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8th grade short stories homeschool curriculum microsofts

Preview of Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit

Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit

Created by
Mrs Shakespeare
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information about Fables, Myths, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, and Legends. This packet includes information and examples of each type of story. It also includes short writing assignments for each type of story as well. Students can either create a Folktale collection which will include each type of story or do these projects individually. Each story can be illustrated with drawings, paintings, magazine pictures, computer generated pictures etc. T
Preview of Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find Powerpoint 46 slides

Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find Powerpoint 46 slides

Created by
Julie Moore
This powerpoint contains everything you need for Flannery O'Connor's short story called A Good Man is Hard to Find--images, literary criticism and quotes from O'Connor herself.
Preview of The Good Samaritan Activities and Presentation

The Good Samaritan Activities and Presentation

Created by
REThinkAboutIt
‘The Good Samaritan Presentation and Activities’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to interact in a meaningful way with this parable through a mixture of engaging activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: crack the code, Think-Pair-Share, reflective questions, class discussions etc. The activities are designed to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. You can encourage your students to interact
Preview of Using "Thank You Ma'am" in Teaching Story Elements (Plot)

Using "Thank You Ma'am" in Teaching Story Elements (Plot)

Created by
Kirk's Corner
PPT to give full instruction on Langston Hughes' "Thank You, Ma'am". Includes plot elements, conflict and characterization, directions for re-enacting (increase student analysis ability), and instruction/examples for writing a literary response.
Preview of Plot of a Short Story Powerpoint/Eleven by Sandra Cisneros

Plot of a Short Story Powerpoint/Eleven by Sandra Cisneros

Created by
Julie Moore
This powerpoint illustrates the idea of plot to students as well as uses Eleven by Sandra Cisneros to outline the various plot elements
Preview of Unit Test for Realism, Regionalism, and Naturalism w/ answers

Unit Test for Realism, Regionalism, and Naturalism w/ answers

Created by
Julie Moore
Unit Test for Realism, Regionalism and Naturalism. Answers are provided.
Preview of "Greyling" Short Story Multiple-Choice Reading Comprehension Quiz Test

"Greyling" Short Story Multiple-Choice Reading Comprehension Quiz Test

This 15-question multiple-choice reading test/quiz is on Jane Yolen's short story "Greyling" and has questions from different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (revised) along with one optional essay question with lined paper to familiarize students with the format of standardized testing. It will test students’ literal and interpretive understanding of the story, characterization, point of view, making inferences, vocabulary, and literary devices. Questions are modeled after standardized tests (SAT, A
Preview of {Freebie} The Parable of the Good Samaritan

{Freebie} The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Created by
REThinkAboutIt
This is a free sample version of ‘The Good Samaritan Presentation and Activities’ that you can find here . Please feel free to download it so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. #sandyandfreeFor the month of July, find deals for grades K-12 and information about giveaways here!Content:1. Cover2. Teacher Notes 3. PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation)4. TOU/Credits*************************************************
Preview of Fable Story #32 Life & Death

Fable Story #32 Life & Death

Created by
David Murray
A view point on dealing with death and life, as we all have to deal with both.
Preview of "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant One-Pager (Theme/Characterization)!

"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant One-Pager (Theme/Characterization)!

This activity requires students to not only comprehend the short story, "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, but it requires them to think creatively and abstractly! They are required to draw pictures of the main characters, characterize them, write thesis statements about the thematic concepts readers can take away from the story, and much more! In addition, there is an example for students provided, BUT if you don't want to give your students that much guidance, the written instructions are qu
Preview of Fable Story #29 Similar but Different

Fable Story #29 Similar but Different

Created by
David Murray
How a group of aliens all different looking discover that they do share similarities.
Preview of Fable Story #28 Simple Answer

Fable Story #28 Simple Answer

Created by
David Murray
Short story on how sometimes the best answer is the most simplest answer.
Preview of Fable/Story #27 Similar & Different

Fable/Story #27 Similar & Different

Created by
David Murray
How a group of aliens came together to realize despite their differences in appearances, they did share similarities.
Preview of Fable/Story #25 Honest Policy

Fable/Story #25 Honest Policy

Created by
David Murray
Two ambassadors both very skillful oratory and tactfulness which is the better one?
Preview of Fable Story #23 Barney's New Attitude

Fable Story #23 Barney's New Attitude

Created by
David Murray
Barney at first is totally bored with any kind of reading until his teacher Ms. DeKnipp tells him otherwise.
Preview of Fable/Story #22 Anger and Violence

Fable/Story #22 Anger and Violence

Created by
David Murray
How a wolverine learns that Violence only leads to more violence.
Preview of Fable/Story #21 Lessons

Fable/Story #21 Lessons

Created by
David Murray
How Emily learned that not all lessons in life or school should be easy to learn.
Preview of Fable/Story #20 Money Lesson

Fable/Story #20 Money Lesson

Created by
David Murray
How one man learns the importance of living in one's budget.
Preview of Fable/Story #20 Money

Fable/Story #20 Money

Created by
David Murray
A comparison of two men who much alike but not when it comes to spending money.
Preview of Fable/Story Why

Fable/Story Why

Created by
David Murray
An old ox and a young ox have a discussion about why you're here.
Preview of Fable/Story Crazy Crow

Fable/Story Crazy Crow

Created by
David Murray
Crazy Crow went about trying different groups to see if he'd fit right on in, and learns a lesson.
Preview of The Joy Luck Club: Major and Minor Themes ppt

The Joy Luck Club: Major and Minor Themes ppt

The Joy Luck Club has a major them and a minor theme that makes this novel so rich.In this 10 slide supplemental powerpoint, the major theme is outlined of the difficulty of preserving one’s heritage and culture when one immigrates to a foreign country. Although all four of the mothers (Suyuan, Ying-ying, An-Mei, and Lindo) have terrible experiences in China, they love their native land even after they come to America. When they have children, they try to teach them about China and its customs a
Preview of How to write a short story

How to write a short story

Created by
Madame Gazelle
This is a step-by-step pupil guide on how to write a successful short story.
Preview of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Young Goodman Browne Powerpoint 30s

Nathaniel Hawthorne and Young Goodman Browne Powerpoint 30s

Created by
Julie Moore
This presentation includes an intro to Nathaniel Hawthorne as well as analysis and study questions for Young Goodman Brown.
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