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5th grade short stories resources for Easel under $5
A Christmas Carol reader's theater play script (includes two versions!)
Originally part of the December 1998 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks Magazine, this traditional re-telling of the Ebenezer Scrooge story is perfect for Zoomer's theater, podcast, or classroom play--or add holiday hymns and create a full-fledged stage production. For 10 to 16 participants and innumerable extras. A second version from my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2010 Scholastic) is also included. In it, Scrooge is a woman, Eleanora Scrooge. Two comprehension activities are a
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury Short Story Units - Questions Activities
All Summer in a Day Short Story Units - Comprehension Questions and Short Story Annotations Activities - Perfect for your upcoming Ray Bradbury short story unit or Science Fiction unit, this package contains graphic organizers, All Summer in a Day questions, vocabulary, task cards, a hexagonal thinking activity, an engaging Pennant Project, and more!✅Be sure to click on the preview for detailed descriptions and pictures of everything included in this resourceThis creative and engaging package in
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5th - 9th
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Folktales Reading Comprehension Passages
Stories told by indigenous peoples of North America are featured in these 8 short reading passages with text and 5 multiple-choice comprehension questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The questions are modeled after the types of questions on standardized reading tests. Perfect for morning work or bell work activities, reading centers, quick assessments, small group instruction, interventions, test prep, or homework!Readability is in the 3rd-5th grade ra
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Short Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
The Lottery Short Story Unit - Shirley Jackson Middle School Short Story Project
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit - Activities and Comprehension Questions! Perfect for your upcoming short story unit or dystopian literature unit, this package contains graphic organizers and activities to go along with The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. The Lottery short story questions, a biography activity, a giant pennant project, and a hexagonal thinking activity are also included.✅Be sure to check out the preview and thumbnails for detailed images and descriptions about everyt
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5th - 8th
Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw gothic masterpiece
Now with comprehension activities and extensions! This adaptation of W.W. Jacobs''s Gothic masterpiece is perfect for grades 5 through 8 (and potentially 4th). Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, use it as fluency-building reader's theater or as as a full classroom production or podcast. This twenty-minute play includes nine pages and parts for up to eleven students. What would you do with three wishes? Readers of the Monkey's Paw learn that those who med
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5th - 8th
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Drama Reading Comprehension Passages
Supplement your elements of drama unit with 8 short reading passages that each feature the text and 4 multiple-choice questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Half of the scripts are fairy tale excerpts, and half are fable excerpts. The questions are modeled after the types of questions on standardized reading tests and include elements of drama and reading comprehension questions. Perfect for morning work or bell work activities, reading centers, quick a
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Short Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Compare & Contrast Characters- A Fantasy Short Story for Reading Comprehension
Students compare and contrast characters in the delightful fantasy world of Garlok the Terrible. The product includes a short story, student response pages, as well as conversation guides, roles, and guiding questions to help generate authentic discussion. Story Synopsis: It's showtime for Garlok- a hero has finally arrived! But things don't go quite according to plan, for either of them!This product is sold as a PDF file which includes: - Title Page- 2-page teacher guide for story implementatio
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3rd - 5th
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Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram Activity Using Story Elements - Easel Activity
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram. A hands-on activity for the story Rikki Tikki Tavi. After learning that the plot is the sequence of events, and having been introduced to a plot diagram with the story elements exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, have your students work in small groups or partners to cut and paste this list of 12 events from the story onto the plot diagram and label what part of the story they belong to. Blank plot diagram included (as an example). St
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Fairy Tales Reading Comprehension Passages Set 1
Supplement your fairy tales unit with 8 short reading passages featuring the text and 4 multiple-choice questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Fairy tales include versions of Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, The Queen Bee, Rumplestiltskin, and The Three Spinning Fairies. The questions are modeled after the types of questions on standardized reading tests. Perfect for morning work or bell
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Short Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Inferences and Context Clues Short Stories for Speech Therapy - Set 1
These short stories, designed for speech therapy, will help students make inferences and use context to determine meaning. Use in teletherapy by screen sharing the PDF with your students. Areas targeted include: learning new vocabulary, recognizing and understanding figurative language, and answering “why” and “how” questions. Stories are intended to be relatable for students in 2nd through 5th grade. Examples of story themes are: eating out, reading a report card, Halloween, and going to the b
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2nd - 8th
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Weekly Reading Passage Reading Comprehension Writing ELL Reading Context Clues
Summary of Story:Two friends who never bend the rules try sneaking out of school just once before they graduate eighth grade... Unfortunately, that day happens to go terribly wrong.About this Resource:This is one story that is split into five passages. Each passage has seven questions (5 multiple choice, 1 short answer, and 1 extended response). Questions look at vocabulary, context clues, synonym/antonym, and other aspects of close reading.Whether you use these reading passages as homework, par
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
The Elevator Short Story Units - Middle School Short Story - Reading Task Cards
The Elevator by William Sleator - Complete Short Stories with Reading Comprehension Questions and Task Cards - This package contains everything you need to teach this spooky short story, including The Elevator comprehension questions, answer keys, short story annotations activities, biography, task cards, and graphic organizers. These elevator activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts templates, and detailed instructions. Very little teacher prep is needed – simply print and
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5th - 8th
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Nelson Mandela Biography Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Resources
Learn about the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela with this engaging biography designed for middle school students. This resource is perfect for educators and homeschooling parents seeking to inspire their students with the story of a global icon for peace and equality. Available in both printable PDF and interactive digital formats (Google Slides™ and Easel), it offers a comprehensive learning experience for 5th to 7th graders.KEY FEATURESDetailed Biography: A captivating narrative that expl
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5th - 7th
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The Birds by Daphne Du Maurier Short Story Unit - Horror Short Stories Projects
The Birds by Daphne Du Maurier Spooky Short Unit - help bring this scary short story to life in your classroom with this short story unit or Halloween activity. This resource contains The Birds questions, close reading and short story annotations activities, and graphic organizers. While this resource can be used any time of year, it makes a great Halloween unit or Halloween reading activity.This engaging short story resource contains the following:⭐Close Reading Resources: A variety of Close Re
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5th - 8th
A Sound of Thunder Short Story Unit - Ray Bradbury - Reading Comprehension
A Sound of Thunder Short Story Unit - Ray Bradbury Activities and Reading Comprehension Questions - Perfect for your upcoming short story unit or Science Fiction unit, this package contains graphic organizers, questions, and A Sound of Thunder activities. Answer keys are included, as well as an engaging Pennant Project, story analysis task cards, and a hexagonal thinking activity!This creative and engaging package includes the following:⭐Ray Bradbury Biography and Scavenger Hunt: A detailed re
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5th - 8th
Read Aloud Plays: Hawthorne's The Birthmark Gothic Reader's Theater
A classic "mad scientist" short story comes to life! Build fluency and meet Common Core Standards with this adaption of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Gothic masterpiece, The Birthmark. It includes comprehension and vocabulary activities and keys. This compelling classroom play was originally published in the Jan. 2013 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, so you can trust it meets a high standard. Whether for reader's theater or stage performance, this six page play has parts for seven actors and is bes
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4th - 9th
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Analyze Author's Craft-A Short Fantasy Story for Reading Comprehension
This fun, engaging fantasy story has a plot twist that will catch your students off guard! Help them use that surprise to analyze the author's craft and improve their reading comprehension. Story Synopsis: Garlok encounters a mystery when he finds a "Dragon Wanted" notice posted in the forest. Who out there would be seeking his amazing skills?Want more Garlok? Click here for the Garlok Characterization BUNDLE and save 19% on each story!This product is sold as a PDF file which includes: - Title P
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3rd - 5th
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Lamb to the Slaughter Unit - Roald Dahl Short Story Reading Comprehension
Lamb to the Slaughter Short Stories with Comprehension Questions Unit -Perfect for your upcoming Roald Dahl short story unit, this resource contains Lamb to the Slaughter questions, close reading and short story annotations activities, graphic organizers, and more.✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails for images and descriptions of some of the resources included in this resource.This creative and engaging package includes the following:⭐Lamb to the Slaughter Comprehension Questions and Story Elem
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5th - 8th
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Main Idea Fluency TDQs & More Frogs and Toads CLOSE READING 5 LEVELED PASSAGES
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS! Nilly Dilly's Story Club: Common Core Quick Sheets,Frogs and Toads, All-on-One page, Close Reading, TDQ's, Fluency Check, ELA Standard Aligned, Strands listed, Answer Key, No Prep, can be used for high achieving/gifted Kindergarteners up to students on the 6th grade reading level. Common Core Quick Sheets are designed for a busy teacher to have ALL the work on one page for whole clas
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1st - 5th
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Tall Tales Reading Comprehension Passages
Swamp Angel, Annie Christmas, Pecos Bill, Doña Flor, Johnny Appleseed, Old Stormalong, Thunder Rose, and Paul Bunyan are the tall tale characters featured in these 8 short reading passages with text and 4 multiple-choice comprehension questions on one page. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The questions are modeled after the types of questions on standardized reading tests. Perfect for morning work or bell work activities, reading centers, quick assessments, small group
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Short Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Short Stories with Figurative Language - Figurative Language Unit Activities
Short Stories for Figurative Language Activities - This complete figurative language unit includes student notes, graphic organizers, and figurative language worksheets. Students take notes on figurative language, complete a sticky note scavenger hunt activity to locate devices in short stories, and complete a 4 page worksheet that asks them to identify figurative language devices from 4 classic short stories!✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly
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5th - 8th
The Little Match Girl Short Story Unit - Christmas Close Reading Passage Project
The Little Match Girl Activities and Close Reading Resource contains 40 pages of no prep close reading activities. Perfect for a Christmas short story unit on The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, these middle school Christmas activities include comprehension questions and answer keys, graphic organizers, and close reading activities.✅Please check out the thumbnails for detailed images of some of the activities included in this resource.This engaging resource includes the following:
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5th - 7th
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Literary Elements Using Pixar's Animated Short Film Piper - DISTANCE LEARNING
Want a new and engaging way to teach the literary elements? This packet was designed to help students learn the literary elements of plot, theme, and cause & effect, by applying them to Pixar’s short film ‘Piper’. This Packet Includes★ Finding theme worksheet ★ Plot chart (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)★ Cause and effect worksheet★ Writing prompt★ Answer keysIncluded is a ready to print PDF file with answer key and a digital Google Drive file with i
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4th - 10th
Making Inferences-A Printable & Digital Short Mystery for Reading Comprehension
Students use text clues and background knowledge to propose a solution to this short mystery! This product also includes guiding questions, conversation roles and a conversation guide to generate authentic discussion and close reading. Story Synopsis: Tommy Truman is a 4th grader who has a knack for discovering the truth. Have your students join his journey as he helps his fellow classmate solve a mystery!This product works well with our Making Inferences Mini-Lesson (designed for interactive no
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Making Inferences BUNDLE-A Mini-Lesson and 5 Short Mystery Stories
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