Middle School Short Story Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
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Immerse your middle school students in the captivating world of short stories with this bundle featuring three beloved and widely studied short stories. Designed to ignite a passion for reading, these stories have proven time and again to captivate the hearts and minds of students.
Explore the details of each resource below, or simply click the link to delve into the individual descriptions. Let the magic of storytelling unfold as you introduce your students to these timeless tales, inspiring them to embark on a journey of literary discovery and fostering a lifelong love for literature.
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Resource #1: This resource provides everything you need to teach “Rikki-Tikki- Tavi.”
Pages 2-3 provide a before reading journal prompt, research activities on the animals in this story, and research on the setting. There are six vocabulary words provided that allow students to use context clues to figure out the meaning.
Page 4- Guided reading questions are provided for students while reading to help with reading comprehension.
Page 5 is all about characters. Students will use direct words from the story to describe each character and may also sketch a picture of the characters.
Page 6- Plot elements. Students plot the story using a plot diagram and then explain each element on the lines provided.
Page 7- Students identify and examine the conflict of the story and also provide details from the story about the setting.
Page 8- Students identify and explain the theme of the story.
Page 9- After reading questions that require students to refer back to the text.
Pages 11-16 are all after writing activities for your students. You can assign one writing to all students or allow students to have a choice in which one they choose. The writing assignments are as follows: Point of view change up, alternate ending, interview, comic strip, informative writing brochure.
Pages 18-25 Teacher’s Answer Key for student work pages.
Pages 27-29 Rikki-Tikki-Tavi quiz with optional essay prompts
Page 31 Quiz Answer Key
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Resource #2: This resource provides everything you need to teach “All Summer in a Day”
Pages 2-3 provide a before reading journal prompt, research activities on Venus, and research on the author. There are six vocabulary words provided that allow students to use context clues to figure out the meaning.
Page 4- Guided reading questions are provided for students while reading to help with reading comprehension.
Page 5 is all about Margot and characterization. Students will use direct words from the story to analyze this character.
Page 6- Plot elements. Students plot the story using a plot diagram and then explain each element on the lines provided.
Page 7- Students identify and examine the conflict of the story and also provide details from the story about the setting.
Page 8- Students identify and explain the theme of the story.
Page 9- After reading questions that require students to refer back to the text.
Pages 11-16 are all after writing activities for your students. You can assign one writing to all students or allow students to have a choice in which one they choose. The writing assignments are as follows: Point of view change up, alternate ending, interview, comic strip, informative writing brochure.
Pages 18-25 Teacher’s Answer Key for student work pages.
Pages 27-29 All Summer in a Day quiz with optional essay prompts
Page 31 Quiz Answer Key
Please download the preview to see the actual product!
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Resource #3: This resource provides everything you need to teach “The Lady or the Tiger.”
Pages 2-3 provide a before reading journal prompt, research activities on Venus, and research on the author. There are six vocabulary words provided that allow students to use context clues to figure out the meaning.
Page 4- Guided reading questions are provided for students while reading to help with reading comprehension.
Page 5 is all about Margot and characterization. Students will use direct words from the story to analyze this character.
Page 6- Plot elements. Students plot the story using a plot diagram and then explain each element on the lines provided.
Page 7- Students identify and examine the conflict of the story and also provide details from the story about the setting.
Page 8- Students identify and explain the theme of the story.
Page 9- After reading questions that require students to refer back to the text.
Pages 11-16 are all after writing activities for your students. You can assign one writing to all students or allow students to have a choice in which one they choose. The writing assignments are as follows: Point of view change up, alternate ending, interview, comic strip, informative writing brochure.
Pages 18-25 Teacher’s Answer Key for student work pages.
Pages 27-29 The Lady or the Tiger Quiz with optional essay prompts
Page 31 Quiz Answer Key
Please download the preview to see the actual product!
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