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Short stories independent work packets for Microsoft Word
One of These Days - Close Reading & Writing Prompt
One of These Days, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is the true image of a short story. Less than three pages and under 1000 words, yet packed with so much action. As such, it can be devoured in a single class period by any middle school or high school class. I started making this resource with my 8th grade class in mind. For that reason, the marginal questions appear to be more surface level with the focus on imagery and characterization. However, the more I read and annotated myself, the more I real
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Short Story Template - Creative Writing Plan
A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER chart for planning a short story. This is part of the Creative Writing Adaptation Assignment which can be also purchased in a BUNDLE with the Free Verse Poetry Template or can also be used separately. It is a great way to get students to PLAN and to THINK CRITICALLY about the elements of a short story that they should include.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Writing Adaptation Mini-Unit
Phonics story "The Camp at Cliff Hill" for older students (cvc & ff, ll, ss, zz)
The Camp at Cliff Hill is a story about two friends at camp who learn a bit about nature. Written in a dyslexia-friendly font, it's highly controlled, composed of only single closed-syllable words (all 5 short vowels, blends, digraphs, and the double-final consonants ff, ll, ss, zz). 48 irregular sightwords from the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Fry High Frequency Words lists have been included to make for better readability. These may either be pretaught so the entire story may be read entirely independe
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3rd - 6th
Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Short Stories Fluency ESL Practice
Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions English Language Arts Activity Fluency Worksheets Warmup Classroom Literacy SkillsThis 60 page Word document includes 50 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions. This resource is in Word doc format, so you can edit and change anything you see fit. Does not include an answer key.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topi
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
THE MAGIC CHILI POT STORY
All of my stories carry a social/emotional theme. In the Magic Chili Pot, a young man must deal with a very selfish and nosy neighbor who callously steals the only food he and his mother owns. How will Kevin Tweedle deal with the thief?
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2nd - 3rd
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Short Story Genre Overview and Questions
This is an excellent resource to get your students thinking about writing a short story in a particular genre. The basic elements of the genre are listed along with some guiding questions to consider for the writer. Most genres include examples from famous/classic short stories as a reference. Genres include:ComedyGothicFantasyDystopianCautionary TaleFairytaleSci-FiAdventureTragedyOvercoming the MonsterQuestCrime fiction/detective story
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10th - 12th
Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart ~ Close Reading
With so many resources for The Tell-Tale Heart available, what makes this resource perfect? It is a capsule of everything you will need! The goal of this unit is to introduce students to three elements of style that contribute to mood: Word Choice, Structure and Punctuation. Smaller topics include tone and Irony.This Resource Includes:Full Text with Marginal Questions for independent reading22 in text vocabulary wordsCulminating Activities - Movie Poster ProjectCornell Notes sheetEssay Prompt an
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Six Short Stories For Middle School - Full Text included
A Study Guide to "Bayou Folk" by Kate Chopin
A Study Guide to "Bayou Folk" by Kate Chopin aims to support reflective reading, not to replace it. The detailed critical analysis brings together a range of opinions on the text and offers a consistent reading. The text of the collection is not included. It is readily avaliable on the Internet.Includes:1. A detailed introduction to the collection as a whole;2. Each story has explanatory notes, a commentary, and guiding questions. The questions encourage readers to have a deeper understanding o
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9th - 11th, Higher Education
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Write a Story Using the 6 Elements of Plot!
For this assignment, students will write a fictional narrative with characters, settings, and events of their choosing. The narrative will consist of at least 6 paragraphs, one for every element of a standard story plot: Exposition, Inciting Force, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Each plot element will also have a writing focus skill. Focus skills include: sensory details, dialogue, conflict, pacing, character development, & theme.
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5th - 8th
Fifty Three Character and Story Ideas-Creative Writing Booklet
Fifty-Three Character and Story Ideas is a book that will help students become stronger writers. The book is divided into sections for different genres. FantasyHistorical FictionRealistic FictionAnimal FictionGhost and HorrorScience FictionDystopianRomanceEach genre is introduced and explained briefly. Each character and story idea has questions to kickstart your students' imagination and help them develop their writing. By answering each question, they can write longer and with more details. Pl
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
High Interest Reading Bundle - NO PREP!!!
