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Short Story Unit Plan - Presentations, Assignments, and Activities for 4 Stories
Short Story Unit Plan - Presentations, Assignments, and Activities for 4 Stories: This comprehensive middle school and high school short story unit will captivate your students with four highly engaging stories, all with surprising endings. The resource includes eye-catching PowerPoint presentations to introduce short story terms and to guide the lesson for each of the short stories, dynamic discussions, enriching videos, and creative assessments and activities to engage and challenge your stude
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Intro to American Literature: What voices count in America? Short Story Unit
This short story unit to help you students take on diverse perspectives and deeply consider the literary canon. Students will consider whether or not the American Literature canon truly represents “America,” and will discuss which voices seem to carry more weight in our country. These controversial questions are bound to lead to impassioned discussions about what implications this carries for those groups of people whose voices are not commonly represented in traditional American Literature cour
Grades:
10th - 12th
SCIENCE FICTION: History, Literature, and Creative Writing
Thanks for checking out my best selling literature unit!!!!!
Science Fiction is one of my favorite units to teach. It gives each of us a chance to ask, "What if?" This 99-page unit covers information about the history of science fiction as a genre, vocabulary to discuss science fiction, 10 science fiction stories w/resources, how to develop and write a science fiction story, and an extensive list of websites that could be helpful for more resources. The stories covered in the unit are:
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6th - 12th
The Elevator: A Lesson in Suspense
Tweens and teens love chills and thrills! Kick off a unit - or an exhilarating lesson - of intense suspense with this all-inclusive 38-slide PowerPoint "The Elevator." Presentation includes the text, anticipatory questions, probable passage, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions where students can write their own conclusion. *This lesson is all-inclusive and sub-friendly. Keep them learning, even when you're not there!Teaching more suspense or gothic literature? Check out my other
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Substitute Literary Lesson Bundle
Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-One DEAL
Help your students learn all about what makes a story good with the Elements of Fiction Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-One DEAL.
A two-page outline of all the documents is included. Also includes title-divider sheets to keep things organized in a binder or file folders.
Includes the following products (for less than what it would cost to purchase separately):
Brain Warmer Quick Write and Write Around
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elements-of-Fiction-Brain-Warmer-Quic
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6th - 12th
AP Spanish – Hablemos de la familia (Práctica Oral).
Hi, teachers! This editable and interactive PowerPoint was created to practice talking about the Family. Students will improve their basic skills (listening, speaking, reading & writing) in different topics, in this case about the Family. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has forty pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to videos and websites, activities, and
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish Growing Bundle
"Amigo Brothers" Curriculum All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students read and understand Amigo Brothers, a short story by Piri Thomas.
Includes the following products (for less than it would cost to purchase separately):
Anticipation Guide
Quick Write and Write Around
Building Background Notes and Answers
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Scramble
Vocabulary Quiz and Answers
Double Entry Response Chart
Character Chart
Reading Guide Advanced
Reading Guide Basic
Making Inferences and Using Text Support
Discussion Cards and Comprehension Questions
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Grades:
6th - 12th
High School English Year Long Scope & Sequence
Looking for ideas for your High School English curriculum. This resource is a year long scope and sequence with big unit questions, a list of recommended texts for each unit, a specific skill focus for each unit, SEL strategies, writing assignments, common core standards and college and career connections.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
The Great Kapok Tree - Outstanding English Writing Unit - 11 Lessons
Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills. These lessons are suitable for Grades 3 - 5.This unit includes:☆ 11
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3rd - 5th
Myths, Legends and Folktales Cooperative Unit
In this unit students will identify the characteristics of myths, legends, and folktales, apply thinking skills to reading, listening, and writing, and demonstrate knowledge of plots and major characters of myths, legends and folktales.
Students work in cooperative groups to read Native American and Japanese myths and legends. They learn about trickster tales and the characteristics of them.
Included is the unit test.
Grades:
4th - 8th
THE BLACK CAT! BY POE {FUN, CCSS ALIGNED, TESTS ETC, 46 PP}
This includes the famous story briefly re-told and also the full version;
Poe's Life Story;
Handy Tests;
10 Word Searches;
Letters Cryptograms;
The Full Original Story;
“Annabel Lee—handy for comparison-contrast writing;
“The Raven”—handy for comparison-contrast writing;
"Why Is Edgar Allan Poe So Great"--which tells why this particular author and story are worth studying;
Common Core State Standards: ELAS.R:IT.1-10 re support; central idea; introduction of key persons, events, ideas; meanin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mystery and Detective Unit
Lesson plans, homework, vocabulary, exams, and book report for detective and mystery stories, including Poe's detective stories, several Sherlock Holmes short stories, Hound of the Baskervilles and Twelve Angry Men.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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"Seventh Grade" Curriculum All in one DEAL
Help your students read and understand Seventh Grade, a short story by Gary Soto.
Includes the following products (for less than what it would cost to purchase each document separately):
Anticipation Guide
Quick Write and Write Around
Building Background Notes and Answers
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Quiz and Answers
Connecting Chart
Character Chart
Discussion Cards and Comprehension Questions
Reading Comprehension Quiz and Answers
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6th - 9th
Five Short Stories for Freshman!
