project it. There are additional short story tests available in my shop as well:- A Sound of Thunder- Barn Burning- The Monkey's Paw- The Lord of the Flies- The LotteryCheck out this Test Bundle - The discount gets y
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The School. Donald Barthelme Short Story with Video
The School is a classic story and video and perfect for any time and most ages of students. It deals with the questions we all have inside us about the meaning of life. *** Now you can also assign and students can complete fully online!1. Fill out the vocabulary sheet before watching or after watching.2. Read with the pdf of the story or by watching the video. ESL, EFL students can use the transcript with the video audio.3. Go over the comprehension questions with students and complete. 4. Dis
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stories That Matter: A Listening Coursebook
A full coursebook of 16 lessons (see the bonus lesson provided as a sample). Preview the full book here (read only).These lessons use the authentic audio of Storycorps - beautiful stories based on the lives and voices of real people. View a sample video/audio (included in the free lesson attached here) - on the YouTube playlist of videos in the coursebook. The listening lessons are fully described and answer key is included. The videos are excellent for intermediate to advanced learners or even
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Race. ESL Fiction - Intermediate Version - Vocab. Grammar. Literature.
An exciting story at two levels: one for newcomers ELLs that is just the right length for their fledgling English skills and one for beginners to intermediate which is more of a challenge. Perfect for tiered instruction. This is the INTERMEDIATE level only. The story is also available bundled with the lower level text.The two texts are the same story, but the higher level contains more details and a greater language challenge, meaning you can differentiate in your classroom. The higher level tex
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Listen Up - Audio stories for ESL / EFL learners. Listening. Story.
20 stories with audio. Simple and easy to use. Download the audio for offline use. Students read the story and track vocabulary they know and don't know (tracking sheet provided). Then, listen for overall meaning, gist and answer the story question. Answer provided for each story. View the sample preview - one story lesson. See our full ebook Get Speaking flashcard prompts and discussion starters. ***************************************************************************** ESL, EFL, ESOL, e
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Sniper Literary Essay (Liam O'Flaherty)
Choice of five literary essays with rubric for use with the story “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty. Students will examine the story for specific examples and provide analysis in response to the questions. Includes planning worksheet. Student printable includes the essay topics and the rubric. Easy and ready to go. Planning Worksheet useful for prewriting and has student brainstorm extra support for their essay. This essay will generally be short, given the length of the story. It works wel
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Sniper Activity Bundle (Liam O'Flaherty) - PDF
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