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7th grade short stories printables for Easel Activities
A Christmas Carol reader's theater play script (includes two versions!)
Originally part of the December 1998 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks Magazine, this traditional re-telling of the Ebenezer Scrooge story is perfect for Zoomer's theater, podcast, or classroom play--or add holiday hymns and create a full-fledged stage production. For 10 to 16 participants and innumerable extras. A second version from my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2010 Scholastic) is also included. In it, Scrooge is a woman, Eleanora Scrooge. Two comprehension activities are a
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram Activity Using Story Elements - Easel Activity
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram. A hands-on activity for the story Rikki Tikki Tavi. After learning that the plot is the sequence of events, and having been introduced to a plot diagram with the story elements exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, have your students work in small groups or partners to cut and paste this list of 12 events from the story onto the plot diagram and label what part of the story they belong to. Blank plot diagram included (as an example). St
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Fractured Fairy Tales & 5 Wh Questions -Reading Comprehension No Prep Worksheets
These 40 high-interest, low readability fractured fairy tales with a twist were designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. These no prep worksheets will also help them to experience unusual and varying points of view. By reading the short, humorous stories and answering the accompanying who, what, when, where, and why questions, students will learn to apply comprehension strategies so that they can understand and retain the information they read. Contents Include:- 4
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2nd - 8th
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Masque of the Red Death, Poe - Close Reading & Literary Analysis Unit
Use Poe’s creepy classic, “The Masque of the Red Death” to practice close reading and other critical ELA skills while teaching symbolism, allegory and imagery. This 23-page "The Masque of the Red Death" packet of activities and handouts includes:• Detailed 1-3 Day Close Reading Lesson Plan—enabling students to read with a purpose, extract key concepts, and comprehend at a deeper level• Copy of the Story—organized with numbered paragraphs for quick reference, so that students can mark up and ann
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7th - 12th
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Inferences and Context Clues Short Stories for Speech Therapy - Set 1
These short stories, designed for speech therapy, will help students make inferences and use context to determine meaning. Use in teletherapy by screen sharing the PDF with your students. Areas targeted include: learning new vocabulary, recognizing and understanding figurative language, and answering “why” and “how” questions. Stories are intended to be relatable for students in 2nd through 5th grade. Examples of story themes are: eating out, reading a report card, Halloween, and going to the b
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2nd - 8th
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Nelson Mandela Biography Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Resources
Learn about the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela with this engaging biography designed for middle school students. This resource is perfect for educators and homeschooling parents seeking to inspire their students with the story of a global icon for peace and equality. Available in both printable PDF and interactive digital formats (Google Slides™ and Easel), it offers a comprehensive learning experience for 5th to 7th graders.KEY FEATURESDetailed Biography: A captivating narrative that expl
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5th - 7th
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The Open Window by Saki Short Story Unit - Close Reading & Irony
Understanding irony is so vital to appreciating literature—particularly with the short story. Using this packet, students will do a close reading of Saki’s "The Open Window," identifying examples of irony and categorizing them by type—situational, verbal or dramatic. They will also work in groups to create and perform their own irony skits to include portrayals of each type. This is a fun, learning-filled activity that I have done for years in my classroom, and it has been a student favorite!
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7th - 12th
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"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Test and Reading Questions - Printable & Digital
Prep for your "Rikki-tikki-tavi" story unit in minutes with these printable and digital questions and story test! With these skill-based activities, you'll be able to check comprehension during reading, assess student understanding after reading, and spark great discussions anytime during your lesson.(If you find this resource helpful, you won't want to miss the rest of my complete Rikki-tikki-tavi Short Story Bundle!)There are 24 deep-thinking questions covering the following reading skills:Plo
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
Elements of a Story Graphic Organizer & Passages - PDF & Digital
Quickly teach or review elements of a story with this handy graphic organizer and short story reading passages! This no-prep resource makes it simple for students to practice reading for plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme. All five elements are packed into one versatile plot diagram, and each reading passage focuses on one element for deeper comprehension!(Don't miss the rest of my bestselling Middle School Reading Bundle!) This resource includes the following digital versions:Google
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Reading Comprehension Bundle - PDF & Digital
Historical Fiction Passage for Reading Comprehension Questions Salem Witch Trial
Keep student interest in middle school with The Salem Witch Trials historical fiction passage for reading comprehension with questions. This engaging, low prep resource will be welcome in your classroom and your kids will love it! The story and student pages may be printed as worksheets or used digitally through Google or Easel documents. Easy set up makes this perfect for centers or substitute teachers.Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the middle school reading c
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Christmas Day in the Morning Short Story Analysis for the Common Core
Pearl S. Buck's short story is one of a teenage boy's life-changing recognition of his father's love a few days before Christmas. The study applies the Common Core literary standards. The study includes:1. The story in blocked paragraphs with comprehension questions ranging from simple recall to critical analysis focusing on text evidence. (Includes flashback,dialogue, symbolism, simile, personification, alliteration.) The blocked paragraphing allows for close reading.2. Theme analysis focusi
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4th - 9th
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Literary Elements Using Pixar's Animated Short Film - La Luna DISTANCE LEARNING
This literary packet was designed to help students learn the literary elements of plot, theme, and symbolism, by applying them to Pixar’s short film ‘La Luna.’ I developed these lessons as a tool to engage reluctant students, and I have used this lesson many times with great success!This packet includes:★ 2 differentiated symbols worksheets ★ Plot chart (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)★ Finding theme worksheet★ Answer keysIncluded is a ready to print PDF
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4th - 12th
Heroes of History Reading Comprehension Activities - Print and Digital Versions
Students will read articles about famous and inspiring leaders around the world and practice important language and comprehension skills. Includes QR codes for instant feedback as well as answer keys. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. ---------- RESOURCE DETAILS ----------You are covered with this resource. It includes a PDF printable version as well as a Google Slides™ digital version for distancing learning and homeschool. Included in this packe
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5th - 7th
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Greek Myths "The Trojan Horse" story AND activities included (Grades 4-7)
This packet is designed to correlate with the Common Core Standards for grades 4-7. There are 3 different versions of the story at various reading levels in order to differentiate for your students.
