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Earth Day short stories study guides
Literary Devices for Poetry & Fiction List - Figurative Language Literary Terms
This literary devices for poetry and fiction list is a must-have for all high school English language arts teachers. Included is a complete list of 38 literary devices, figurative language, and literary terms that you will use in your classroom during your poetry, short story, or novel unit. This is included in the following discounted bundles: >>> Poetry Resource Bundle>>> Figurative Language Resource BundleHow to use this literary devices for poetry and fiction list: This i
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8th - 11th
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Fiction Comprehension Review | Reading
Rapid Read and Review is the perfect way to engage your students in a relevant and rigorous review of reading content! This digital and printable review set is the perfect way to keep your students' reading skills sharp. It can be used in centers, small groups, whole class, or as homework to review essential fiction comprehension skills and standards. The same question is never asked twice and skills are never reviewed in the same way, so students will stay engaged and excited about the conte
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Fiction and Informational Mixed Skills
The Ransom of Red Chief FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study (Standards-Based)
“The Ransom of Red Chief” will be fun to read and analyze with this interactive FLIP BOOK! Students easily assemble the flip books and practice higher-level thinking skills in pairs, small groups, or independently. Students will make inferences, interpret figurative language, acquire and apply new vocabulary, examine irony, determine themes, map key plot elements, and respond to close reading questions. Answer Key included!Your students’ artwork will adorn the cover page, where they draw and col
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6th - 8th
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A Jury of Her Peers, Susan Glaspell short story, art analysis PDF & Google Drive
Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers,” a short story version of her one-act play, Trifles, is a quick-paced thriller that’s sure to get your students thinking and debating the nature of justice.This 20-page PDF download (includes Google Drive version of all student handouts) includes a full-text copy of Glaspell’s public domain story (nine pages), a 9-question short answer sheet, a symbolism harvesting activity, and a supplemental art analysis activity. Answer keys and suggested responses are i
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Most Dangerous Game: Pre-Reading Activity & Discussion Questions
This 10 page bundle includes a worksheet that provides students with a pre-reading activity (a 'hunting' situation where they have to put themselves into a role), during reading and post reading questions for Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game". The questions focus on character and conflict. Answer key is included.
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8th - 10th
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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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4th Grade Wonders 2017 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 4th grade 2017 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 4th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. The
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4th
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Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.Key Features:Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to rein
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
5th Grade Wonders 2017 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 5th grade 2017 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 5th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. The
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5th
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The Egg by Andy Weir Modern Short Story + Media Analysis PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Looking for a short story from a modern writer that’ll get students reading and thinking? “The Egg,” a short story by The Martian author Andy Weir, will hook teens’ attention and hopefully inspire them to think deeply about how we treat each other.Although not particularly religious, the story centers around a God figure talking to his supernatural child. The story includes a bit of science fiction and a bit of philosophy. It’s just under 1,000 words, a very short read.In this 45-minute lesson,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Activities and Handouts for "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
"Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is a wonderful short story that teaches an important lesson.
Items included in this unit:
✥ Two PowerPoint Lesson Plans (13 slides)
✥ Study Guide Questions and Answers
✥ Characterization Handout (Describes different types of characterization)
✥ Conflicts and Characterization Handout
There are 5 pages in MS Word and 13 slides in MS PowerPoint. All the documents are editable for your convenience.
Please download the preview. If you have any questions feel
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Bundle
Fall of the House of Usher Guided Reading Worksheet Crossword & Wordsearch
This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 47 questions (with answer key), crossword puzzle (with answer key) and wordsearch puzzle (with answer key) for The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. All puzzles use key vocabulary words from the story.
Check out the free preview I am offering. It contains the first 10 questions (with answer key) of the 47 question worksheet. You can also see the puzzles clearly in the thumbnails to your left.
If you don't have the fu
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9th - 12th
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High School Short Story Unit
This is a short story unit that I’ve used with 10th graders but it would work well with grades 9-12. Stories included in this unit are:
“Thank You Ma’am"
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”
“The Story of an Hour”
“The Necklace”
Included in this unit plan are:
Eight Lesson Plans
Copies of the stories
Characterization Handout
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Group Work Assignment
“The Story of an Hour" Study Guide Questions
“The Necklace” Study Guide Questions
“Thank You, Ma’am” by Langs
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9th - 12th
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3rd Grade Wonders 2020 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 3rd grade 2020 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 3rd grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. T
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3rd
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Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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4th Grade Wonders 2020 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 4th grade 2020 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 4th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. T
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4th
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The Canterbury Tales Pack: Powerpoint, Printables, Assessments & Key, Guide
British Literature Teacher Pack for The Canterbury Tales, includes:
Zip File...
2 Power Point Presentations for 2 levels of English- 51 SLIDES!
*Reading Review/Study Guide for each tale*
Final Test (multiple choice, true/false, matching, Picture Identification)
Answer Key
Pilgrims Fill in Chart/ Organizer
Prologue activity -Writing assignment
5 Quizzes
Character Map
This unit usually takes about one month. The pack has everything you need to engage your students.
Used successfully within a re
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8th - 12th
Also included in: The Canterbury Tales Activities Bundle
Flowers for Algernon questions for discussion or comprehension checks
Eight pages of questions based on the short story, "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes are broken down by progress reports and can be used as class discussion-starters or printed out as reading checks.
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6th - 10th
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Sherlock Holmes THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND Close Reading Study Guide
“The Adventure of the Speckled Band”--Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London. Here’s what you’ll find in your 32-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test on
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9th - 12th
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3rd Grade Wonders 2017 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 3rd grade 2017 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 3rd grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. The
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3rd
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The Monkey's Paw Short Story Unit with Easel Activity
Monkey's Paw complete study guide for the short story The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs - Short Story Unit. Includes Anticipation Guide, Vocabulary Activities, Plot Summary, Vocabulary Fill-in sheet with key, Word Search Puzzle, Crossword Puzzle, About the Author, Comprehension Quiz with key, Final Test, Essay Questions and Short Answer Questions that require students to use evidence from the text in their answers. Also includes useful links to the story, a podcast, and a short video, various gra
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7th - 10th
Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This open book, two page, 50 question scavenger hunt for Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" follows the short story in chronological order. It also includes a short essay question at the end. As students read or reread the story, they search for details to answer the clues. This can be done in class, individually or with a partner, used as a homework assignment, a study guide, directed reading or open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high
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8th - 11th
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5th Grade Wonders 2020 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 5th grade 2020 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 5th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. T
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5th
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Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a scaffolded text
This document is the full-text of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Young Goodman Brown." The text is annotated and scaffolded to assist students as they launch into more challenging literature (I usually teach this story before either The Scarlet Letter or The Crucible). The text includes vocabulary (with definitions), reading comprehension questions, and footnotes. The questions ask students to focus on specific lines (close reading), explore symbolism, and work on visualization. I have fo
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Grades:
10th - 12th
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