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High school short stories assessments under $5
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" 15-Question Multiple Choice Quiz
The following document contains two quizzes on Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery." The first quiz is a revised quiz with higher critical thinking questions than the low comprehension questions in the second quiz. Feel free to use either or to pick and choose which questions to offer your students. The first quiz assesses a student's analysis of character name inferences, conflict, foreshadowing, indirect characterization, inferences, irony, plot (especially the implied resolution), sett
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6th - 12th
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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe Abridged - Print & Digital
Looking for an abridged version of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that has all the meat of the story without the repetitive and wordy parts? This resource helps struggling readers grasp the story with a much easier-to-understand version about half the size of the original. Plus, it is print and digital!What's included . . .►Lesson instructions that include a bell ringer and link to a video trailer to spark students' interest in the story►Clean copy of abridged version of "Th
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7th - 12th
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Creative Writing Project: Rewrite a Fairy Tale | Editable, Printable, & Digital
Have students rewrite a fairy tale in this imaginative, fun, and scaffolded project for creative writing students! Teach point-of-view and other story elements without spending days helping students get over their writer's blocks with this Rewrite a Fairy Tale Project.For this fairy tale rewrite project, students will learn about point-of-view before applying a new one to a well-known children's story by rewriting a tale from the villain's perspective. Using the included slideshow, teachers will
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9th - 12th
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The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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To Build a Fire by Jack London Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Jack London's story, "To Build a Fire" in chronological order. Students have to find the answers as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehen
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8th - 11th
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Rogue Wave Short Story Unit Aligned with HMH 7 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Rogue Wave by Theodore Taylor. 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, tone, author’s purpose, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue, comprehension, short answer response questions, foreshadowing, theme, and point of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
The Cask of Amontillado Scavenger Hunt & KEY (30 Questions)
This is a 30 question open book scavenger hunt where students must search the story to find specific details. This works very well as an in-class partner assignment or for homework. As a guided reading of the story, it is a good pre-disscussion activity, and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is p
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8th - 12th
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The Landlady by Roald Dahl Common Core Test/Quiz Assessment
-Higher level thinking questions use common core stems and are aligned to standards.-Editable word document-20 questions with answer keyThe following standards are assessed:RL8.1RL8.2RL8.3RL8.4RL8.61. RL 8.2 – conflict2. RL 8.1 – inferences3. RL 8.6 - foreshadowing 4. RL 8.1 – inference5. RL 8.6 – irony6. RL 8.4 – foreshadowing7. RL 8.2 – characterization / recall8. RL 8.6 – suspense9. RL 8.1 – predictions/inferences10. RL 8.1 – inference11. RL 8.3 – foreshadowing12. RL 8.1, RL 8.3 – inference1
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7th - 11th
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A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Speed Dating Discussion for Text Analysis
"Speed Dating" is a fun alternative to a traditional class discussion. Students have a set amount of time to discuss a question with their partner, then quickly move onto the next partner and question. This product includes directions and 12 "big idea" discussion questions for Ray Bradbury's short story "A Sound of Thunder". I have also included a reflection question as a ticket out the door for after the activity. I invite you to check out my mystery escape room for this text, too! A Sound o
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7th - 10th
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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Multiple Choice Quiz & KEY
This 4 page, 50 question objective quiz on Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter" is scantron-ready and has 2 parts. Part 1 has 40 multiple choice questions on plot and comprehension. Part 2 has 10 matching questions on figurative language. A separate KEY is provided with the answers bold-faced. (8 pages total)
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7th - 11th
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"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz for Google Drive
For many high school readers, horror and supernatural fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe features elements consistent with both genres: a Gothic mansion, psychological deterioration, heightened emotions, grim imagery, and more. This self-grading quiz covering "The Fall of the House of Usher" helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing
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9th - 12th
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This two page, 50 question, open book scavenger hunt follows the story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story. This activity forces students to search for details as they skim through the text. It works well as either a silent, individual directed reading or as a quiet partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for
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7th - 10th
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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Hands-on Activity with Rubric
Need a fresh, super engaging activity to assess the students' understanding of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? You have found it! Get students thinking, analyzing, inferring, and creating with this fun, hands-on hidden door task! Students are amazed by the hidden compartment and love the design freedom that accompanies this activity. This activity assesses students' knowledge of characterization, irony, point of view, reliable and unreliable narrator as well as reading comprehensio
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8th - 12th
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Marigolds Cite Textual Evidence Task Cards
Eugenia W. Collier's "Marigolds": Task Cards for Citing Textual Evidence
This resource is a set of 20 task cards designed to help students practice citing evidence to support conclusions from the text, based on Eugenia Collier’s short story “Marigolds.” Skills covered in these task cards for “Marigolds” include: inferencing, characterization, theme, plot and setting. This resource also contains the same questions from the task cards formatted as a traditional worksheet, so that teachers can cho
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7th - 10th
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell Quiz and Answer Key (Google Drive)
Eliminate take-home grading, evaluate reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Primary settingRainsford's hobbyAn inciting incidentThe characterization of the antagonistT
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9th - 12th
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Thank You, Ma'am By Langston Hughes Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This 2 page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Langston Hughes' short story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story; they have to skim/search for details. This activity works well as either an individual, silent, directed reading or as a quiet partner, in-class assignment. It starts with a one paragraph background introduction to enhance comprehension. This lesson plan can also be given as a homework sheet or as an open book quiz. This is an ad
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes Multiple Choice Quiz and KEY
This 2 page, 25 question, multiple choice quiz on Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am" is scantron-ready. It tests for detail and comprehension; basically it tests to see if the students read carefully and did they understand the story. A 2 page answer KEY is included that mirrors the quiz. Additionally, both a blank answer sheet for students and filled-in answer KEY for teachers are provided if you don't have scantron. (6 pages in all).
