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Short stories Common Core L.9-10.6 resources
The Most Dangerous Game Activities - Short Story Unit - Questions - Map Project
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: Short Story Units with Questions, Vocabulary, and Short Story Annotations! This 90 page short story with comprehension questions resource contains everything you need to teach “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Perfect for your short story unit or The Most Dangerous Game unit, this short story package contains detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, character analysis, creative writing activities, pr
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7th - 10th
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Lamb to the Slaughter, Roald Dahl, Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Use the dark humor of Roald Dahl’s well-known short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter," to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes links to the full text of the story, detailed instructions, a 9-question deep-thinking handout (with detailed answer key, of course), and a writing activity that creatively uses an official-looking police report for students to summarize the elements of the story. The lesson also includes a police sketch portion (my high s
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7th - 10th
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Short Stories with Comprehension Questions - 11 Short Story Units - Annotations
This giant Short Story with Comprehension Questions Bundle contains 11 of my best selling products bundled together for a heavily discounted price! Perfect for short story reading comprehension, it has a variety of different short story activities, as well elements of literature activities and notes. This package has enough resources to keep kids engaged while learning about literary elements.✅Please check out the thumbnails and individual products in this bundle for detailed descriptions and im
Grades:
6th - 9th
Science Fiction Short Stories Unit - Elements of Science Fiction Introduction
This Science Fiction Unit Bundle contains four different Science Fiction short story units, including All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury, Rain Rain Go Away by Isaac Asimov, Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, and The Veldt by Ray Bradbury. Each resource contains a complete short story unit with questions, graphic organizers, answer keys, and more.Also included in this bundle is a complete Introduction to Science Fiction. This contains detailed student notes and information all about this exciti
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6th - 10th
High School Short Stories Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Vol. 1)
Expand your selection of short stories for the high school ELA classroom with this bundle of reading comprehension quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary games covering 10 narratives representing a range of authors (including Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, and Amy Tan) and genres (including young adult fiction, science fiction, and horror). A summative unit test and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF for
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8th - 12th
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Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive - Vol. 1
Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this bundle of rigorous comprehension and analysis worksheets covering 25 fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. With these resources, students will demonstrate command of general plot, build their vocabulary, write with clarity and precision, and make engagement with works of fiction visible. All materials are made for Google Drive and delivered as editable Google Docs. Additionally, a zip file containing Word Document
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8th - 12th
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The Necklace Unit - Guy De Maupassant - Short Story Reading Comprehension
This 45 page The Necklace Short Story Unit contains no prep close reading and short story annotations activities that are perfect for a short story unit on The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant. They include short story reading 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.★★★Newly updated in 2022 - ALL NEW RESOURCES ADDED!!!****************************
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6th - 9th
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell Quiz and Answer Key (Google Drive)
Eliminate take-home grading, evaluate reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Primary settingRainsford's hobbyAn inciting incidentThe characterization of the antagonistT
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9th - 12th
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"Where Are You Going,Where Have You Been?"COMPLETE UNITActivities,Tests,APStyle
74 page unit on the short story! NO "FLUFF": This unit focuses on LITERARY DEVICES, SKILLS APPLICATION, and LITERARY ANALYSIS. Unit includes reading guide questions and quizzes, vocabulary, literary analysis activities, and AP style tests and essays. Includes a sample essay. * 17 READING/ANALYSIS SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (based on Bloom's cognitive levels)* 10 READING/LITERARY ANALYSIS MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS* 8 FOCUSED ACTIVITIES (Individual or group work)* 12 VOCABULARY WORDS (handout and quiz
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Unit - Activities and Assessments
Bring your dystopian short story unit to life! This bundle includes activities, guided reading worksheets, reading quizzes, and assessments for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery." Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 20% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson:✏️ “The Lottery” Reading Comprehension Quizzes - Digital & Print✏️ Detailed Answer Key for Reading Comprehension Questions✏️ Guided Readi
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8th - 11th
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The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit Distance Learning
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is a great story about love and sacrifice; my unit includes everything you need to share this timeless classic with your students: the story, mini-research activity, reading comprehension and analysis, theme analysis, figurative language, vocabulary practice, and a creative writing exercise. Plus, everything can be shared DIGITALLY via a secured platform. I included a Google Slides version of the story and handouts that students can type directly into.This is i
