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Short stories Common Core L.6.5a resources
Figurative Language | Reading Review
Rapid Read and Review is the perfect way to engage your students in relevant and rigorous review of figurative language skills! This figurative language skill-specific set reviews 6 different types of figurative language through high-interest, engaging stories written to demonstrate the use of all six types of figurative language. This Rapid Read and Review Resource Includes:6 Pages of Fiction Text Passages focusing on identifying and interacting with individual Types of Figurative Language3 P
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Activities | BUNDLE
"All Summer in a Day" Short Story-Metaphors, Figurative Language, Bullying Theme
This free, awesome science fiction short story resource is great for exploring beautifully executed figurative language, the theme of bullying, and a fascinating setting. Students read a very short, very well-written short story All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury that is available free in easy-print format. ELA students analyze the text, make inferences, cite textual evidence, and find similes and metaphors in the reading comprehension exercise. They even consider what motivates students to bul
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5th - 10th
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O. HENRY | THE LAST LEAF Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets | Printables
Students enjoy one of O. Henry’s surprise endings as they explore the meaning of friendship in “The Last Leaf,” one of the author’s most famous short stories.Your 16-page, reproducible study guide includes . . .• introduction, background information, audio and video suggestions• full text of the short story• vocabulary pertinent to the short story• comprehension questions that accompany the short story• a vocabulary test• a selection test on the short story• a number of post-reading topics for
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
"Little Red Riding Hood" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
Help middle and high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering a classic Grimm's fairy tale titled "Little Red Riding Hood" (also called "Little Red Cap"). An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable option is availabl
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6th - 12th
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Short Story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury - Cite Literary Devices
This awesome science fiction short story is great for exploring beautifully executed literary devices and getting students to cite them such as: onomatopoeia and other sound words, concrete imagery, metaphors, similes, and dramatic irony. Students read a very short, very well-written short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury that is available free online. It was written in 1950 about a futuristic "smart home" that is alive with automation, but otherwise the occupants have perished
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5th - 11th
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Figurative Language Create a Comic Strip! Find, Annotate, and Create!
Unleash Creativity & Figurative Language: Comic Strip Challenge!Bring stories to life and solidify figurative language skills with this engaging activity resource!Figurative Language Create a Comic Strip is designed for Grades 5-8 students and provides a unique way to:Deepen understanding of common figurative language terms like simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.Practice identifying figurative language in original stories.Develop creative storytelling skills through comic stri
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The ULTIMATE Figurative Language Fun & Learning Bundle!
The Hidden Compass: A Pirate's Tale of Figurative Language
Welcome to this fun lesson, where we embark on an exciting journey into the world of figurative language with the captivating story "The Hidden Compass: A Pirate's Tale"!!In this adventure-filled narrative, not only will we unravel the mysteries of the high seas, but we will also dive deep into the rich tapestry of figurative language woven throughout the tale.Included:1-PowerPoint2-The Story3-The worksheet4-The answer keyFigurative language adds depth and imagery to writing, allowing authors to
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5th - 7th
Figurative Language. 8 STORIES ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8
8 new (first published on TPT December 2021) and original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.The following story titles are included:Ana And The AnacondaBrad's Beautiful BatCharlie's Castle ClimbLatoya's Little LionMaria's Marvelous MoleDwayne's Dodgy DroneSarah's Soapbox SpeedRonald's Roaring RocketPDF versions in a zip file. These activities are perfect for weekly homewor
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: 15 FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STORIES BUNDLE
Tell-Tale Heart Complete Study Unit Activities and Assessments
This resource is a complete unit for the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. This resource includes the full text, as well as additional classroom teaching supports, in addition to numerous activities to support student literacy skills. Unit Focus:Making predictions, Close Reading, Tone, Story Plot, Point of View, Inferring, Symbolism Unit Includes: •Teacher Guide•Unit Title Page Poster•Thinking about the big ideas•About the Author•Pre-Reading Predicting Activities•Printable Di
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Idiom, Simile, Metaphor
A short story filled with figurative language! Students search for and highlight similes, metaphors, and idioms as they read this delightful tale, when they are done, they list them in three columns. Bonus Activity allows students to be creative and draw a picture of their favorite scene from the story.
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2nd - 8th
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Figurative Language Practice Review and Game
In this file, you will receive a variety of pieces that work together to create a 3 to 5 day lesson on figurative language. In this lesson/unit, you will cover the following types figurative language: Cliche, Hyperbole, Idiom, Metaphor, Personification, Simile, Onomatopoeia and Alliteration.
In this file, there is a graphic organizer/chart for students. As a whole class or individually, students will use this chart to create definitions and example sentences that use each of the types of figurat
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4th - 6th
"The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm's fairy tales into the classroom. "The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. With this set of high-order questions, teachers will be able to extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor, the
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7th - 12th
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"The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm. The brevity of the narrative, coupled with the learning objectives of the activity, helps teachers fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are made f
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6th - 12th
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"The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Printable)
Engage a variety of middle and high school students with the incorporation of Grimm's fairy tales into the classroom. "The Queen Bee" by the Brothers Grimm is a short story about the importance of protecting the vulnerable and the positive effects of performing good deeds for others. With this set of high-order questions, teachers will be able to extend reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor, the
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6th - 12th
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The Day Boy and the Night Girl: A Close Reading of the Classic Story
Looking for a classic, dynamic, new-to-them text? Short on time? George MacDonald's 1904 short story/novella is included here with integrated study questions - many aligned to 6th grade common core standards. (The story is chunked so that many pages could be used as stand-alone passage assessments with 2-5 corresponding questions apiece. Some pages will also feature a question for which reading of prior pages is necessary.) This resource can be used in a variety of settings: as independent study
Grades:
6th - 9th
"The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help middle and high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering "The Wolf and the Man" by the Brothers Grimm. The brevity of the narrative, coupled with the learning objectives of the activity, helps teachers fill awkward gaps in the teaching schedule without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delive
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6th - 12th
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Onomatopoeia Activities
This file contains 3 onomatopoeia puzzles and a drawing project. It is aligned to the figurative language standards for common core.
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6th - 8th
"The Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Questions
Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers; even middle and high school students may use Grimms' fairy tales as tools for extending beyond reading comprehension and practicing close reading analysis skills. "The Dog and the Sparrow" by the Brothers Grimm is a representative short story that promotes active engagement with fiction, particularly with respect to struggling and reluctant readers. English Language Arts teachers may assign this set of rigorous questions to complement the story a
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6th - 12th
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Idiom of the Week
List of 50 idioms and a worksheet that can be used as a daily activity.
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4th - 6th
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