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7th - 9th
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The Monkey's Paw Test Assessment - common core aligned quiz/test +GoogleForm
-answer key included!-Google Form link now included!-19 multiple choice questions-12 vocab questions-common core aligned questions stems-aligned to common core standards with each question associated with a standard-document is editable if you wish to change anything to better suit what you've coveredQuestions cover the following standards:1. RL 8.2 – setting 2. RL 8.4 – mood 3. RL 8.3 – textual evidence / recall4. RL 8.2 – plot recall 5. RL 8.3 – foreshadowing 6. RL 8.1 – inference 7. RL 8.6
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7th - 12th
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Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" 20-Question Multiple Choice Quiz
NOT a low-level quiz with simple comprehension questions like most assessments online, this 2-sided, 20-question multiple choice quiz on Liam O'Flaherty's short story "The Sniper" assesses students' application and analysis of several literary devices and terms used in the short story. Students are assessed on understanding the work's plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), conflict, dynamic characterization, inferences, indirect methods of characterization, moo
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6th - 12th
The Monkey's Paw Short Story Unit
Monkey's Paw Short Story UnitThis zipped folder includes WW Jacob's short story "The Monkey's Paw,' student comprehension questions, pre-reading anticipatory activity, vocabulary exercises, a check quiz, and a follow-up post-reading writing prompt.Also includes full teacher's answer key.Aligned with the Common Core State Standards.Just print and use! So easy and great for when you need a substitute. Unit will take 2-4 days depending on the length of your class periods and whether you assign home
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This is a 28 question, open book scavenger hunt that can be done as an in class assignment, either individually or with a partner, or as homework. It follows the E. A. Poe's famous short story chronologically, and some questions offer explanation or definitions. It serves as a directed reading guide and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves readi
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9th - 12th
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The Tell Tale Heart Quiz Test Prep Edgar Allan Poe Reading Comprehension Pack
Need high-level reading test prep questions for this classic Edgar Allan Poe short story? The Tell-Tale Heart Quiz Pack with a focus on standardized test prep contains 20 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (modeled after various state exams) for the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe!One of the things I struggle with the most is preparing my students for all kinds of exams that they will encounter! This pack with differentiated options makes it SIMPLE & EASY!You can practice with quest
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7th - 10th
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"The Scarlet Ibis" Multiple Choice Exam with Key
This twenty-five question multiple choice and matching exam requires close reading and text-based answers, so I allowed my students to do an open book, timed test; however, it could be given like a traditional exam as well. The page numbers listed with the questions came from our school's 9th grade literature book: The Language of Literature published by McDougal Littell in 2006. The questions are intended to target/assess the following standards:#1-5: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1#6-8: CCSS.ELA-L
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7th - 12th
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Short Story Lesson | The Monkey's Paw
This product is also available in my bundle Short Horror Stories Lesson Collection.This classic tale of horror is fun and engaging any time of year. Thorough analysis of "The Tale of the Monkey's Paw" in this fifteen-page lesson packet for middle and high. Pre-reading activity sheet. Visual dictionary. Sequence organizer. Analysis worksheet - 20+ questions focused on the elements of fiction. Multi-learning styles. Before, during, and after reading reflections can be used for individual assessmen
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Horror Stories Lesson Bundle | ELA
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