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7th grade short stories research under $5
The Tell-Tale Heart — Guilty or Not Guilty Trial Activity using Textual Evidence
Guilty or not guilty?! Let your students decide the fate of the narrator from The Tell-Tale Heart!This activity requires research, critical thinking, close reading, literary analysis, and finding textual evidence to justify responses. Students will research the different degrees of murder in the United States. Then they will take on the role of the judge for the trial against the narrator in the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Students will use both critical thinking skills and e
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: The Tell-Tale Heart Reading Comprehension Activities BUNDLE
Urban Legend Webquest
An 18 question mini research assignment on urban legends.
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7th - 10th
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A Creative Research Project for Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" {CCSS}
This activity is the perfect way to blend research and creativity! It is CCSS aligned and best used after students have spent time reading and comprehending Ray Bradbury's short story, "All Summer in a Day." It easily complements any science-fiction, dystopian, or short story unit!
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-Provides students with clear guidelines and four web links to reliable sources.
-Includes graphic organizer with columns for tracking sources, recording information, and evaluating recorded information (cr
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6th - 9th
Animal Book Report- Non-Fiction Animal Study
I used this book report after introducing informational texts to my students. I had them split into groups and use non-fiction books to study each of the animals. They had to first learn about it themselves, and then introduce the animal to a peer. It was a great way to encourage presentations as well.
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2nd - 9th
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3-LS2-1
Life in a Shtejtl, from a Holocaust survivor perspective.
This lesson is an annotated story of the Jewish experience of life in a shtejtl. Following the two page story, there are two open ended questions for students to answer as well as 8 more multiple choice questions. This assignment is useful for students to build prior knowledge for the Jewish experience, particularly if students are learning about the Holocaust. The questions created were designed to increase reading skills in inference,main idea, comparing differences, and comprehension. The que
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5th - 8th
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Amerika Packson. Discovering 50 US States: Georgia
399) APG-C/BW Introducing "Amerika Packson in Georgia" Resource Pack: Explore the Peach State's Charms and Wonders! Get ready for a Southern adventure like no other as Amerika Packson sets off to uncover the hidden treasures and scenic splendors of Georgia! ✨ Join her on this delightful escapade through charming towns, historic landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes, toons illustrated in collaboration with the talented cartoonist, Ron Leishman! Discover Georgia: From the bustling streets of Atl
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: 400) Amerika Packson. Bundle: Georgia
Amerika Packson. Discovering 50 US States: Texas.
397) APT-C/BWIntroducing "Amerika Packson in Texas" Resource Pack: A Wild Adventure through the Lone Star State! Saddle up for an unforgettable journey with Amerika Packson as she traverses the vast landscapes and iconic locales of Texas! Embark on this thrilling adventure filled with captivating narratives and breathtaking toons, brought to life through our amazing collaboration with the talented cartoonist, Ron Leishman! Explore Texas: From the rugged deserts of Big Bend to the bustling stree
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Amerika Packson. Bundle: Texas
Folklore Research Project
This project is designed to allow students to do research on different kinds of folklore and turn their work into a poster project to share with the class. Students will read and share the story, as well as look into the history and culture where it came from, characterize the protagonists, as well as determine the type of folklore (myth, legend, tall tale, urban legend, or fable).Included in this resource are the directions, rubric, lists of folktales for students to choose from, and an answer
Martian Colony Project
This is a fun and creative project for students to complete after reading "Dark They Were & Golden Eyed" by Ray Bradbury and/or any other type of science fiction stories. It allows students to be creative in a small group setting, while also using critical thinking skills both independently and in their group. Students create their own colonies on Mars by submitting a proposal, creating a flag, writing a pledge and much more!
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4th - 9th
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Bullying Mini-Unit Using "Betty Ann" Short Story {Common Core Aligned}
Bulling is, sadly, prevalent in today's schools. Help your students understand its causes and effects using Ina Hughs' wonderful short story, "Betty Ann." Coupled with nonfiction articles on bullying prevention, your students will LOVE making real-world connections while learning!
This product includes:
***a presentation with step-by-step slides for maneuvering throughout the unit AND links to websites
***a cause and effect graphic organizer
***a graphic organizer for nonfiction articles
***a
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5th - 7th
Veterans Day Activity; The Wall Comprehension
Looking for a fun way to teach Veterans Day? This is an interactive presentation made on Canva. The Canva link is on the slides if you would like to make a template on Canva to share; You can use this as Google Slides also. The presentation includes a story (The Wall by Eve Bunting) and Comprehension questions. This also has a virtual field trip the The Wall Memorial. The students will explore the virtual field trip and write a short 5 sentence essay about their experience.
