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Free high school short stories guided reading books
ESL / ELL Short Reading + Task Cards | Level: Beginner Newcomer
This English Language Learner reading comprehension short story is perfect for ESL / ELL / ESOL learners in all classrooms. This comprehensible input story features early, common English words: this is, animal, person, is called, there is, says, is not, and I am alongside many cognates. This story is accompanied by 6 task / question cards for reading comprehension practice. Task cards include: multiple choice, matching, cognate recognition, drawing, & meaning association. This short story is
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: ESL / ELL Short Reading + Boom Cards Bundle | Level: Beginner Newcomer
The Most Dangerous Game - Full Annotated Text
This is an annotated full text of Richard Connell's short story, "The Most Dangerous Game."
It contains the full text of the short story, challenging vocabulary (in bold), inference and discussion questions, and 24 short reference annotations
It is intended to be used with my additional story resources; however, it can be used as a standalone story.
NOTE: The short story is in the public domain.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Free Story Plot Chart Diagram Template With Example
Detailed plot chart (or plot line) template for students to label for any story. Also includes an example for the story The Most Dangerous Game (with teacher's answer key).
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Magic Tree House #29 Christmas in Camelot - A Merlin Mission - Worksheets
Worksheets for Magic Tree House book 29 Christmas in Camelot. NO Prep Needed!(Please leave a review after using this packet with your students, it really helps out so much! Thanks and best wishes in all your educational pursuits!)This packet is roughly divided into three main categories, Vocabulary, Comprehension and Activities. The VOCABULARY section contains worksheets for drilling new words through repetitive use. Examples include pages for 1.) introducing new vocabulary words with kid-fr
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Grades:
1st - 9th
Ned the Ghastly Ghoul: Decodable Text Silent Letters: kn, gn, wr, gh, gu, -mb
This short story is a decodable text featuring the silent letter patterns: gh, gu, kn, gn, wr, and -mb. The story also used advanced vocabulary in repeated context for practice with deeper text while still using the decodable skills.
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Grades:
1st - 12th
The Lady or the Tiger Reading Guide and Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, “The Lady or the Tiger” by Frank Stockton. The Reading Guide provides the students with a close read of the text with dependent questions that help target the Common core State Standards for Literature. This guide helps students with comprehension to help determine what the author is saying? The student reading guide is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Other resources are also available f
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Grades:
9th - 12th
The Fanciest Lady (change the y to an i)
This short story is a decodable text featuring words that end in y where suffixes have been attached so students can see examples of the rules for changing the y to an i when y follows a consonant and the suffix begins with a vowel (excluding -ing). It also is geared toward older learners and uses higher level vocabulary.
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Grades:
4th - 12th
A Rose for Emily
A packet to accompany the short story, "A Rose for Emily". Includes a pre-writing activity, vocabulary, comprehension questions, summarizing, and themes
Grades:
7th - 12th
Analyzing a Short Story Bookmark - FREE Printable!
This bookmark includes reminders of basic story elements to assist students in analyzing or discussing story elements.
Download this free file and print it for your students to use on a daily basis!
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Free High-Interest Short Story: Accused
Accused: Someone gave birth to a baby in the teachers' restroom. Now the entire school is on lockdown as one student is falsely accused and the real mother hopes to escape notice amidst the chaos. This free download from the Breaking Point Kit includes a vocabulary guide, discussion questions, and sample multiple choice questions with answers.
Download the unabridged audio version and
preview trailer online!
Copyright granted for classroom use.
Not for resale or for-profit use.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Reading Guide for Story Sexy by Jhumpa Lahiri
The file includes a reading guide to deeply analyze the short story Sexy by Jhumpa Lahiri, which belongs to the collection Interpreter of Maladies.Then there's a glossary and some further information that can be useful when reading the story.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Masque of the Red Death abridged version
Classic Poe story simplified for struggling readers. I have used this with high school and middle school students who read about a fourth grade reading level. Poe's stories are in the public domain.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Blossoming Beyond Bullies: Overcoming Bullying: Lily's Journey of Courage
Lily, a vibrant young artist with a heart full of sunshine, faces the darkness of bullying. Taunts and mockery dim her light, threatening to crush her love for painting and her unique spirit. But when a kind bookstore owner rekindles her courage, Lily discovers a strength she never knew she possessed. Armed with newfound confidence, she confronts the bullies, leading to a surprising turn of events. With resilience and unwavering kindness, Lily not only overcomes the bullies but inspires others t
Grades:
1st - 12th
The Spider and the Tiger: Decodable Text R-Controlled Syllables
This short story is a decodable text featuring R-Controlled syllables and multiple basic spellings of R-Controlled Vowels The text was designed to engage older students so that they can read a decodable text without needing to read a "baby" story.
