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Short stories Common Core RL.9-10.5 resources for Easel
Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
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8th - 12th
The Monkey's Paw Simplified Halloween Story - TPT Digital and Google Classroom
An adapted text version of the Halloween classic story to assign on TPT Digital, through Google Classroom.Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your class but knew your students would be put off by the language? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to less advanced readers, special education classrooms and intermediate ESL and EFL students. It also makes a fine story for the regular ELA classroom.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thin
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!
Detective Stories Unit - Short Stories by Doyle, Poe, Dahl; Sherlock Holmes film
In this fantastic detective stories unit, you will explore the characteristics of the detective story genre and apply them to great short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Murders in the Rue Morgue), Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Adventure of Silver Blaze), and Roald Dahl (Lamb to the Slaughter).Learn what makes a good detective story and then work like a sleuth to identify genre elements in E. A. Poe's and Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories. Analy
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: Detective Stories Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Alice Walker Mini Unit w/ Student Guide for Everyday Use
Read and analyze Everyday Use by Alice Walking with this easy to implement guide! Students will examine the life and writings of Alice Walker, read and examine Everyday Use by Alice Walker, and apply their understanding of the story through introspective writing. This is a 3 (or more) day mini unit for Alice Walker's Everyday Use. It begins with an internet activity for students to evaluate her work and the short story. The importance of African quilting and a webquest activity is also includ
Grades:
9th - 12th
Secret Samantha by Tim Federle Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Secret Samantha by Tim Federle. This is a story about a timid 6th grader named Sam who becomes captivated by the new girl in her class. The short story is from the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards.This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent short story unit. Skills covered include mapping the plot, sup
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
Main Street by Jacqueline Woodson Short Story Unit Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Main Street by Jacqueline Woodson. This is a story about a girl named Treetop who is trying to overcome the loss of her mother in a town that is filled with memories of her. The short story is from the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, inferencing, comprehension, mood, sh
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn Short Story Unit Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist. This is a story about a boy named Isaiah and his family as they struggle to continue their lives after the death of their father. The short story is from the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, inferencing, c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
The Difficult Path by Grace Lin Short Story Unit Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story The Difficult Path by Grace Lin. This is a story about a girl named Lingsi who is a servant for the Li Household. The short story is from the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue vocabulary, comprehension, short response questions, theme,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
Grades:
7th - 12th
NEW Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit (Allende, Esquivel, Márquez)
In this fantastic Latin Folktales and Magical Realism unit, you will study characteristics of Latin folktales, analyze Latin cautionary folktales (El Silbón, El Sombrerón, La Llorona, La Siguanaba) and Latin animal folktales (Boitatá, El Cóndor y El Colibri, El Zorro, Jukumari), then explore genre elements of Magical Realism, and identify elements of Latin folktales and Magical Realism in A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Gabriel García Márquez, short story), Like Water for Chocolate (Laura Es
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Short Story Unit: "The Inn" by Guy de Maupassant (Print + DIGITAL)
Great for self-directed study for distance-learning or home school.This suspenseful short story unit is perfect for Halloween or anytime! Guy de Maupassant’s stories are admired for their economy of style and efficient, surprise endings and this tale of terror is no exception. The text can be found on the Internet in the public domain, and it is included as part of this unit with an added glossary. There’s a list of student projects students can complete, too. This is a 60 page Common Core align
Grades:
9th - 12th
FREE | The Tell-Tale Heart Lit Guide | Literary Devices | by Edgar Allan Poe
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story The Tell-Tale HeartIdentify examples symbolism and how they contribute to the storyIdentify the setting and how it contributes to the toneInsert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsIdentify and interpret foreshadowing and ironyDiscuss mental illness and addiction and its consequencesChallenge students to eva
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
The Possibility of Evil Lit Guide | Shirley Jackson | Literary Devices
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what it will do for your classroom:Encourage analysis of Shirley Jackson’s famous short story The Possibility of EvilExplore setting, irony, symbolism, and foreshadowingChallenge students to evaluate and interpret word choice nuance in meaningInsert students into the narrative and ask them to make and defend their decisionsDiscuss what the story tells us about gossip and rumors and how they affect today's societyWhat's in the download?A 1
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Drama Genre Short Stories | Bundle of 8 Lit Guides | SAVE 30%
The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Best Revenge by R.L. Stine Short Story Unit Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story The Best Revenge by R.L. Stine. This is a spooky story from the book "Scream and Scream Again" presented by R.L. Stine. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards. Skills covered include mapping the plot, mood, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue vocabulary, comprehension, short response questions, theme, internal and external conflict, and point of view.This
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Scream and Scream Again! Short Stories Unit Bundle Digital and Print
The Most Dangerous Game- Short Story Questions- PDF and Easel
This 4 page resource with answer key includes: pre-reading activities with vocabulary, discussion questions, and brief author-background questionsquestions for students to answer while reading that cover concepts such as mood, characterization, foreshadowing, suspense, and themepost-reading activities that include mapping out the plot and post discussion questionsEasel modified activityAnswer key covers answers wherever possible.Please leave a review and tell me how I did! All feedback appreciat
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: The Most Dangerous Game- Short Story Unit Bundle
A Private Experience - Standards Based Formative Assessment (RL.9-10.3, 5, 6)
This short formative assessment uses an excerpt of “A Private Experience” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to test student mastery of the standards. Great for before or after reading the full story or as a standalone assessment. Concepts covered include character development, literary structure, and author’s perspective. The file is fully editable with answer key and rubric. Easily copy to whichever assessment platform you use!
