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Short stories independent work packets under $5
Writing Prompts for Kindergarten and First Grade With Word Banks
Do you struggle with generating writing prompts for your students? Don't worry, I have the solution to what you need, Writing Prompts for Kindergarten and First Grade. This is a writing resource with writing prompts and a word bank. This no-prep resource contains 40 writing prompts. Each page has a word bank to help your kindergarten and first-grade students create their own stories. These engaging writing prompts are great to jump-start your students' writing imagination. Use during writing wo
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K - 1st
Summer Reading Comprehension Passages | Wh Questions | Who What Where | Insects
Find the matching BOOM CARDS set HERE!This 10 page summer bugs reading comprehension pack (includes spiders) includes two short stories/sentences per page with matching black and white pictures with a total of 20 short stories/sentences. Each story and related questions are on a half page to help save paper. You can put it together as a book or use individual half sheets per lesson. Under each short story/sentence, there are three questions about the story/sentence. The three questions ask “Who?
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE | Wh Questions
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!
Reading Comprehension Passages | Worksheets | Where When Why Questions
Find the matching set of Digital Learning BOOM CARDS HERE!This 7 page book is designed so that you can copy the book, cut it in half, staple, and then it is ready for use. The seven pages consist of a title page “Where? When? Why?” Then each of the remaining 6 pages includes a short story with a matching black and white picture. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. The three questions ask “Where? When? Why? questions about the story. The six stories are shown in the
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Wh Questions
Fables, Fairytales, Folktales, and Myths Digital Reading Passages Fairy Tales
This resource includes 30 fables, folktales, fairy tales, and myth short stories and corresponding questions. You can use this to practice creative writing with your students, as well as character traits, and answering questions from a story. Some questions require students to write responses and some are multiple choice. This resource includes a pdf version and a link to the digital version that can be assigned through Google™ Classroom. Click here for a video preview.You may also be interested
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2nd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Cut and Paste
This 15 page reading comprehension pack (set 1) includes a short story with a black and white picture which students may color. Each story and related questions are on a full page. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. At the bottom of each page, there are 6 choices for the answers to the questions with only 3 being correct. Students will cut and glue the correct (picture) answer for each question in the space provided. The 15 stories are shown in the preview.There a
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE | Wh Questions
Morphology Decodable Passages: 18 Common Suffixes w/ Extension/Comprehension
These decodable passages are an amazing supplement for your morphology lessons. Buy this set or as part of the morphology bundle! HERE12 passages & extension activities including 18 Suffixes:ing, s/es, ful, ly, y, ed, er, est, able, ible, tion, sion, ment, less, ness, ish, iveCheck out the previews to see if this is something your students could use! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Follow my Store!Follow my Instagram @ogtutor :)Follow my Facebook P
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2nd - 8th
Common Core Aligned, Engaging Short Story Lesson: "Thank You Ma'am"
Every once in a while, there's that character who lives in your mind far after reading a story. Mrs. Leuella Bates Washing Jones is that character for me. She demonstrates how one simple act of kindness can make a life-changing difference in another's life. My students are always engaged with this story and actually want to discuss after the cliffhanger ending. Here's what you'll get:1) A Google Slide Deck that corresponds directly with the student guide with engaging video clips related to the
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5th - 9th
We Ate The Children Last Short Story Analysis
This resource is a complete literary analysis for "We Ate The Children Last" by Yann Martel.If you are looking to teach dystopian literature or read a dystopian short story—look no further. If you've never read We Ate The Children Last, I highly recommend it! It's a quick read, only a little more than 1,000 words.... with every line more disturbing than the next. Included in this Dystopian Literature Analysis We Ate The Children Last:activating strategy: word sort vocabularyreading comprehension
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
Pirates Reading Comprehension Passages | Wh Questions | Cut and Paste
This 8 page cut and paste Pirate reading comprehension pack includes a short story with a black and white picture which students may color. Each story and related questions are on a full page. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. The three questions ask “Who? What? and Where? questions about the story. At the bottom of each page, there are 5 choices for the answers to the questions with only 3 being correct. Students will cut and glue the correct answer for each que
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Pirates Bundle | Math and Literacy
S Blend Silly Story Reading Passages {sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw}
S BLENDS! Reading passages with s- blend focus. Sc-, Sk-, Sl-, Sm-, Sn-, Sp-, St- and Sw. Perfect for shared reading or independent work. Each story comes with three comprehension questions. Students can find and highlight the blends as an extra activity. No Prep! Print and go! Super fun and effective. A great break from normal reading passages. Stories include:Scout's Shopping TripSkylar Ice SkatesThe Sleepy SlugMrs. Smith Snow DaysSpy at the SpaStar Student StanleyThe Swing Surprise
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PreK - 5th
The Lottery Short Story Analysis
This product contains a literary analysis of the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Included in this lesson plan: Journal entry as a pre-reading, activating strategyBackground Bio and Vocabulary TermsVocabulary list and graphic organizer for studentsReading questions which focus on literary elements such as: mood, textual evidence, suspense, foreshadowing, text structure, character motivations, irony, gender roles, dialogue, and objective summaryAllegory and theme lesson and graphic o
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The Lottery Short Story Bundle
L Blend Silly Story Reading Passages {bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl}
