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Short stories activities for Microsoft PowerPoint
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments: Introduce students to the highly engaging short story, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, with these ready-to-use resources. Designed to engage students with its eerie atmosphere and unexpected twists, this package provides all the tools necessary to delve deep into the story's themes and characters. Inside, you'll find resources to assess student comprehension, including reading comprehension questions and a
Grades:
8th - 10th
Short Story Unit - Intro to Literature for ANY Fiction - PRINT & DIGITAL
Teach your students all about short stories and literary elements with a short story unit that works with any piece of fiction. This short story teaching lesson introduces students to short stories, fiction, and literary devices. It includes everything you need to teach your middle and high school students about short stories, and you can use these organizers over and over again. This short story unit includes both the print and digital files! Teaching short stories is a breeze with this unit. B
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Narrative Writing and Short Story Unit Bundle
The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Presentation and Activities
The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Presentation and Activities: Immerse your students in the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic masterpiece, The Tell-Tale Heart, with these comprehensive short story materials. This resource equips educators with everything necessary to effectively teach the classic work of gothic fiction and engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Included are the full text of the story, a presentation to guide the lesson, a figurative langu
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Masque of the Red Death Unit Bundle - Poe - Short Story Close Reading & PPT
Use Poe’s creepy classic short story, “The Masque of the Red Death,” to practice close reading and other key Common Core reading skills while teaching symbolism, allegory and imagery. Great for Halloween or any time of year, this HUGE 40+ page "Masque of the Red Death" value bundle--combining two substantial products--includes:PRE/POST-READING POWERPOINT:• Fully editable PowerPoint backgrounder on "The Masque of the Red Death," with thought–provoking journal prompts, literary terms and activitie
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Short Story Presentation & Activities
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Short Story Unit - You can introduce your students to this short story by Richard Connell with these ready-to-use short story resources. With an abundance of activities and assignments, you can pick and choose the resources that suit your plan and timeline. The unit includes a PowerPoint presentation to lay it all out for you, as well as a full-text version of the short story, a board game activity, a creative writing assignment, notes on the author,
Grades:
8th - 12th
Peter and the Wolf {BUNDLE} - Digital Storybook, Centers, Assessment, & More!
This Peter and the Wolf bundle is packed with GREAT resources for the music room! It is THE resource for your Peter and the Wolf musical adventure unit. This giant BUNDLE has everything you could need for Peter and the Wolf! It comes with student activities, booklets, digital storybook, introduction and guide, centers, assessments, and more. As a bonus, the bundle includes an exclusive lesson plan written out for you to print and go! This resource includes the following files:Peter and the Wolf
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PreK - 6th
Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
Help your students master the elements of fiction in short stories and have fun at the same time with the Elements of Fiction Unit Bundle! This complete unit includes 18 low-prep FUN lessons that will engage your students in the world of fiction! Each lesson builds upon the next until students have a solid foundation of knowledge of the elements of fiction and how they interact and influence one another (i.e. how the setting impacts characters, etc.)!! This unit includes everything you need t
Grades:
6th - 9th
Short Story Unit - Close Reading & Analysis for High Middle School Short Stories
Looking for an engaging short story unit with rigorous reading and literary analysis activities for your high school and advanced middle school students? This Short Story Literary Analysis and Close Reading Unit Bundle provides TONS of materials for four classic short stories to help your students master a host of Common Core standards--all while having fun along the way! And because the ability to closely read and analyze text is so critical to Common Core and individual state standards, this s
Grades:
7th - 12th
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities: Introduce your students to the captivating world of classic science fiction with the short story All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury. This comprehensive short story unit offers a variety of engaging activities and assignments to deepen students' understanding and foster their creativity. Included in this package is a presentation to guide the entire lesson and resources to assess student comprehension and analyt
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7th - 10th
Decodable Reader Bundle | Digraphs CH SH TH CK | Kindergarten/First Grade
Decodable Reader: Research-Based Reading Instruction!Designed to provide teachers with a research-based resource for early reading instruction, this Decodable Reader Bundle of Digraph Stories contains an 8-page decodable book for the digraphs CH, SH, TH, and CK in both color and blackline versions for students, as well as additional comprehension, fluency, and word work resources that can be implemented in small or whole groups to support and extend your reading instruction. I have also created
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K - 1st
Creation Stories, Meaningful Jigsaw Activity to Intro. any Mythology Unit
As a launch to any middle-school or high-school study of mythology, use this 45-minute activity where students work in teams of four to read and think through four short pieces about the creation of Earth/humanity. Use the five slide deck (PDF) to guide students through the jigsaw process as they find commonalities among literature from China, Uganda, the Blackfoot Native American tribe, and the King James Bible's Book of Genesis. The download also includes full-text copies of the public domain
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Short Story Slides, Assignments, and Activities: Introduce your students to the timeless classic The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry with this comprehensive short story unit. These ready-to-use resources are perfect for a Christmas short story analysis, although they can be used at any point throughout the year. Included is a presentation to guide the lesson, analysis questions, a pre-reading vocabulary game, a budgeting interview assignment, creative writing assign
Grades:
8th - 12th
Click Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman - Short Story Unit Lesson & Activities