This high interest reading level bundle requires NO PREP and is perfect for busy teachers.Contains five engaging reading passages in multicultural settings. Your students will enjoy reading these teen-based stories set in modern day: Jamaica, New Zealand, Ireland, France, and Japan. Each passage is followed by ten multiple choice reading comprehension questions. Separate answer keys included.Ideal for:ELA Do NowEarly FinishersCenters
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9th - 12th
Indigenous and Canadian Voices: 4 Authors, 1 Full Unit
For those looking for English content that isn't about dead white guys, look no further! This is a unit I designed that is structured around 4 authors:- Margaret Atwood (short story)- Lawrence Hill (short story)- Jeannette Armstrong (poem)- Snotty Nose Rez Kids (song) **contains some explicit content**There are online links to each of the 4 pieces included in the purchase.The unit features 3 discussion questions and an extra credit mini-assignment for each of the pieces. They are all unique, cre
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10th - 12th
"There Will Come Soft Rains" Literary Analysis WITH KEY
This product has four sections for students to practice analyzing plot, characterization, and figurative language within the text "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. Part 1: Plot - Put the events from the story on the plot chartPart 2: Character - Using STEAL, list details from the story that demonstrate how the house is a character.Part 3: Figurative Language - Identify which figurative language is being shown in the quote (simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole). Then unde
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8th - 10th
IT"S A WONDERFUL LIFE short story/Christmas movie analysis and paragraph writing
These worksheets (WS) will guide students to analyze a story; they cover background research, main characters, dynamic character paragraph model, conflict, setting and character comparisons, themes, and paragraph assessment. A key with model answers is included with one model paragraph.You can use the worksheets a variety of ways: Assign one background topic to a small group to research. Have the group present their topic to the whole class who will take notes on their own worksheets. Complete
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"The Sniper" Literary Analysis
This assignment includes the full text of Liam O'Flaherty's short story, "The Sniper." The text in broken up by Reading Checks that examine setting, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, and combining sentences. However, this document allows for you to make changes to questions that better the needs of your students. The questions start moving students from identifying these literary elements to examining how they are used to develop the plot.
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7th - 10th
"The Stolen Party" Short Story Chunked Questions and Text
"The Stolen Party" text by Liliana Heker with attached questions. Questions are chunked by pages, and move from comprehension to analysis. The questions assess reading comprehension and students' understanding of characterization, foreshadowing, symbolism, dramatic irony, and situational irony. The final questions are excellent discussion questions for the story, as students can draw their own conclusions from the text.
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8th - 10th
"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" - song worksheet
If you want to find a creative way to teach Social Studies content and learn about history, you can do this by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and English curriculum. ****This has now been updated to include an answer key.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Over 50 Song Inspired Writing Prompts for English Class
Teach setting: Ray Bradbury's The Pedestrian close reading w/ EASEL & KEY
"The Pedestrian" is the short story that led to Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. The essential question is: Does technology replace humanity.The close reading breaks the story into 7 sections and requires students to highlight specific text (left column) and infer and draw conclusions by answering questions in the right column. Questions are focused on setting descriptions and imagery Bradbury used to depict this futuristic society.The EASEL activity provides practice in recognizing how se
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6th - 11th
The Cask of Amontillado - Full Text
"The Cask of Amontillado," in true Edgar Allan Poe form, is captivating for any audience. This full text document is formatted with wider margins to encourage annotation, bold vocabulary words throughout and marginal text boxes that ask students to delve deeper into the meanings of the text.I have chosen to focus the marginal questions on characterization - both direct and indirect - as this will ask students to think more about Montresor and his actions toward Fortunato. However, using Microso
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8th - 12th
Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story Lesson Plan
Thrill your students with this intriguing short story by Ronald Dahl! Lesson plan includes full short story, vocabulary terms and exercise, relevant literary devices, and nine higher order thinking (HOT) discussion questions. This packet can be completed independently or discussed in class. Questions are designed to encourage students to develop their own analysis of the story and characters. All of my lesson plans are designed to extract as much intellectual value as possible from each text wit
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7th - 8th
My Journal Prompts...
These prompts are based on holidays, seasonal and general topics. Begin each day with a happy foot and happy thoughts! Have your students create their own monthly journal response booklet. If desired, hold a class discussion of the daily writing topic before beginning writing. Also, Challenge your student to select one prompt from the proper day to respond. 51 pages to print! It is ideal for morning journals, or in writing centers!
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1st - 12th, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific
"The Tell-Tale Heart" Four Square Vocab Journal
Graves' four square vocab strategy applied to "The Tell-Tale Heart."
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8th - 12th
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A SHORT STORY UNIT: Katherine Mansfield
This 112 page booklet is designed as a working model for teachers and students engaging in the Literary Mindscapes Elective Katherine Mansfield . All the work has been done for you simply work through the booklet as your teaching resource. The primary feature of the booklet is a breaking down of the rubric into 5 separate questions which students may easily use in the analysis of their texts. The booklet includes all short stories, a complete breakdown of the function of the rubric into 5 questi
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"Mrs. Flowers" excerpt from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Test
Reading and Writing elements are included with this test. Among other elements, the test covers: plotstatic and dynamic charactersmain ideaimplied main ideasynonyms analogymoodprewritingadding details to a webcomma placementbrainstormingsentence structure
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
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