470 results
High school short stories games under $5
All Summer in A Day: Figurative Language Question Trail - Engaging Activity
Engage your students & help them practice identifying examples of figurative language in "All Summer in A Day" with this unique kinesthetic "question trail" activity that will get your students up & moving around the classroom!If you've never facilitated a "question trail," now is the time to try it out! You and your students will be hooked on its unique approach to learning.A question trail is an activity comprised of different multiple choice “stations” or “spots.” These questions are
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
The Giver by Lois Lowry Jeopardy Game
The Giver Jeopardy Game This is a jeopardy game in power point that deals with information related to the Giver by Lois Lowrey. It is power point format and is a lot of fun. It is a good assessment activity, but also can be used for teaching. It is a lot of fun and very informative
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Outsiders S.E. Hinton Jeopardy Chapters 1-6
Outsiders Jeopardy Chapters 1-6
This is a challenging Jeopardy Game which is designed to be used with the first half of the novel, "The Outsiders," by S. E. Hinton.
It is great for review and assessment or just to have fun. The categories include:
1) Types of Conflict
2) Slang and Idioms
3) Figurative Language
4) Soc's + Greasers Trivia
5) Different Styles (of the two gangs)
6) Grab Bag (General info)
The game use a jeopardy game board format which can be edited and used with
Grades:
7th - 12th
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling Crossword Puzzle
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling Crossword Puzzle
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events and vocabulary in this classic children's story.. I have included both the crossword weaver and PDF versions of this puzzle as well as an answer puzzle. It is very comprehensive and a great assessment activity
It is a wonderful story that my students enjoyed so much. Now they love it. I think your class will enjoy it too.
http://w
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Scavenger Hunt and Crossword Puzzle Packet
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Scavenger Hunt and Crossword Puzzle Packet
I find that my students often get bored doing the same comprehension and vocabulary activities while reading short stories and novels. So I mix it up by sprinkling in a scavenger hunt and/ or crossword puzzle to add fun and variety. This packet includes,
1) The Gift of the Magi Scavenger Hunt for information
A 30 question scavenger hunt which is meant to enhance enjoyment and comprehension while rea
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Script: Poe's Cask of Amontillado
Edgar Allen Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado in an 8 page .PDF reader’s theater format plus 9 slide Power Point and .PDF with visual dictionary of vocabulary words, writing prompts, projects, lesson plan ideas and interactive game and quiz about Poe. Also included is a How to do reader’s theater .PDF.The script is set 50 years in the future when a body is found and Montresor is on trial for murder of Fortunato. Witnesses are called and parts of the story are reenacted. It is up to those watching
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in: Bundle: American Literature
Gift giving game with left and right directions.
Practice directionality (left, right) and/or laugh while sitting in a circle passing around gifts or other items. This game can be played at school, home, family gatherings or church. As the story is read, each time you hear "left" or "right" the gift is passed to the person sitting on your left/right.
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Gothic Literature Introduction Activities
Wondering how to get your students interested in Gothic short stories? This product provides you with two ways to grab your students' interest and activate their prior knowledge! Easily pair this product with any Gothic short story!In this product you will find...1 Fear Survey: (4 pages) Students will take an extensive survey to figure out which innate fear is the strongest in them! Once students have completed the fear survey, they will read about their fear and then answer reflective questions
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle
Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Crossword Puzzle
Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Crossword Puzzle
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events and vocabulary in this classic children's story.. I have included both the crossword weaver and PDF versions of this puzzle as well as an answer puzzle. It is very comprehensive and a great assessment activity
It is a wonderful story that my students enjoyed so much. Now they love it. I think your class will enjoy it too.
http://www.tea
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Game Name X (PowerPoint)
Name X is a quick and cool interactive game that will help to refresh the vocabulary, activate students’ schemata, as well as become a great warm-up or cool down activity in ONLINE or offline lessons with both young learners, teenagers, and even adults, taking up just 5 minutes of the time usefully. Besides, using the game, you can easily develop any topic by asking further questions about it.The game includes 81 images.Students can play individually, in pairs or teams. You can play as many rou
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Crossword Puzzle
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Crossword Puzzle
This is part of a whole short story bundle which can be found here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Lottery-by-Shirley-Jackson-Short-Story-Bundle-3333445
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events, vocabulary, figurative language and literary devices in this short story, "The Lottery." by Shirley Jackson. I have included both the crossword weaver and PDF versions of this puzzle as
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
The Most Dangerous Game Jeopardy Game
The Most Dangerous Game Jeopardy Game
This is a Jeopardy game related to Richard Connell's classic short story, The Most Dangerous Game. I have used it with my students and they had a great time.