Introduction to Short Stories Unit! Save 30% by bundling them together!Five Stories included:The Jade Peony is designed to introduce reading and analysis of Short Stories. Two inch margins leave plenty of space for annotations while marginal text boxes guide students to uncovering theme and characterization. The worksheets that follow are meant to highlight deeper understanding of symbolism, tone and characterization and how these literary elements lead to uncovering themes within the text. The
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9th - 10th
The Night the Ghost Got In Lesson Guide
Delve into the whimsically eerie world of James Thurber's captivating "horror" tale with this comprehensive 29-page Lesson Guide. Bursting with resources and activities, this guide promises an engaging exploration of Thurber's work. It's all done for you!Navigate seamlessly through Thurber's background with biographical links and time-period context, bolstered by enriching video links. Dive deep into the narrative through audio readings and a video adaptation that follows the text nicely, accom
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Lesson Guides Bundle
The Wife's Story Lesson Guide
Dive into this captivating "backwards" werewolf story with your students with confidence as you navigate through this 19 page guide. It contains everything you need to seamlessly explore the short story: a link to a YouTube reading, and references to the collections containing the story, including a free online library, so you won't spend precious time searching for the reading.There are 2 pages of questions useful for during the reading, complete with times coordinated with the YouTube read-al
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Lesson Guides Bundle
The Last Dog Lesson Guide
Katherine Paterson's "The Last Dog" takes your students on a poignant journey where the bond between a young boy and his puppy defies the boundaries of a dystopian world. In this comprehensive 24-page Lesson Guide bursting with resources and activities, the work is all done for you!With 3 pages of teacher tips and background information, navigate seamlessly through the story's science fiction and dystopian context. Included is information about the author and historical context at the time the
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Lesson Guides Bundle
The Night The Bed Fell Lesson Guide
Delve into the whimsical world of James Thurber's captivating tale with this comprehensive 21-page Lesson Guide. Bursting with resources and activities, this guide promises an engaging exploration of Thurber's work. It's all done for you!Navigate seamlessly through Thurber's background with biographical links and time-period context, bolstered by enriching video links. Dive deep into the narrative through an audio reading, accompanied by a link to the complete text. The heart of this guide lies
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Lesson Guides Bundle
Edgar Allan Poe Unit PowerPoint Bundle
Kick off a unit on Edgar Allan Poe's world of suspense with this PowerPoint bundle on four classics at a reduced price. Product includes presentation on two poems, "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee" and two short stories, "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." Slides include anticipatory questions, informative facts on Edgar Allan Poe, pre-reading vocabulary, themes, character descriptions, and engaging Common Core essays and writing activities.Make connecting with text meaningful wit
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7th - 12th
Fiction Unit: The Giver and other Dystopia Short Stories
This is Common Core aligned 7 week fiction unit that focuses on dystopian short stories and the theme of individuality vs. conformity. Students read The Giver as a class and various short stories, songs, and poems with the dystopian theme. This unit contains 7 weeks worth of differentiated lessons which include webquests, research, projects, group, partner, and independent activities. Materials are provided unless they are a separate product on my account (ex. Utopia Project), or if they are lin
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5th - 9th
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Thank You, M'am Curriculum All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students read and understand Thank You, Mam, a short story by Langston Hughes.
Includes the following (for less than it would cost you to purchase each document separately):
Anticipation Guide
Quick Write and Write Around
Building Background Notes and Answers
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Quiz and Answers
Reading Think Chart
Double Entry Response Chart
Character Chart
Discussion Cards and Comprehension Questions
Reading Comprehension Quiz and Answers
Grades:
6th - 12th
Peer-revision checklist for scary stories
This is a checklist form students can use to evaluate each others' scary stories. I would use this at the culmination of a scary story unit or lesson in which students wrote their own stories. The form allows them to determine each others' proficiency in a variety of areas and then provide comments to back up what they checked or left blank.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Three Skeleton Key Lesson Guide
50% OFF FOR TWO DAYS ONLY!! NORMALLY $12.50.Delve into the eerie world of Toudouze's captivating horror tale with this comprehensive 31-page Lesson Guide. Bursting with resources and activities, this guide promises an engaging exploration of Toudouze's work. It's all done for you!With 4 pages of teacher tips and background information, navigate seamlessly through the story's nautical context, bolstered by enriching video links. Dive deep into the narrative through audio plays, along with script
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Lesson Guides Bundle
Two Seeds - FREE PPT!
The hit storybook, Two Seeds, has been made into a FREE PowerPoint Presentation exclusively for Teachers Pay Teachers!
This is a must-have fictional story if you are learning about a plants!
"Two seeds fell from the same tree..." So begins the adventure that will capture the wonder and imagination of children around the world. Two seeds, a brother and sister, choose different paths in life. One seeks adventure, while the other plants their roots firmly into the ground. But when a terrible even
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PreK - 2nd
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