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Short stories Common Core W.8.1d resources
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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Gift of the Magi, O. Henry, Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the short story, “The Gift of the Magi” by American writer O. Henry, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis, get them thinking deeply about the text, and provide opportunities for creative writing. This two-day lesson plan includes a beautifully illustrated copy of the story, an 8-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and two options for creative writing assignments with specific literary techniques for the students to include in their own O
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7th - 10th
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"Thank You Ma'am" Langston Hughes story, literary analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use this classic short story, “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes detailed instructions, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a powerful introductory paragraph to any literary analysis essay. All student handouts are included in both PDF and Google Drive formats.This lesson is best for
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8th - 11th
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The Scarlet Ibis, James Hurst Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the heartbreaking story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This three-day lesson plan includes a 7-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key/class discussion starters), a pre-writing organizing task that will get your students to dig back into the text and organize symbolic elements (also with answer key), and a literary analysis writing assignment where students will examine Hurst’s use of symbolism to support his them
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8th - 11th
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The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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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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Interlopers, Saki, H.H. Munro Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the classic short story, “The Interlopers,” by Saki (H.H. Munro) to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of the public domain story, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a newspaper article. You could easily extend this one-day lesson into two days by allowing in-class time to complete the journalism portio
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8th - 11th
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Thank You, M'am - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this res
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6th - 8th
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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Text Dependent Analysis Writing, Citing Textual Evidence, Outline, Organizer
Teaching character analysis, irony, theme, opinion, and symbolism using text dependent analysis has never been easier! These in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompts guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay focusing on textual evidence as support. The bundle includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, an argumentative writing outline, instructional video, detailed lesson plans, and the complete texts of
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6th - 8th
The Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
Edgar Allen Poe Short Story Unit Bundle/Answer Keys/Editable
Edgar Allen Poe Bundle short story unit bundle includes top notch graphic novel lessons from the following texts: "Tell Tale Heart", "The Raven", "The Bells", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and the bonus is "The Cask of Amontillado". Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of these engaging activities built from best teaching practices. The idea is to keep your lesson planning journey easy, so you can focus on teaching.Featured:Graphic organizers-for how to read a graphic novelPowerPoint
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8th - 11th
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To Build a Fire - Citing Text Evidence Argument Writing Prompt & Essay Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "To Build a Fire" by Jack London has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resourc
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6th - 8th
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Flowers for Algernon - Text Based Evidence – Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this r
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6th - 8th
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Marigolds Complete Short Story Unit
COMPLETE LESSON PLAN for a short story unit on Marigolds by Eugenia Collier.★ A perfect accompaniment to HMH Florida Collections Grade 8 Textbook. Everything you need to teach a 7 day unit on the popular text!Overall Overview: This unit introduces students to the struggles of The Great Depression through the eyes of a young girl who is coming of age during this difficult time in American history. Practice worksheets will help students understand character development, motivation, symbolism and t
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Collection Four: Approaching Adulthood Lesson Plan Bundle
The Tell-Tale Heart - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this
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6th - 8th
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Text Based Evidence, Text Dependent Analysis in Writing - Middle School Bundle
Teaching text dependent analysis writing has never been easier! This in-depth literature based writing prompt bundle includes lessons for 400 of the most popular novels, short stories, and poems taught in middle school! The lessons include argumentative, expository, compare & contrast, narrative, and persuasive prompts. Each lesson includes a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, detailed lesson plan, an instructional video, and a writing template.All aspects of writing are cove
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6th - 8th
Rikki Tikki Tavi- Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Rikki Tikki Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this re
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6th - 8th
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" by Walter Dean Myers has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are cover
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6th - 8th
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The Gift of the Magi - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resou
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6th - 8th
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Text Dependent Analysis Writing - Citing Textual Evidence - Character Analysis
Teaching how to analyze a character using text based analysis has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay focusing on character analysis with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, an argumentative writing outline, instructional video, detailed lesson plans, and the complete text of "The Lady or
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6th - 8th
The Necklace Short Story Unit Pre-Reading, Questions, Quiz, Essay and More!
This is a complete unit for Guy de Maupaussant's "The Necklace."You will get the following materials:Pre-Reading VocabularyGuided and Unguided Quote Studies with Literal and Inferential QuestionsSupplemental Follow-Up to Quote Studies on Literary Elements & IronyClose Reading Notes and Additional Worksheet Focusing on Values and Cause & EffectPost-Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking QuestionsEssay Planning Sheets, including a RubricMultiple Choice QuizKeys for all worksheets (exc
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Bundle for Middle and High School--Popular Titles! {CCSS}
A Sound of Thunder - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this res
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6th - 8th
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