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Grades:
4th - 12th
When Schwa Came to Town: Decodable Text Schwa Sounds
This short story is a decodable text featuring the schwa sound and spellings. The chapters begin with easier schwas to read and spell and progress. Each chapter also explains what each new schwa concept is, how to detect it, and where it came from (this part is made up for fun). Chapter 1 focuses on the beginning a schwa like above, Chapter 2 introduces other vowels making the schwa in other parts of words, and chapter 3 focuses on the o schwa and when it is most commonly a schwa instead of s
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Decodables for Older Students
"To Build a Fire" literary analysis packet
What is included: 9 page packet for supplemental use when teaching the short story "To Build a Fire." I used this with my students when I taught 8th grade. Page 1 & 2: Comparing "To Build a Fire" with the short story "The Law of Life."Page 3: Pre-reading activityPages 4-8: During the story activities including: vocabulary, reading strategies, foreshadowing lesson and practice page.Page 9: During/after reading characterization analysisI have included both a PDF version and a word doc version
Grades:
6th - 9th
Beginner ELL/ESL Reading Text - Shopping Topic (FREE!)
Chen and Lin Buy a Microwave Level 1 (FREE)!This resource includes:Short story for beginner ESL adolescent and adults (16 pages)GET THE FREE SUPPORTING WORKSHEETS HERE.Story BlurbChen and Lin Buy a Microwave is a short story about a couple who buy a microwave for their new home. When they bring the microwave home, there is a problem with it. This story introduces students to the process of returning a faulty product, and encourages them to ask for help when buying new and expensive products. For
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Lamb to the Slaughter Reading Guide
This slide show includes the story and reading questions. Students will practice inferencing skills by making predictions, discuss irony, practice context clues, and test their comprehension.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Pre-Intermediate ELL/ESL Reading Text - Shopping Topic FREE!
Chen and Lin Buy a Microwave Level 3 (FREE!)This resource includes:Short story for pre-intermediate ESL adolescent and adults (28 pages)GET THE FREE SUPPORTING WORKSHEETS HERE.Story BlurbChen and Lin Buy a Microwave is a short story about a couple who buy a microwave for their new home. When they bring the microwave home, there is a problem with it. This story introduces students to the process of returning a faulty product, and encourages them to ask for help when buying new and expensive produ
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Pre-Beginner ELL/ESL Reading Text - Shopping Topic FREE!
Chen and Lin Buy a Microwave Pre-Level 1 (FREE!)This resource includes:Short story for pre-beginner ESL adolescent and adults (16 pages)GET THE FREE SUPPORTING WORKSHEETS HERE. Story Blurb Chen and Lin Buy a Microwave is a short story about a couple who buy a microwave for their new home. When they bring the microwave home, there is a problem with it. This story introduces students to the process of returning a faulty product, and encourages them to ask for help when buying new and expensive pro
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Post-Beginner ELL/ESL Reading Text - Shopping Topic FREE!
Chen and Lin Buy a Microwave Level 2 (FREE!)This resource includes:Short story for post-beginner ESL adolescent and adults (16 pages)GET THE FREE SUPPORTING WORKSHEETS HERE.Story BlurbChen and Lin Buy a Microwave is a short story about a couple who buy a microwave for their new home. When they bring the microwave home, there is a problem with it. This story introduces students to the process of returning a faulty product, and encourages them to ask for help when buying new and expensive products
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Intermediate ESL/ELL Reading Text - Shopping Topic FREE!
Chen and Lin Buy a Microwave Level 4 (FREE!)This resource includes:Short story for intermediate ESL adolescent and adults (28 pages)GET THE FREE SUPPORTING WORKSHEETS HERE.Story BlurbChen and Lin Buy a Microwave is a short story about a couple who buy a microwave for their new home. When they bring the microwave home, there is a problem with it. This story introduces students to the process of returning a faulty product, and encourages them to ask for help when buying new and expensive products.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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My First Travel Book - Africa's Big Five Wild Animals
Are you ready to take to the skies? Children come join us this time on a wild adventure with Captain Frankie on Angelic Airlines as we travel across the world to learn about, visit and see Africa's Big "5" Wildlife Animals. Captain Frankie is waiting for you to book your ticket, safely stow your bags, and open your eyes to these amazing animals in the savannahs of Africa. Most of these beautiful animals are about to become Extinct. We have to save our Wildlife animals, this earth belongs to them
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Good Night Stories For Rebel Boys: Inspiring Stories About Courage
Good Night Stories About self-confidence:Discover the magic within you as you embark on an enchanting journey through the pages of this captivating book.Unleash your inner light, which not only illuminates your path but also illuminates the life around you. Embrace the unknown, because through it we learn and grow. With every turn of the page, you'll find a treasure trove of wisdom, empowering you to build unshakable self-esteem, cultivate resilience, and embrace self-love.This delightful book o
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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