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Formative Assessment Pack - Reading Literature (RL.9-10.1.1-6)
Una Leyenda en Español Legend Folktale in Spanish Análisis del Cuento Digital
❤️Suscríbete para recibir mis freebies ✉️⬆️!¿Estás buscando una leyenda corta para tus estudiantes de la escuela media o secundaria? En caso de que sí, ¡no busques más! A ellos les encantará cómo esta leyenda corta (folktale from around the world in Spanish) llamada El dueño de la luz describe la cosmovisión del pueblo warao de Venezuela y explica cómo ellos entienden la transición entre el día y la noche y la creación del sol y la luna.Este cuento popular para leer incluye además actividades qu
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6th - 10th
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The Gift of the Magi Lit Guide | O. Henry | Literary Analysis | Irony | Theme
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze O. Henry's famous short story The Gift of the MagiEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, symbolism and climaxIdentify and describe examples of irony and foreshadowingIdentify and interpret specific word choice and nuance in meaningInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyDebate personal sacrifi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: O. Henry Short Stories | Bundle of 4 Lit Guides | SAVE 15%
One of These Days - Standards Based Formative Assessment (RL.9-10.3, 5, 6)
This short formative assessment uses “One of these Days” by Gabriel García Márquez to test student mastery of the standards. Concepts covered include character development, literary structure, and author’s perspective. The file is fully editable with answer key and rubric. Easily copy to whichever assessment platform you use!
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Formative Assessment Pack - Reading Literature (RL.9-10.1.1-6)
The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde | Lit Guide | Literary Analysis | Societal Norms
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Oscar Wilde's famous short story from 1888 "The Happy Prince"Engage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore character development & interaction, rising action, climax symbolism, irony, and foreshadowingExamine the meaning of specific phrases and nuance in word choiceInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short story
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9th - 12th
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A Horseman in the Sky (1889) by Ambrose Bierce | Lit Guide | Literary Analysis
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Ambrose Bierce's famous short story from 1889, A Horseman in the SkyEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, internal conflict, symbolism, irony, and foreshadowingExamine the meaning of specific phrases and nuance in word choiceInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyDebate the portrayal of war
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8th - 12th
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Fall Short Story Fun - Worksheet for "The Last Leaf" by O'Henry
Welcome Fall! This is a great story to welcome the fall season in your classroom. It is heartwarming and full of literary techniques for your students to explore and write about.The story is available here: https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the-last-leaf.pdf
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7th - 10th
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Paul's Case by Willa Cather | Lit Guide | Literary Analysis | Societal Norms
This easy-to-use activity is simple yet effective. Here’s what your class will do:Analyze Willa Cather's famous short story from 1905, Paul's CaseEngage with 10 high-level, short answer questionsExplore setting, character development, symbolism, irony, and foreshadowingExamine the meaning of specific phrases and nuance in word choiceInsert themselves into the narrative, make decisions and defend their opinionsDiscuss multiple interpretations of the short storyExplore Paul's decision to take his
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8th - 12th
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