Click Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman - Short Story Unit Lesson & Activities: Engage your students with the eerie world of Neil Gaiman through his short story Click Clack The Rattlebag with this comprehensive short story unit. This package provides all the necessary resources to effectively teach the story, assess student comprehension, and cultivate their creativity and writing skills. Included are reading comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, lessons on literary devices such a
Grades:
7th - 10th
Valentine's Day Short Story - The Chaser by John Collier Slides and Activities
Valentine's Day Short Story - The Chaser by John Collier Slides and Activities: This short story resource is the perfect lesson for Valentine's Day! The Chaser by John Collier tells the story of a young man named Alan who is desperate to make a woman named Diana fall in love with him. He is so desperate, in fact, that he is willing to use a love potion! This Valentine's Day short story lesson includes a slideshow, an assignment that focuses on the valuable reading skill of making inferences and
Grades:
8th - 10th
Dystopian Literature Introduction Short Story Unit Activity - Dystopia Theme
The Introduction to Dystopian Literature provides the critical lens students need to analyze elements of dystopia! The riveting materials and thought-provoking activities support the analysis of any dystopian short story or novel. The 40 engaging and informative slides, along with application activities, will prepare your students to confidently analyze dystopian settings and motifs.This resource benefits students by facilitating higher levels of learning beyond a basic introduction to the dysto
Grades:
7th - 10th
Writing Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor Texts
Writer's Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor TextsIn this writing workshop, students will examine the literary elements in short stories and then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own narratives. The literary elements included in the narrative criteria are: dialogue, blocking, character and setting description, figurative language, interior monologue, and flashback.The three suggested short stories are "Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes, "The Jacket
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6th - 12th
IRONY: Introduction PowerPoint & Fun Activities to Teach 3 Types of Irony
Teach your students the concept of irony in all its amusing glory—including situational, verbal and dramatic irony—while having them laughing along the way!This engaging Irony PowerPoint and Activities resource includes: • Thought-provoking Journal Prompts—to activate students’ knowledge about irony and ironic situations• Irony Definitions and Examples—funny, memorable, real-life examples of all three types of irony--situational, verbal, and dramatic--to help students understand and appreciate
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Open Window by Saki - Short Story Unit Lesson, Assignments, and Activities
The Open Window by Saki - Short Story Unit Lesson, Assignments, and Activities: Immerse your students in the captivating world of "The Open Window" by Saki with this comprehensive short story unit. Designed to facilitate a deep exploration of the text, this resource offers a wealth of engaging activities and assignments your students will love. Whether you're seeking to improve reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, or foster creative expression, this unit has you covered. With a presentation
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7th - 10th
Literary Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint
Literary Elements PowerPoint on literary terms and the main short story parts including characters, plot, conflict, setting, theme, resolution, denouement. This digital resource explains the critical elements of a short story and specific knowledge (like plot diagram, types of conflict) that students need to be able to identify when they read, as well as incorporate into their own writing. Short quiz on story elements at the end for assessment. Project on your whiteboard or print out the print f
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Unit - 2 Weeks - Washington Irving Short Story, CCSS
This is a fun 2 week unit plan for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Whether you need a unit during the Halloween season or you're simply looking to study an early work of classic American literature, this is a fun storyline for students to analyze. Students will: Participate in engaging PowerPoint sessions, read the text (included), engage with the rich vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences about themes supported with evidence, use a viewing guide as they watch
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Creative Introduction to "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.
This creative introduction lesson to "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant will provide meaningful discussion opportunities while allowing for movement and collaboration. The Gallery Walk will build background, introduce key concepts, and build vocabulary for this iconic story. ☛Included in this purchase: ☚ ☝ 18 slide PowerPoint that will go from bell ringer to exit ticket.☝ 12 Discussion Prompts to get students thinking about the concepts of this story, collaborating with their peers, and get stu
Grades:
7th - 10th
Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Hi! I'm Livia Blackburne, author of the NY Times bestselling young adult novel Midnight Thief. In July of 2015, I ran a week long creative writing camp for middle and high school students. We had a ton of fun, and the students wrote some great short stories and novellas! After the camp, I revised my materials and expanded them for other teachers to use.This is the complete complete collection: the seven units comprised the entirety of my fifteen hour writing camp. This is a $25.50 dollar value.
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6th - 12th
A Jury of Her Peers: Inferences, Symbolism, Irony, Philosophical Chairs
Everything you need to teach and analyze "A Jury of Her Peers." All worksheets have answer sheets as well, PowerPoints frequently contain notes in the notes sections to assist with instruction of material. Everything is separate so you can pick and choose which activities will most benefit your students. -Vocabulary PPT and worksheet. Worksheet is designed to meet CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 of determining word meaning based on context. Visuals are included as well for visual learners and to hel
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9th - 12th
Sequence of Events Jeopardy-Style Game Show
This fun and sushi themed game will help you get your students excited about practicing sequence of events. Encourage your students to use the transition words to help them find the correct answer. I also have my students list what happened in order and make sure their answer makes sense!This game is set up Jeopardy style through the use of Microsoft PowerPoint. Just enter the presentation mode from the first slide!***Please note that if you do not have POWERPOINT you CAN NOT use the file the wa
Grades:
2nd
Also included in: Reading Skills PowerPoint Games Bundle
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