It is great for review and assessment. The categories include:
1) Types of Conflict
2) Chaaracters and Places
3) Figurative Language
4) The Hunt
5) Vocabulary Words
6) The Cossacks-Ivan and Zaroff
The game has a jeopardy game board which can be edited to suit your needs.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
End of the Year Activities - Reading Comprehension Activities - Team Building
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills sore before the end of the year break?! Great for team building before your students go on Summer break. Students will work together to solve the mystery AND practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic w
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
The Interlopers by Saki Crossword Puzzle
The Interlopers by Saki Crossword Puzzle
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events, vocabulary, figurative language and literary devices in this short story, The Interlopers by Saki. I have included both the crossword weaver, Word, and PDF versions of this puzzle as well as an answer puzzle. They are very comprehensive and a great assessment activity
I have also included the crossword clues to make it easier to edit and recreate your
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant Scavenger Hunt and Crossword Puzzle Packet
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant Scavenger Hunt and Crossword Puzzle Packet
I find that my students often get bored doing the same comprehension and vocabulary activities while reading short stories and novels. So I mix it up by sprinkling in a scavenger hunt and/ or crossword puzzle to add fun and variety. This packet includes,
1) The Necklace Scavenger Hunt and Crossword Puzzle Packet Scavenger Hunt for information
A 39 question scavenger hunt which is meant to enhance e
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
The Black Cat by Poe Speed Round Short Story Discussion Questions
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic scary short story that will thrill your students. This speed round game will promote meaningful discussion about the story to get your classwork rolling. Use as an independent activity or as a starter or supplement to a larger unit.
Questions are discussed in pairs in a game based on the speed dating concept. Quick and fun, it keeps students on their toes, and keeps them moving every two minutes to discuss a new question with a new partner.
Includ
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Speed Round Discussion Questions Bundle
The Giver Chapter 6-8 Crossword Puzzle
The Giver Chapter 6-8 Crossword Puzzle
If you like this idea and activity, you can get a bundle of crosswords for individual chapters and a whole book important quote puzzle for one low price here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Giver-by-Lois-Lowry-Crossword-Puzzle-Pack-3393899
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events and vocabulary in Chapter 6-8 of the classic novel, The Giver by Lois Lowery. . .
I have includ
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
ESCAPE ROOM - ANALYZING THEME w/ Medusa Greek Mythology
Students will read through the story of Medusa from Greek Mythology to understand how she was cursed and form a deeper understanding of the themes in this narrative. The story is beautifully illustrated with stylized depictions of characters/scenes from Mythology that students will enjoy. The escape room itself is not inherently difficult; however, the rigorous aspect of this lesson comes after students finish escaping. Digital / Printable Assessment included that tests student mastery of the St
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Can You Escape The Censors? Fully Digital Escape Room
Wrap up reading The Censors by Luisa Valenzuela with an unforgettable (& standards-based) escape room. This elements of literature themed escape room activity will have your students engaged!⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for an up-close look at the breakout rooms tasks! ⬆️Teachers love using this escape room to conclude the short story. You must read and discuss the text prior to putting students through this escape room. Trust me; the experience is much more fun when students have a solid unders
Grades:
9th - 10th
Types:
SHORT STORY "MIRROR IMAGE" by Lena Coakley IDENTITY UNIT materials
Bundle Includes materials to with Lena Coakley's short story, "Mirror Image" as part of a unit on Identities. There is a chart for practice with using Text Evidence to support inferences. Full Page short story poster can be used with Aspects of Identity Chart. Textual evidence Pages are included. Excel Vocabulary activity included. Super Sentence Vocabulary Game included. Vocabulary Quizes included Lexile Level 740
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant Crossword Puzzle
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant Crossword Puzzle
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events and vocabulary in this classic anti-Cinderella story, The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
. I have included both the crossword weaver and PDF versions of this puzzle as well as an answer puzzle. It is very comprehensive and a great assessment activity
It is a wonderful story that my students enjoyed so much. Now they love it. I thi
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Literary Elements Review Game- Secondary ELA
This review is set up as a whole-class review game for use with a projector. It has true/false, multiple choice, matching, and straight answer questions. It covers plot, setting, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, conflict, and point of view. Originally made for middle school ELA, but can be used for upper elementary and English I and II as well.Check out my other games:Figurative Language Review GamePoetry Review GameReading STAAR Review GameWriting STAAR Review Game
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
Also included in: Reading STAAR Game Bundle- Middle School Test Prep
The Giver Chapter 1+2 Crossword Puzzle
The Giver Chapter 1+2 Crossword Puzzle
If you like this idea and activity, you can get a bundle of crosswords for individual chapters and a whole book important quote puzzle for one low price here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Giver-by-Lois-Lowry-Crossword-Puzzle-Pack-3393899
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events and vocabulary in Chapter 1+2 of the classic novel, The Giver by Lois Lowery. . .
I have includ
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs Crossword Puzzle
The Monkey's Paw Crossword Puzzle
This is a challenging and comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, events, literary elements, and vocabulary in this classic short story, the Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs. I have included both the Crossword Weaver and PDF versions of this puzzle as well as an answer puzzle. It is very comprehensive and a great assessment activity.
It is a wonderful story that my students enjoyed so much. Now they love it. I think your cla
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 470 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands