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Short stories projects for Microsoft Word
"Masque of the Red Death" Symbolism Analysis Floor Plan Activity
Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Masque of the Red Death" is an allegory, so the focus is on symbolism and setting in this post-reading floor plan activity. To begin, students work in small groups to decode the symbolism of characters, colors, and features of the castle as they closely examine descriptions from the text. This activity is also a good opportunity to discuss the link to Shakespeare's "Seven Ages of Man" and other historical texts with information included in this activity. Next, th
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8th - 12th
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5 Day English Sub Plan - Emergency Plans - FULL WEEK Middle/ High School English
EDITABLE Secondary English 5 Day Sub Plan. Ready to print or email. Students will read the short story "Trap of Gold" and create a poster project. Complete with lesson plans, short story, and poster project all in 1 easy to read document. Also, works in multiple grade levels so you can leave one plan for all your classes. - Instructions are detailed and easy to read so the sub can simply follow along. - Plans, short story, comprehension questions, and poster project all included in one editable
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7th - 12th
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Fractured Fairytale Crime Scenes
In this assignment students will create a presentation of a mock crime scene based on a fairytale. Each crime will include characters from common fairytales. Students will include evidence to create a crime scene scenario. The assignment is organized into two main projects. The first part of the assignment involves creating a presentation of the crime. The second part of the assignment is a narrative story that explains the actual crime scene.
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5th - 9th
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick creative writing example (Just Dessert)
Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is an excellent medium to teach creative writing. The titled illustrations are accompanied with only the slightest bit of text. A mere suggestion as to what already has happened and might happen. Every turn of the page introduces a unique vignette, an intriguing picture that arouses curiosity that tugs at the imagination, thus sparking new ideas to fill in the blanks. The entire book is a collection of writing prompts! The tantalizing st
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Native American Origin and Creation Myth Choice Board
Students will use the THINK-TAC-TOE board to choose three activities to complete in relation to Native American Origin and Creation Myths. The first column highlights reading skills while the middle column focusing on writing activities. The last column appeals to students who have interest in art or technology. NOTE----The page numbers indicated may vary depending on the American Literature text being used in each individual classroom.
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9th - 12th
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Fun Short Story Writing Assignment for Unmotivated High School Students
This short story writing unit has been very successful with classes of generally unmotivated eleventh- and twelfth-grade students. The length and complexity requirements are easily adjustable for differentiation or to fit your schedule.
This packet includes:
• Silly story starters that students construct by picking a subject, verb, object, and adverbial out of a hat. (Grammar reinforcement!)
• Instructions for leading students in prewriting.activities.
• Editable assignment sheet.
• Outline she
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10th - 12th
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Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Activity | Letter from Roger Creative Writing
This is a great culminating writing assignment that teaches students proper business letter format at the same time! Students write a letter from Roger to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. The assignment is laid out as a business letter to give students a model. Excellent for reinforcing character development and point of view!Related Product:End of Short Story Unit Writing Assignment | Business Letter⭐ Follow me for new products, sales, and freebies!
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5th - 10th
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Analyze "By the Waters of Babylon" as a Hero's Journey
Did you know The Hero's Journey is an ancient plot line that has been recycled again and again over the past 3000 years? (Star Wars, Harry Potter, even The Lion King are examples.) Using an abridged version of the Hero's Journey plot structure discussed in Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces, students will analyze how Stephen Vincent Benet's short story "By the Waters of Babylon" relates. In this activity, students begin with large group discussion, then work individually to relate
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8th - 12th
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SHORT STORY PROJECT Poster Directions & Grading Rubric (any ELA short story!)
FUN - EDITABLE - POSTER PROJECT: Made for ANY Short Story. Easy, Fast Grading rubric included! Students Use 'Text Evidence' and Demonstrate: Theme, Parts of the Story, Vocabulary, Characterization, symbolism and more.What is Assessed: Students show reading comprehension, story structure knowledge, cite text evidence, show vocabulary understanding, characterization, symbolism, demonstrate creativity, and, if desired, practice presentation skills. Flexible: Great for the end of a short story unit;
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5th - 12th
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POV Writing Activity with The House and Questions
This is a great activity for Point of View; Whether you are reviewing or introducing it for the first time! Students will love this! It has them think and be creative at the same time!
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"The House" by Laurie Henry
6 story questions
Writing Activity
Writing Rubric
Writing Activity-- Has students write the story from a different point of view. Students will love this activity!
You can also then have students create a drawing of "The House" they see in their mind after reading.
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6th - 8th
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Halloween Narrative Writing Assignment from the Pumpkin's Perspective!
This is a writing activity that I used for over 10 years! My students absolutely loved it, and it allowed them to tell a story from the perspective of an historically inanimate object. The appropriate standards are included in this worksheet. There is no rubric, but I just used a narrative writing rubric to assess students.
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6th - 8th
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"Rogue Wave" Unit
In this unit is everything you will need while reading the short story, "Rogue Wave!" You will find pre-reading activities, during reading activities, and post-reading check questions. There are also two options for post-reading projects included! Enjoy!
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5th - 8th
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Popular Movie / TV Show Scenes *Drama Scripts* - Digital & Covid Friendly!
Popular Movie / TV Show Drama Scripts for Middle School!Resource Includes10 Scripts (both monologue and small group)School appropriate languageScenes can range from 30 seconds to 2:30Safelink Videos of each scene - Timestamps - Number of rolesActivity can be done both in person or online!Sign-up sheet available for students to select their scene
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4th - 8th
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Moon of the Crust Snow & Leave the World Behind film 6part task
Moon of the Crusted Snow & Leave the World Behind film connection + suggested short story connection6 part assessment taskAs you know, there is no film connection available for Moon of the Crusted Snow. I have built a unit outline with 6 assessment tasks for teachers to use in or close their MOTCS unit. The unit includes mini essays with short story connection, hooks, research, character development, and suggested body comparisons between the film and novel.This detailed 3 page document will
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11th - 12th
Edgar Allan Poe Project / Tell Tale Heart & The Raven
This assignment is full of 6 projects from which the students could pick after we read Tell Tale Heart and The Raven. They always enjoy this assignment. You could assign different projects to groups or just let the students pick! Your choice! :-) Each assignment requires that the students use critical thinking skills. FUN! FUN!
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5th - 10th
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Edgar Allan Poe Differentiated Curriculum: Gothic Diner
This differentiated curriculum includes eight creative activities with rubrics and an objective test with answer key. Students will have to select one appetizer, one main dish, and one dessert from the 'Gothic Diner'. The activities and test assess student's knowledge of Edgar Allan Poe's poem, "The Raven" and two of his short stories, The Black Cat and The Masque of the Red Death. I have used this differentiated assessment with my Sophomore English classes and have had great success. Student
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7th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby - "Be Our Guest" Narrative - Character Creation
Need a fun way to end THE GREAT GATSBY unit but are tired of the same ol' same. Here is a way to engage your students' creativity while evaluating them on so many different standards. Students in my classes love the idea of not having to write the same boring types of papers and actually contributing to Fitzgerald's landmark novel. Included is the directions and an example.
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9th - 12th
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Sign of the Beaver Final Project with Rubric
This editable resource can be used as a final project after reading Sign of the Beaver. This project allows students to use their creativity and individuality by picking one of the seven project choices. The choices vary and students will be able to pick based on their skills and interests! There is also a rubric that can be used to assess the projects. Project choices include:
1. Visual Timeline
2. Chapter 26
3. Comic Strip
4. Major Event Drawings
5. Wilderness Map
6. Animal Trap
7. Sign o
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3rd - 6th
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Short Story Projects
A fantastic three-tiered project to use during a short-story unit (or if you need a bunch of great ideas on how to assess student understanding of literature). Allows students to choose projects that interest them while still demonstrating that they understand the material.
Students choose three short project choices from Level One, two from Level Two, and one from Level Three to complete a portfolio of work they will be proud to present to their class or their parents.
Projects include: cha
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5th - 9th
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band
This is a study guide designed to guide students to understand this Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The students are given the link to the story within the study guide, and the story tells students when to go back to the study guide and answer each question. The story is taken from the Gutenberg Project and is edited by me to ensure it is school appropriate.
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Not Grade Specific
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Greek Mythology Trading Cards Project
This project is to be used as a culminating assessment at the end of a Greek Mythology unit. This project rubric explains EXACTLY what is expected of students so they can accurately prepare their final project. The assignment requires students to create 3 trading cards which will display information about any Greek Gods/Goddesses or Monsters of their choice, complete with a graphic. The students are also provided a list of Greek Gods/Goddesses/Monsters to help them choose their three cards.
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3rd - 12th
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Writing your Own Fractured Fairy Tale Assignment
Students follow these directions to write their own fractured fairy tale. The packet includes detailed directions, a rubric, and graphic organizers.
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6th - 9th
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Short Story Creative Writing Peer Review Protocol
This handout is ready to print and use for a partner peer review activity for short stories.
It solicits peer feedback on the following areas:
Title
Hook
Setting
Descriptive Language
Characterization
Dialogue
Transitions & Paragraph Breaks
Plot (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)
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6th - 9th
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Write a Story Using the 6 Elements of Plot!
For this assignment, students will write a fictional narrative with characters, settings, and events of their choosing. The narrative will consist of at least 6 paragraphs, one for every element of a standard story plot: Exposition, Inciting Force, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Each plot element will also have a writing focus skill. Focus skills include: sensory details, dialogue, conflict, pacing, character development, & theme.
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5th - 8th
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