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Short stories Common Core L.7.1 assessments
HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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Mississippi Solo by Eddy Harris HMH 7 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit covering an excerpt from Mississippis Solo by Eddy Harris. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 7. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent short story unit. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue vocabulary, point of view comprehension and short response questions, figurative language review, theme, and verb te
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
"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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Tell-Tale Heart Resources
This product contains several resources to supplement "The Tell-Tale Heart." These resources include: graphic organizers designed to help students navigate the reading and complete an initial analysis of the text; in-context vocabulary, grammar, and writing activities; two different post-reading activities designed to get students thinking and writing creatively; and two versions of a quiz designed to assess students' understanding of the text as well as their ability to analyze vocabulary in-co
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Grades:
6th - 8th
7th Grade Common Core Narrative Rubrics - Editable in Multiple Formats!
This product has EVERYTHING you need! There are four versions of a narrative rubric that are COMPLETELY EDITABLE to customize to your specific assignment but are also flexible enough to be used as-is for just about any final narrative assignment. One format even comes with a Google Classroom version for assessing digital work!The rubrics are all based on Common Core Standards for Narrative Writing in 7th grade, so you can be sure you're centering your assessment around the core objectives. Yo
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7th
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"Snow White and Rose Red" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
Help 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 the fairy tale "Snow White and Rose Red" by the Brothers Grimm. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)By completing th
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Creating a Short Story
Students will be going through the writing process to create a short story. They will include the elements of a short story such as character, conflict, and setting. They must include at least one dialogue or conversation between two characters.
Graphic organizers and rubric included.
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Tell-Tale Heart Complete Study Unit Activities and Assessments
This resource is a complete unit for the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. This resource includes the full text, as well as additional classroom teaching supports, in addition to numerous activities to support student literacy skills. Unit Focus:Making predictions, Close Reading, Tone, Story Plot, Point of View, Inferring, Symbolism Unit Includes: •Teacher Guide•Unit Title Page Poster•Thinking about the big ideas•About the Author•Pre-Reading Predicting Activities•Printable Di
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6th - 9th
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"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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle of Printables - Vol. 1
"Snow White and Rose Red" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet
Help 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 the fairy tale "Snow White and Rose Red" by the Brothers Grimm. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this close reading activity,
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "Snow White and Rose Red" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games Bundle
"The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading 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 the classic Grimm's fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princess," a story in which a wounded soldier is given useful information that transforms his fate. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive opti
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle of Printables - Vol. 1
"The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats" Close Reading Worksheet (Google Drive)
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 Seven Young Goats" 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. Materi
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats" Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Google)
iMovie Graphic Organizer
For the past couple of years I have used the iMovie program for students to create a movie trailer, based on what we have read. One year I focused on narrative poetry, another year I used short stories. This makes for a great summative assessment & has worked with for cooperative learning.
This graphic organizer is key as a way for students to brainstorm images that they need to find, in order to convey what the literature is about.
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6th - 8th
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"Cat and Mouse in Partnership" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading for 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 the Grimm's fairy tale "Cat and Mouse in Partnership," a cautionary narrative about the incompatibility of characters. The brevity of the text helps to fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule, while the supporting activity upholds rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the short story are included.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "Cat and Mouse in Partnership" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading
Pick-a-Prompt (fully editable file)
This resource contains three creative writing prompts—fantasy, dystopian, and horror—with space for the students to brainstorm and write their stories. The students can choose which prompt to write a story about, and the ones they do not choose the first time can be assigned at another time.I have included a rubric, should the teacher choose to use it. The assignment is for the students to write 3-5 coherent paragraphs based on the prompt they have chosen. The rubrics are fairly general and You
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6th - 10th
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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
Grades:
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading (Google)
"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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Word Document Bundle - Vol. 2
"The Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading for Google Drive
Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers; even middle and high school students may use Grimms' fairy tales as tools for extending beyond reading comprehension and practicing close reading analysis skills. "The Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm is a representative short story that promotes active engagement with fiction, particularly with respect to struggling and reluctant readers. English Language Arts teachers may assign this set of rigorous questions to complement the story a
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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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading
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 Seven Young Goats" 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. Materi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats" Quiz and Close Reading Worksheet Bundle
"The Godfather" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Google)
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and develop critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering the classic Grimm's fairy Tale "The Godfather," which centers on the theme of being wary of dangerous people and situations. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable opt
Grades:
7th - 12th
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"The Godfather" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Questions
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and develop critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering the classic Grimm's fairy Tale "The Godfather," which centers on the theme of being wary of dangerous people and situations. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) By completing this close re
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle of Printables - Vol. 1
"Cat and Mouse in Partnership" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Questions
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 the Grimm's fairy tale "Cat and Mouse in Partnership," a cautionary narrative about the incompatibility of characters. The brevity of the text helps to fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule, while the supporting activity upholds rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the short story are included. M
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â "Cat and Mouse in Partnership" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Close Reading
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