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Short stories activity videos
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
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5th - 9th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story
Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the characters and
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7th - 10th
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Point of View Writing Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Point of View Writing Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Elevate traditional book reports with the "Point of View of an Object" project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this project, students will embark on a creative journey by retelling the narrative from the perspective of an object within the story. By assuming the viewpoint of this object, students will explore specific observations, reflect on key characters and their decisions, and offer unique insights into
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7th - 10th
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Bit-O-Bio, Faith Ringgold
This lesson is created as a way to introduce students to a short biography of influential people. The targeted age group of Bit-O-Bio is elementary age students. The lesson is designed to be presented as a warm up or brain break during class. The short video can be played for students explaining 3 to 5 facts about the highlighted person. A drawn image of the person is included in this packet for a prompt. Prompt cards and images will support a review of the influential person.
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Bit-O-Bio Bundle, 8 Elementary Art History Lesson
Bit-O-Bio, Yayoi Kusama
This lesson is created as a way to introduce students to a short biography of influential people. The targeted age group of Bit-O-Bio is elementary age students. The lesson is designed to be presented as a warm up or brain break during class. The short video can be played for students explaining 3 to 5 facts about the highlighted person. A drawn image of the person is included in this packet for a prompt. Prompt cards and images will support a review of the influential person.
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Bit-O-Bio Bundle, 8 Elementary Art History Lesson
Irregular verbs
This bundle consists of 2 things: the first one is a presentation ( 150 pages), the second one is a worksheet (80 pages). The presentation (mp4)Welcome to the ultimate adventure in learning the past simple tense and irregular verbs with the one and only, Vam the Vampire ! This activity-filled worksheet provides from 4 to 6 lessons for learning grammar (along with the worksheet.) Brace yourselves for a colorful presentation with vibrant images that will make your lesson come alive! This four-part
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1st - 4th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project
Write an Alternate Ending - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" digital project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the charact
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7th - 10th
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La clase de confesiones Movie Talk/Book Trailer +14 Activities Spanish Level 1+
Please note that this is the book trailer for "La clase de confesiones" with activities. Teachers do not need to purchase the book in order to use this resource in class. It can be used as a standalone, or as a support to the book. *Download supporting documents This resource is a Book Trailer/Movie Talk that can be used with the level 1 novel: La clase de confesiones or USED AS ITS OWN resource. All the activities in the packet are based on the Book Trailer. There are a total of 14 activities.
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6th - 12th
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Dr. Seuss Virtual Library
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss March 2. I have added 10 of his most read books. I have also added lots of activities such drawings and songs. As well as Video of his very first movies. They are all on view pure. Enjoy the Dr. Seuss virtual library aka: Read Across America with your students or children. I did include a short biography about how Dr. Seuss on how he got his name and when he started writing his books. It is for all ages.. that still enjoy his books.
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PreK - 5th
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EARTH DAY activity, author reading, grade 4 +, A World Worth Imagining
Earth Day activity...I invite you this Earth Day to tell a different kind of story, one with a different kind of message- hope.(purchase includes a pdf version as well as an author audio reading of A World Worth Imagining). A World Worth Imagining was inspired by a wonderful group of young people I have taught for many years. One Earth Day morning standing by our pond, I invited the children to close their eyes and imagine what it might look like in one hundred years. One of the girls refused, b
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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10th - 12th
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" Film Adaptation Guide
This resource is intended to accompany Annette Jung’s animated version and the 1941 short film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart". This story is always one of the most memorable throughout the year!