The story is followed by several “close reading” activities that are also differentiated to meet student needs. Many of the graphic organizers have scaffolded versions available. Please see the preview for a complete table of contents.
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Key Vocabulary
Words and Phrases
Vocabu
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4th - 7th
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Inferences and Context Clues Short Stories Bundle - Includes Set 1 and 2
Here is a terrific bundle including sets 1 and 2 of Inferences and Context Clues Short Stories for Speech Therapy. These short stories, designed for speech therapy, will help students make inferences and use context to determine meaning. Use in teletherapy by screen sharing the PDF with your students. Areas targeted include: learning new vocabulary, recognizing and understanding figurative language, and answering “why” and “how” questions. Stories are intended to be relatable for students in 2nd
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2nd - 8th
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Test Easel Activity and Assessment Print and Digital
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Multiple Choice Test. Quick quiz or final assessment. Ten multiple choice questions on the short story to check comprehension, making inferences, and some story elements. Short and simple to grade. Includes constructed response (short answer or essay) questions if you wish to have your students write using evidence from the text to support their answer. Answer key included. Excellent story about going back to school in 7th grade. Print and Digital Resource: Includes an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
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
Story Elements Passages & Graphic Organizers - PDF & Digital
Looking for short, engaging stories to teach story elements? These story elements graphic organizers with aligned reading passages make it super easy to teach the five elements of a story - plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme. Each fiction passage is a clear example of one of the elements and comes with comprehension questions and a graphic organizer to help students map the plot, analyze character traits, find text evidence of themes, and more. If you teach story elements, you won't w
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Elements of a Story Activities & Reading Passages Bundle
Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables
This spooky collection of fiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Each fictional story has descriptive characters and settings, drawing your students into the mystery. This unit will reinforce skills that you have taught. Students will use their skills to solve the mysteries (demonstrating comprehension of the text). What your students will discover: Was Dracula real or just a
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6th - 8th
Short Films Hair Love Theme Inference Plot Worksheets Literary Devices Elements
Guaranteed engagement with this animated short film workshop, Hair Love. It teaches inferencing, theme, foreshadowing, plot twist, symbolism, and conflict. This workshop highlights the work of black writer, Matthew Cherry, who aims to portray black fathers in a positive light and represent them fairly in the media. In this heartwarming film, a young father struggles to help his daughter fix her hair while her mother is recovering from chemotherapy. ❤ EASEL COMPATIBLEStudents work through the g
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4th - 8th
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The Little Match Girl Christmas Short Story Analysis for the Common Core
The Little Match Girl is a classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. This analysis applies the common core standards for literature. The goal of the study is to challenge students with critical thinking questions directly connected to the text.
The study includes:
1. The story in block form with questions for each block.
2. Questions that are text-based and require analysis.
3. Using specific text to analyze the development of theme.
4. Analyzing the use of specific words and phrases to c
Grades:
4th - 8th
Historical Fiction Reading Passages and Questions on The Holocaust WWII
Help students analyze and understand the Holocaust with this standards-based, historical fiction story. In this passage, a depressed narrator takes the reader through a sensory journey of his surroundings in Auschwitz-Birkenau in his final days, while he questions his belief in God. This thought-provoking story will lead to strong discussion in your classroom. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Plot Diagram Activity Digital and Print
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Plot Diagram Activity. A hands-on activity for the television screenplay script of The Twilight Zone episode The Monsters are Due on Maple Street. After studying story elements and having been introduced to a plot diagram with the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, students work in small groups or individually to cut and paste this list of 11 events from the story onto their own plot diagram and label what part of the story the
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Twilight Zone Screenplay Bundle
Hero or Outlaw? Use Evidence to Decide! Nonfiction Passages and Printables
High-Interest nonfiction reading passages about the controversial wild west figures, Wyatt Earp, William Tilghman, and Jesse James. Each biography contains a biased read or an information list of their activities, a complete life story passage, and several printables that will engage your students in the text, challenge them to find evidence, and encourage them to read for understanding by analyzing the passages and defending their opinions. All answer keys are included.What's Included?• Nonf
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6th - 8th
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