L BLENDS! Reading passages with l- blend focus. Bl-, Cl-, Fl-, Gl, Pl-, and Sl. Perfect for shared reading or independent work. Each story comes with three comprehension questions. Students can find and highlight the blends as an extra activity. No Prep! Print and go! Super fun and effective. A great break from normal reading passages. Stories include:Blair and BlakeClams Can't ClapThe Floppy FlowerGlue on the GlobePlums Please!The Sleepy Slug
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PreK - 5th
The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas Short Story Analysis
Ursula K. Le Guin's short story “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” is perfect when studying utopian and dystopian literature. The theme: there cannot be happiness in the world without suffering. Included in this literary analysis of The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas:Academic VocabularyAnticipation GuidePowerpoint Presentation with literary termsParadoxAllegorySymbolism"Psychomyth" (term created by Ursula K. Le Guin)Utopia and DystopiaThemeComing of ageReading Comprehension QuestionsAcrostic P
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft — Gothic Short Story Reading Questions & Activity
"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft is a Gothic Short Story perfect for any short story unit! It is a creepy, grotesque tale which encompasses an unreliable, lonely narrator; it pairs wonderfully with any of Edgar Allan Poe's infamous tales or Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.In this product you will receive:-A before reading anticipation guide -Academic vocabulary with answers-Powerpoint presentation to teach vocabulary and brief author bio-Reading comprehension questions and answer keys. Questio
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity
There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury — Short Story Analysis Reading Guide
This product includes a reading guide and short story analysis for "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury.In this lesson:anticipation/activating strategyacademic vocabularyreading comprehension questions and answer keysfigurative language/quote analysis graphic organizerafter reading summarizing strategyLiterary focal points: setting, irony, mood, theme, personification, simile, metaphor, allusion, and inferences.File Types Included:Teacher Answer Keys (PDF)Vocabulary (Powerpoint Presentat
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Ray Bradbury Short Stories — Popular Short Stories
Tell Tale Heart. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA ESL Sp. Ed.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to a wider variety of readers, including ESL, ENL and Special Ed. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. See preview for details.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:An illustrated adapted text of The Tell-Tale Heart by Po
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading Comprehension Passages | Questions | Cut and Paste
This 15 page reading comprehension pack includes a short story with a black and white picture(s) which students may color. Each story and related questions are on a full page. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. At the bottom of each page, there are 6 choices for the answers to the questions with only 3 being correct. Students will cut and glue the correct (picture) answer for each question in the space provided. The 15 stories are shown in the preview.There are ma
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE | Wh Questions
All Summer in a Day Reading Guide, Writing Activity, and Quiz
Discover a comprehensive and engaging resource that equips you with everything you need to teach the captivating short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury.With this resource at your fingertips, you'll have access to a wealth of teaching materials, activities, and assessments designed to enhance your students' comprehension and analysis of this thought-provoking story. Dive into a world of literary exploration and guide your students through the intricate layers of the narrative.Inside th
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Short Story Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Reading Comprehension Passages | Wh Questions | Who What How Questions
Find the matching BOOM CARDS set HERE!This 7 page book is designed so that you can copy the book, cut it in half, staple, and then it is ready for use. The seven pages consist of a title page “Who? What? How?” Then each of the remaining 6 pages includes a short story with a matching black and white picture. Under each short story, there are three questions about the story. The three questions ask “Who? What? and How? about the story. The six stories are shown in the preview.These stories and que
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Wh Questions
Summer Reading Comprehension Passage | Beach | Fill in the Blank
In this three page Beach Read and Write pack, students will read the one page beach story and color the pictures. Then there are two pages with five sentences on each page about the story. Each sentence has a missing word. At the end of each sentence, there are two words for students to choose from to find the correct missing word to tell about the story. Students will circle the word that correctly completes the sentence matching the story on the first page, and then write the correct word in t
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Spring | Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle | Fill in the Blank
Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Worksheets Summer School ESL Homework
Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Worksheets Summer School ESL HomeworkThis 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to: animals, food, family, sports, and science.These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow questions in self-grading Google forms & worksheets
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a fantastic short story to include in a Dark Romanticism unit or as a spooky Halloween lesson, but it takes some close reading and careful analysis for students to 'get' everything that is going on in the story. These guided reading and analysis questions can help guide students through this complex, and very funny text. The questions are available in both self-grading Google Forms and printable worksheets and can be used for independent student reading, homework,
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7th - 12th
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Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara — Short Story Literary Analysis
In this Literary Analysis of the short story "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, you will receive before, during, and after reading activities for your students. This product includes:anticipation guide — before readingvocabulary definition chart — before readingcomprehension questions — during readingliterary analysis questions — during or after readingnarrator analysis graphic organizer — after readingwriting menu student choice — after readinganswer keysStudents will get exposure to importa
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
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