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4th - 9th
Sports-History Analogies: 1992 NBA Dream Team and the Founding Fathers
**The link below is for all 20 sports-history analogy readings and activities, being sold now for a special discounted price!
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Engage students with these sports and history analogies!
This analogy comes from a series of sports-history comparisons in Nick's store, comparing American sports figures to American historical figures.
This product compares the greatest teams in political
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Science of Sports: Curling Article
This informative article gives information on an odd Olympic sport: Curling. It explains the scientific involvement that makes this sport possible and which forces are at work. Great for a lesson on forces and motion.
In my lesson plan, a video is also shown before the students read the article. The video can be downloaded from the following youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTVqtGTfIc8
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5th - 8th
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The Monkey's Paw pre-reading questions
This is a list of at least 6 questions for the students to research and provide for class before reading the short story, The Monkey's Paw. The questions are ways for students to visualize the topic of the short story as well as parallel the vocabulary list.
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6th - 12th
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LAST COVER by Paul Annixter - Quiz, Vocabulary and more
For this story with conflict between man and nature, here is a quiz to check on students' comprehension as well as an essential question to challenge their thinking. Included are -- Quiz; two pages - identify who said or did, indicate whether statements are true or false, multiple choice (from a choice of three), and essay questions,- Word Study - with spelling ladders and synonym/antonym identification exercise and some definition responses,- Short Word Search, on Word Study page,- Essential Q
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6th - 9th
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HMH Collection 2 Activity Greek/Roman Gods & Goddesses Fill-in Chart
*******GREEK/ROMAN MYTHOLOGY GODS & GODDESSES FILL-IN CHART to be used in conjunction with a mini-unit prior to reading the story of "The Flight of Icarus" in Collection 2********Fill-in the blank chart for studying Greek and Roman Gods/Goddesses. There is a blank fill-in and a scaffolded fill-in for different levels of learning. Answer key included. Use in conjunction with Greek Mythology stories or have students fill in the chart in pairs through internet research or class notes.
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4th - 8th
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Pentecost Projects - Create Picture Books!
This project allows students to demonstrate in a creative way what they have learned about Pentecost. Included is a PowerPoint with guidelines the students will need to complete the project. The first two slides provide an outline to create a picture book about Pentecost using art supplies. For a second option, the last two slides provide an outline to create a picture book that is totally digital by using Google Slides. Students are encouraged to work in groups on this project and to read the
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6th - 10th
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Sports-History Analogies: Muhammad Ali and John Locke
**The link below is for all 20 sports-history analogy readings and activities, being sold now for a special discounted price!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sports-History-Analogies-20-Bundled-Readings-and-Activities-3556150
This analogy comes from a series of sports-history comparisons, comparing American sports figures to American historical figures.
This product compares Muhammad Ali to John Locke, in particular how the two icons share the commonality of revolting against unj
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sports-History Analogies: Salem Witch Trials and Duke University Lacrosse Trial
**The link below is for all 20 sports-history analogy readings and activities, being sold now for a special discounted price!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sports-History-Analogies-20-Bundled-Readings-and-Activities-3556150
This analogy comes from a series of sports-history comparisons in Nick's store, comparing American sports figures to American historical figures.
This product compares the witch hunts in Salem, Massachusetts to the witch hunt in Durham, North Carolina (Duke
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Italian Renaissance Painters: Raphael
Italian Renaissance Painters: Raphael is a short story about the life of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483 – 1520) who, together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, is considered one of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance. Better known simply as Raphael, this account of his life is part of a larger collection of stories by Amy Steedman called The Knights of Art, which itself is based on an earlier work by Giorgio Vasari titled The Lives of the Painters.
The story about Raphael has
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7th - 12th
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"The Outcasts of Poker Flat" - Pre-Reading Web Quest
Links with questions / activities.In a Word document so you can add or take away.Topics Covered:Setting - The Gold RushAuthor - Bret HarteLiterary Movement - NaturalismHistorical Connection - Donner Party
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7th - 12th
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Narrative / Short Story Planning Page
One page printable of a basic narrative planning template. Includes boxes for writing the main character, supporting characters, setting, problem & solution, intro, middle, and ending.
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3rd - 7th
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