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
"The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst Quiz and Answer Key for Google (Self-Grading)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst. Alternatively, the assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Point of viewThe reason for the narrator's
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6th - 12th
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9-12 Short Stories Bundle (9 Texts, 300 pages, 1 great price) / Print + Digital
The Short Story Unit is a staple in many literature classrooms. But finding quality, grade-level appropriate short stories that will engage students and lend themselves to ELA skills and content can be challenging. To make that process a little easier, I have collected high-quality short stories all in one place. All together, you get almost 300 pages of reading questions, writing prompts, visualization tools, and literary criticism activities. If you were to purchase each item in this bundle in
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9th - 12th
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Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket by Jack Finney Short Story Activity Bundle
Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket by Jack Finney Short Story Activity Bundle
This is a very comprehensive bundle with 40 pages of instructional resources and activities related to the short story, Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket by Jack Finney. I have broken the story into two parts and have created instructional materials for both parts of the short story. This unit was designed to give the teacher choice. I don’t expect that you will be able to use everything. These include,
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7th - 12th
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Charles by Shirley Jackson Activity Bundle Common Core Aligned
Charles by Shirley Jackson Activity Bundle Common Core Aligned
This is a very comprehensive bundle of instructional resources and activities related to the short story, Charles, by Shirley Jackson. This lesson focuses on cooperative learning and is aligned to United States Common Core Curriculum Standards. I think your students will enjoy this bundle which includes:
1) A comprehensive Lesson Plan aligned to Common Core Standards:
2) A scavenger hunt for information: This is
Grades:
7th - 12th
Coming-of-Age Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several coming-of-age short stories. Six narratives are highlighted: "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing, "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield, "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, and "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Answer keys are included. In addi
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8th - 12th
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"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this worksheet composed of rigorous questions on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will help students extend beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative (estima
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6th - 12th
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St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves | Digital & Printable BUNDLE
This BUNDLE for "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell includes the following items: Essential Question SignsAnticipation Guide (Google Form & Doc)Epigraph & Character ChartsVocabulary Quiz (Google Form) plus a way to study wordsFinal TestSt. Lucy's is one of the texts I have taught since the Engage NY units were released, and it's one of my favorites! This bundle includes some of the things I have created along the way to make things more interesting and not as
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9th - 12th
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Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the horror genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, and "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys are inc
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8th - 12th
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Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the fantasy genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Chaser" by John Collier, "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, "Tom Thumb" by the Brothers Grimm, "The Mortal Immortal" by Mary Shelley, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "The Moon Bog" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys
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8th - 12th
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Short Story Unit Bundle
This dynamic short story unit bundle includes activities that are both engaging and rigorous for students and easy for teachers. It includes so many print-and-go items. Students will read and complete activities around the following texts: The Lottery, The Necklace, The Most Dangerous Game, The Cask of AmontilladoEngaging activities include a fake Buzzfeed quiz to get students to anticipate a text, activators and summarizers for lessons, several activities that include manipulatives for kinesthe
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8th - 10th
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Coming-of-Age Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several coming-of-age short stories. Six narratives are highlighted: "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing, "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield, "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, and "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Answer keys are included. In addi
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8th - 12th
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Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the fantasy genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Chaser" by John Collier, "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, "Tom Thumb" by the Brothers Grimm, "The Mortal Immortal" by Mary Shelley, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "The Moon Bog" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys
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8th - 12th
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Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the horror genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, and "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys are inc
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8th - 12th
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