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High school short stories webquests under $5
Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain Questions & Activities
These activities are based on the short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain.
There are so many activities in this lesson, including:
* comprehension/discussion and vocabulary questions for the students to discuss as a class, in a literature circle, or individually to answer
* a graphic organizer for the elements of literature
* a worksheet students can fill out while they watch the movie
* pre- and post-reading activities
* a bubble map for details
* a mini-le
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6th - 9th
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Indian Captive Primary Source Worksheet (French and Indian War)
Captured by Indians, 1758 (The Real Story of Mary Jemison Capture)This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the French and Indian War. I use this worksheet to help students better understand the book Indian Captive.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/cap.htmClick
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: French and Indian War Lesson Plan Collection
The Tell-Tale Heart Hyperdoc (Great for Distance Learning)
Teach mood and suspense using one of literature's original scary stories, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. This Google Hyperdoc includes 7 different steps to take students through anticipatory activities, multiple readings, text analysis, and reflection. The hyperdoc concludes with a choice of two summative activities for students to demonstrate their learning. Utilizes Google Forms, videos, Google Docs, and Padlet. Links and teacher directions for use are included.The steps included
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6th - 12th
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RAY BRADBURY Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life and works of RAY BRADBURY, best known as the author of FAHRENHEIT 451. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students learn more about Ray Bradbury. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the answers. You mig
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 2 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
Edgar Allan Poe Background Introduction Web Quest Activity Lesson for Story Unit
This Edgar Allan Poe web quest is a quick and efficient way to give students solid background information on the tragic and macabre life of the famed author, Poe. The webquest includes three links, one article and two YouTube videos, to introduce students to one of the greatest authors in American Literature!This web quest for Edgar Allan Poe includes:-15 thorough questions for students to use to guide their research-Three links-Epitaph activityThis webquest lesson plan covers the following CCSS
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6th - 10th
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The King of Mazy May by Jack London Questions, Vocabulary, Webquest
These activities are based on the short story "The King of Mazy May by Jack London. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. There is also a worksheet students can fill
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7th - 9th
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ROALD DAHL Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of ROALD DAHL, probably best known as the author of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” James and the Giant Peach, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students discover more about Roald Dahl. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answer
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6th - 9th
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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Questions, Literary Elements, Vocabulary
These activities are based on the short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. There is also a worksheet students can fill
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7th - 9th
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JOHN STEINBECK Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Students will enjoy literature fun when you use this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that introduce students to the fascinating life and works of John Steinbeck. If you’re teaching Steinbeck's novels Of Mice and Men or The Grapes of Wrath or the short stories “The Snake” or “Johnny Bear” or any other Steinbeck work, this webquest will help students learn more about the Nobel-winning writer.Included are . . .4 pages of questions (40 items) asking students to use research sk
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6th - 9th
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DOROTHY PARKER Webquest: Worksheets and Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of DOROTHY PARKER, author of “Big Blonde” and other short stories and poems. This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about DOROTHY PARKER. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might ...assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each o
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9th - 12th
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P. G. WODEHOUSE Webquest: Worksheets and Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of P. G. WODEHOUSE, author of MY MAN JEEVES. This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about P. G. WODEHOUSE. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the ans
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9th - 12th
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SUSAN GLASPELL Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of SUSAN GLASPELL, author of TRIFLES and “A Jury of Her Peers.”This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about SUSAN GLASPELL. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they
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9th - 12th
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RICHARD CONNELL Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of RICHARD CONNELL, probably best known as the author of “The Most Dangerous Game.” This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students discover more about RICHARD CONNELL. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each
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7th - 10th
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GEORGE ORWELL Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life of GEORGE ORWELL, best known as the author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. This 7-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students learn more about Orwell. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the answers.Y
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 2 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
ZORA NEALE HURSTON Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life and works of ZORA NEAL HURSTON, best known as the author of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students learn more about Zora Neale Hurston. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they disc
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: 9 HARLEM RENAISSANCE AUTHORS | Webquests | Printables | Worksheets
Greek Mythology: Heroes & Monsters (2 Puzzles / Webquest / No Prep / Sub)
PRESTO!This download is for two puzzles that will work great for sub lesson enhancement, early finishers, fun days, or extra credit! Great for fans of Percy Jackson!Use one!Use both!2 VOCABULARY PUZZLES: Your download includes a WORDSEARCH and CRISS-CROSS GRID that focuses on HEROES & MONSTERS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY!WEBQUEST PAGE: An information table that tasks students with connecting names and words used in the puzzle with their meaning in mythology.SENTENCE WRITING PAGE: A bonus writing pa
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5th - 9th
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HERMAN MELVILLE Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of HERMAN MELVILLE, author of MOBY-DICK and “Bartleby, the Scrivener.” This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about HERMAN MELVILLE. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they disco
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9th - 12th
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GARY SOT0 Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Students will enjoy literature fun and research fun with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that introduce students the fascinating life and works of Gary Soto. If you’re teaching one of Soto’s famous short stories or poems, this webquest will help students learn more about the man behind the work. Included are . . . · 4 pages of questions (40 items) asking students to use research skills to discover more about Gary Soto’s life and works · answer keyThis activity is suit
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8th - 11th
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SHIRLEY JACKSON Webquest | Queen of Horror Fiction | Worksheets
Students will enjoy literature fun when you use this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that introduce students to the fascinating life and works of Shirley Jackson. If you’re teaching Jackson's short stories “The Lottery” or “Charles” any other Jackson work, this webquest will help students learn more the queen of horror fiction. Included are . . . · 4 pages of questions (40 items) asking students to use research skills to discover more about Shirley Jackson’s life and works
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6th - 9th
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Chaucer Scavenger Hunt
This is an Introductory Activity that I used to introduce Geoffrey Chaucer to my English IV students before they read The Canterbury Tales.
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10th - 12th
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GUY DE MAUPASSANT Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of GUY DE MAUPASSANT, probably best known as the author of “The Necklace.” This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students discover more about GUY DE MAUPASSANT. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as
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8th - 11th
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ISAAC ASIMOV Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life of ISAAC ASIMOV, science-fiction writer perhaps best known for his “Three Laws of Robotics” and his collection of stories in I, Robot. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students discover more about the life and works of Isaac Asimov. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordiv
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7th - 10th
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Kate Chopin Webquest: Preparing for "Desiree's Baby"
Ever wondered how to make your students care about a story like "Desiree's Baby"? Enter this Kate Chopin Author Study Webquest. It's not just a random stroll through Chopin's life – it's a targeted mission to give context to a story that really needs it for that twist ending.What's in Store for You:Engaging Online Resource: It’s on the internet, so students might actually look at it.'Desiree's Baby' Context: The whole point is to get them to understand why this story is more than just old words
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9th - 12th
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FRANZ KAFKA Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of FRANZ KAFKA. This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about FRANZ KAFKA. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .·assign students to find all the answers or·divide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the answers. You might also . . .·direct students to
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9th - 12th
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