In my 8th grade class, students would answer these questions individually to prepare for a Socratic Seminar or “Table Talk” discussion during the following class session within a Horror Unit that focuses on theme, imagery, suspense, and irony in multiple horror stories throughout
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7th - 12th
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T'Kou
Film vun 1:57 Minutten iwert t'Kou. De Film ass vu mir gemoolt, animéiert an op lëtzebuergesch vertount. En ass einfach, roueg an net iwwerlaascht. Dir fannt am Dossier och 7 Ausmolbiller an 3 Fichen, Rumen an Cliparts fir als "Sticker" ze benotzen oder och eegen Spiller/Fichen ze machen (net fir weider ze verkaafen). Virlag fir eng Bastel an 3 Figuren sin och am Dossier dran.All d'Säiten si vu mir gemoolt, dir wäert déi Biller soss néierens fannen.!!! Dësen Dossier get et och am Bundle zesumme
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Bundle: "T'Kou" & "Mëllech"
Dynamic Character Speech - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story
Dynamic Character Speech - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Transform traditional book reports into a dynamic experience with the "Dynamic Character Speech" project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this project, students will step into the role of keynote speakers at the Dynamic Character Speaking Conference, where they will highlight the transformative journeys of characters who have undergone significant inner change. With a captivating hand-drawn video introduction
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7th - 10th
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Short Stories Bundle
Activities, Presentations, PDFs, and Discussions for FOUR middle & school Short Stories:"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe"Old Man at the Bridge" by Ernest Hemingway"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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7th - 10th
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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
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5th - 10th
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Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel Short Story Digital Book Report Project
Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel Short Story Digital Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive digital experience with this engaging digital "Interview the Antagonist" assignment. Students step into the role of a special agent tasked with interrogating the antagonist of the novel or short story they've just read. They will craft a complete digital file on the villain, develop a strategic plan for the interrogation or interview, and document the digital tran
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7th - 10th
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Pete's Big
A read aloud story from Handmade to Handheld Books: Pete wants to grow up and do something BIG! But what? A story about dreaming big dreams! For a read aloud session, a listening center, a mini lesson, or a lesson on how small things are sometimes very BIG!
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PreK - 2nd
Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive experience with this engaging "Interview the Antagonist" assignment. Students step into the role of a special agent tasked with interrogating the antagonist of the novel or short story they've just read. They will craft a complete file on the villain, develop a strategic plan for the interrogation or interview, and document the transcript. Through this project, student
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7th - 10th
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The Three Little Pigs Movie
A fun viewing of the familiar story told in a multi-sensory way. Watch during indoor recess or as a fun read aloud to engage early readers. Fun for a reading audience of ages 4 through 7. Especially engaging for kids with kids who speak little or have been known to be nonverbal and also kids who benefit from repetition for story engagement for nurturing literacy. Show after reading a version of this familiar story.
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PreK - 2nd
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How to Feed Your Ninjas | Through Acts of Kindness
Feeding Your Ninjas can be achieved in various ways, the most obvious is through proper nutrition, most wouldn't know that exercise also fuels them and helps improve your mood. However, the most potent of enhancers is from feelings derived from emotions such as gratitude and through the act of giving. Our story focuses on the feelings you get from being kind. Download and print the Journal page, teachers can help child fill them out or send them home for the parent to engage with their child.
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PreK - 2nd
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How to Feed Your Ninjas | Through Exercise
Explanation along with some interactive prompted activities the students can participate in. Rooted in scientific evidence, it became clear that the nutrients found (in abundance) in whole plant foods, coupled with regular physical activity, are the keys to keeping our Ninjas activated and thriving. Print out coloring incl.
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PreK - 2nd
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How to Feed Your Ninjas | Through Nutrition
Do you notice how certain foods affect your students? Help them understand and maybe make a difference. 90% of children aren't consuming the RDA of vegetables. Our characters explain what Ninjas need most to keep them alert and active. Captivating characters, narrated by a young girl. Print out activity for the children to identify which foods keep their Ninjas active.
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: How to Feed Your Ninjas | Nutrition (plus Identify the foods) Bundle
Setting Assignment - Write a Review - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Setting Assignment - Write a Review - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive experience with this engaging setting assignment. Students win a contest to win a trip inside the setting of any short story or novel of their choice. They will write online reviews of the setting from the perspective of three characters. Additionally, they will engage in dialogue through comments on the reviews. As they pack for their adventure, they will select a
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7th - 10th
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