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Short stories simulations for Microsoft Word
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions
My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story.
This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe
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6th - 10th
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Fable Story #26 Bottoms Up
Story about being addicted to alcoholism and that there is hope for someone who wants to quit.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Under the Rug - The Trial
Get yourself a good lawyer because you are charged with negligence in attempting to harm your grandmother. Different outcomes are a possibility as the jury will decide your fate. This readers theater trial is based on the short story "Under the Rug" by Jon Scieszka. Court is in session.
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4th - 8th
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Writing an original Myth with Grades 4 - 5
I have created the first 3 parts to an original myth based on traditional Greek myths, which can be used to teach pupils how to develop their own myth.Lesson 1 - Creating the setting.Lesson 2 - Introducing the villain and setting out the problem.Lesson 3 - Introducing the hero and building up the story.I have used this exemplar to teach children to write their own 'myth' over the course of a week, in stages, with time allowed for editing and improving. I have included the main features of a Gree
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4th - 5th
"The Bet" Creative Writing Assignment
This is a fun way to introduce your students to the story, "The Bet." It takes an entire class period, but it allows the students to be creative and learn a little about the story before reading it. It has two requirements that must be meant in order for the students to pass the assignment. Interestingly, students comment the following day on how they recognized the importance and impact of those students striving to disrupt class. Thus far, my class environment has always improved after thi
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7th - 12th
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Narrative Writing Prompts, Visualizations: Easy Step-By-Step Instructions
When it comes to writing, many students are given a prompt and told to begin writing. No time is given to preparing to write, resulting in substandard written responses.
I have developed a prewriting step-by-step process, designed to enable students to write far more detailed, well thought out responses to assigned prompts.
Steps include:
1. Relaxation
2. Visualization
3. Questioning (serves as a plan)
4. Writing
With these steps, students can form a clear vision about the topic or prompt tha
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3rd - 5th
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Creative Writing: is there a Creon in my family?
Short Story writing assignment paralleling the family conflict in Antigone
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9th - 12th
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Playwriting, Model/Sample Play, Unreliable Characters
Writing Whiz has created a lesson plan for anyone interested in helping students gain a greater appreciation of unreliable narrators and dramatic irony -- tied into the reading of "The Tell-Tale Heart." Included are internet links for teachers to find printable copies of the original story and a play or theatrical version of "The Tell-Tale Heart." Jumping off the idea of an unreliable narrator like the madman in "The Tell-Tale Heart," I have created a lesson where students will pair with others
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6th - 9th
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6 Mini Meditations on Animals
These short meditations are read to children while they are relaxing, perhaps closing their eyes, and imagining themselves as various animals. They are calming, with a positive message and are ideal for transition times, or beginning and ending the day.
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PreK - 2nd
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