74 results
Short stories lesson videos
Plot Diagram with Pixar's Digital Short
This is a video that uses Pixar's Digital short, "Lifted," to teach plot diagram. Within the 8 minute video, you'll see the entire Disney cartoon played out while a plot diagram is carefully being built around the action of the plot. Students can see the action of the story and where it fits in precisely on the plot diagram. See the sample for specific format.
At the end of the video, there is a list of student tips for how to effectively organize a short story on a plot diagram.
In additio
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Disney Pixar-- Topic vs. Theme (Dug's Special Mission)
For this activity, students will be watching a Disney Pixar short film in order to apply their knowledge of topic vs. theme. This is such a fun way to get students engaged and apply their knowledge to a visual text. Great way to assess introductory theme vs. topic skills.Students will need to take notes and track topics during the mini-movie, and then eventually turn it into a thematic statement. They will also need to support their theme with specific evidence from the mini-movie. The link to t
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
This is a collection of the Alphabet Stories. They are short, simple and silly stories.
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
The Pedestrian, complete lesson, no prep sub plans
NO PREP NEEDED!Attention Teachers! Do you have an upcoming short story unit? Or do you have the need for QUICK AND EASY SUB PLANS? Download this easy to use Video Lesson today! Included: Video of THE PEDESTRIAN (where I read and pause every 2-3 paragraphs to check for comprehension/analysis), a GOOGLE DOC for students to record answers, and the answer key. You must have gmail/ google docs in order to edit. Or you can just download and print, they can handwrite answers! See PREVIEW!⭐️This video i
Grades:
10th - 12th
Types:
7:09
Plot Diagram with Pixar's Partysaurus Rex
This is a video that uses Pixar's Digital short, "Partysaurus Rex," to teach plot diagram. Within the 7:30 minute video, you'll see the entire Disney cartoon played out while a plot diagram is carefully being built around the action of the plot. Students can see the action of the story and where it fits in precisely on the plot diagram. See the sample for specific format.
At the beginning of the video, there is a list of student tips for how to effectively organize a short story on a plot diag
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
Teach Language Arts with Film Clips!
Fun and engaging for students to understand and apply Language Arts concepts! This short film, The Present, is an excellent resource to use to teach elements of fiction. This lesson is set up to have students recognize and describe character development, leading towards an understanding of the theme.If you enjoy this resource, please check out another Teach Language Arts with Film Clips (Suspense and Foreshadowing) listing! The resource includes the short film and 3 student worksheet pages. If y
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Faux Movie Trailer: The Tell-Tale Heart Trial (lesson hook)
Is the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" sane/guilty or insane/not guilty of murder? Teachers and students both *love* the experience of debating this question, which rests on the legal definition of insanity and a close and careful reading of a beautifully complex and chilling short story.
Here's a 1-min video that frames this inquiry in the most dramatic way possible: a trailer for a horror movie in which students (the audience) must determine the fate of the narrator.
Thi
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
DISTANCE LEARNING Plot Diagram with Pixar Shorts
Watch these pixar shorts and have students create a plot diagram for the videos. Once they are finished there is an extension activity to create their own comic using Storyboard.
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th
Types:
"Not Giving Up" teaches kids the importance of practice and patience.
The Little Leaders values-based program is a child’s first steps to building good character traits. Not Giving Up is a stand-alone unit that introduces the young child to leadership skills through age appropriate stories, poems, jingles and activities and they will become sensitive to loftier goals which will enhance their lives. Even though they are little, they are able to internalize basic good behavior and become responsible citizens.
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
2:01
Wil with Wig (My "Ww" Story)
Wil with Wig is the 23rd original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Wil with wig.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Ww", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Ww lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Ww", with empha
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:07
Ver the Vet (My "Vv" Story)
Ver the Vet is the 22nd original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Ver the vet.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Vv", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Vv lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Vv", with emphasi
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Rex the Fox (My "Xx" Story)
Rex the Fox is the 24th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Rex the fox.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that end with "Xx", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Tt lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that end with "Xx", with emphasis on
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Zia at the Zoo (My "Zz" Story)
Zia at the Zoo is the 26th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Ziathe zookeeper.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Zz", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Zz lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Zz", with
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Y for Yuri (My "Yy" Story)
Y for Yuri is the 25th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Yuri who lives in a yacht.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Yy", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Yy lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Yy",
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:07
Uno and Uma (My "Uu" Story
Uno and Uma is the 21st original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Uno and Uma who go to school together.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Uu", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Uu lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words th
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Tim and Tam (My "Tt" Story)
Tim and Tam is the 20th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Tim the tiger and Tam the turtle.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Tt", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Tt lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:11
Sam and Sab (My "Ss" Story)
Sam and Sab is the 19th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Sam the spider and Sab the snail.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Ss", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Ss lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:28
Ron and Rea (My "Rr" Story)
Ron and Rea is the 18th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Ron the rhino and Rea the rabbit.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Rr", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Rr lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that st
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Q the Queen (My "Qq" Story)
Q the Queen is the 17th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Q the queen.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 6 words that start with "Qq". After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Qq lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Qq", with emphasis on the beginning sound. Each word is the
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Pit and Pat (My "Pp" Story)
Pit and Pat is the 16th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Pit the penguin and Pat the pig.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Pp", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Pp lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that sta
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:12
Oli and Ola (My "Oo" Story)
Oli and Ola is the 15th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Oli the octopus and Ola the ostrich.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Oo", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Oo lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Nina the Nurse (My "Nn" Story)
Nina the Nurse is the 14th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Nina the nurse.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 7 words that start with "Nn", including the name of the main character. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Nn lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that start with "Nn", with e
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Kit and Kat (My "Kk" Story)
Kit and Kat is the 11th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Kit the koala and Kat the kangaroo.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Kk", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Kk lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words that
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
2:01
Jem and Jen (My "Jj" Story)
Jem and Jen is the 10th original story in the Alphabet series. It is about Jem the jaguar and Jen the jellyfish.It may be used as a springboard to introduce phonics. The teacher will read it aloud to her students. The story is composed of 8 words that start with "Jj", including the names of the two main characters. After reading, the teacher may review the story by asking a few questions to the children. And then she may introduce the Jj lesson by encouraging the students to recall the words tha
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - K
Types:
Also included in: Alphabet Series (My Phonics Stories)
Showing 1-24 of 74 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands