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Short stories Common Core L.8.2a resources
HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
Get all my short story resources in this money-saving bundle! All of my resources can be used for distance learning and in-person print and go. This bundle includes resources for both reading and writing short stories. You can use some with ANY story but I also included resources for specific stories. It is a growing bundle, so I'll be adding new resources to it soon!See the individual previews for each product.Created and copyrighted by Tracee Orman
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Writing a Historical Fiction Story (Narrative Writing/Research Project, 6-8)
This middle school resource combines creative writing with a fun research project! Students will choose a historical time period and conduct research to help them write an authentic historical fiction story. The packet includes 11 graphic organizers to help them conduct their research and to prepare them for writing their stories. Space is included for students to record information about their sources for citing at the end of their stories. An excerpt from a historical fiction story is also inc
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Growing Bundle of Writing Resources for Middle School Language Arts
2BR02B - KURT VONNEGUT - 6 DAY SHORT STORY LESSON PLAN
Kurt Vonnegut's chilling dystopian short story, 2BR02B, explores the dark consequences of a world without aging. This comprehensive lesson plan will engage students in the topic while covering an array of vital ELA skills.What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz- Analysis Questions- Quote Analysis Worksheet- Symbolism Analysis Worksheet- Written Response Question with Rubric- Text vs Movie Comparison
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Kurt Vonnegut Short Story Bundle - Harrison Bergeron, EPICAC, 2BR02B
The Leprechaun's Quest for Gold, Creative Writing/Functional Text, Middle School
Combine language arts and social studies with this fun spring creative writing resource! Students write a short story and practice their cartography skills by making a treasure map to supplement their story. This project-based resource includes four graphic organizers to help students brainstorm ideas for their stories and maps. An example map is also included. Be sure to include it with your other narrative writing prompts. This resource is also perfect for a St. Patrick's Day writing assignmen
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Holiday Writing Bundle for Middle School Language Arts
The Lottery Mentor Sentences, Presentation, Vocabulary, Activities
Do you need a variety of activities for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson? These literature activities will provide an anticipatory set, assess comprehension, practice punctuation use & vocabulary, and encourage analytical thinking. Included in these activities for "The Lottery":→ The anticipatory writing activity. Students will reflect on situations in their world. → A short-answer reading quiz. The quiz has 5 questions focusing on comprehension & 5 short answer questions
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Ultimate Short Story Unit Bundle | Secondary ELA Short Stories Activities
"Mrs. Flowers" excerpt from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Test
Reading and Writing elements are included with this test. Among other elements, the test covers: plotstatic and dynamic charactersmain ideaimplied main ideasynonyms analogymoodprewritingadding details to a webcomma placementbrainstormingsentence structure
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
Pick-a-Prompt (fully editable file)
This resource contains three creative writing prompts—fantasy, dystopian, and horror—with space for the students to brainstorm and write their stories. The students can choose which prompt to write a story about, and the ones they do not choose the first time can be assigned at another time.I have included a rubric, should the teacher choose to use it. The assignment is for the students to write 3-5 coherent paragraphs based on the prompt they have chosen. The rubrics are fairly general and You
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6th - 10th
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Figurative Language and Creative Writing Lesson
This lesson focuses on figurative language for a range of learners, as well providing a guided creative writing task (with the use of an extract from an original short story). The level is (US: 8th Grade to 10th Grade and revision for 11th to 12th Grade; UK Years 8, 9 and revision for 10, 11). Students learn/revise:1. Foreshadowing 2. Narration (first person narrative) 3. Mood4. Features of figurative language5. Application of figurative language. Specific learning objectives: 1. Identify featur
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9th - 12th
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Writing about an Alien: Point of View Lesson for Middle School
Students learn about different points of view with this fun writing assignment. First person, third person omniscient, and third person limited omniscient points of view are defined for students, and examples are provided. Students are then instructed that they will be writing a story three times, each time from a different point of view. They are given a narrative writing prompt about an alien who is lost and looking for directions. A point of view graphic organizer allows them to think about t
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Growing Bundle of Writing Resources for Middle School Language Arts
Spooky Story Starter Cards for Grades 6-8
These story starter cards are designed to spark creativity in students when it comes to narrative writing. Perfect for grades 6-8, the cards provide a setting, character, clue words, and a starter sentence to help students kick-start their stories. They are a beneficial resource to add to your other narrative writing prompts and are great for Halloween!What’s included in this resource:4 Spooky story starter cards including writing prompts with sentence starters Benefits:Helps students overcome w
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6th - 8th
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Round Robin Writing Project
Round Robin Writing Project. Students take turns developing aa short story together. This will later be revised, edited, and written down.This resource includes a general timeline and tips as well as instructions for the project. Meant to be used with worksheets in a bundle, but can be used separately if you're looking for ideas.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Round Robin Writing Project
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