Halloween short stories resources for Microsoft Word

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions

Created by

Book Lover 143

My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story. This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY

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English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.

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Grades:

6th - 10th

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Study Guides, Handouts, Assessment

Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" Activity Bundle

Created by

Renee Long

You need this packet of 4 activities to help your students read like detectives as they tackle Edgar Allan Poe's challenging short story "The Fall of the House of Usher!" For pre-reading, your students will think about or research mental illness and response to death from the 1830s.As students read the story, they complete the Active Reading Guide so they are focusing on the symbolism and duplicity in the story. After reading the story, students complete the close reading activity which focus

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Diagnosing the narrator in "The Yellow Wallpaper"

Created by

Alyssa Sylva

An activity that lets your students become psychiatrists for the narrator of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. A list of illnesses and their symptoms are matched to page numbers and passages. This activity is useful for finding and analyzing evidence (important to Common Core) and drawing inferences.

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Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

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Worksheets, Activities

To Build a Fire by Jack London Scavenger Hunt & KEY

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This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Jack London's story, "To Build a Fire" in chronological order. Students have to find the answers as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehen

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Halloween Short Research Project: Myths, Ghosts, & Legends Media Presentation

Created by

Julie Faulkner

With this standards-based short research task AND a digital media presentation project, your middle and high school students will be 100% engaged on Halloween. Student Experience: Students will be assigned a myth from their state or from a state in the US. They will research and create a media presentation to share their findings. This type of assignment is very flexible and is 100% editable. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, conclude a unit on Dark Romantic or Gothic lit

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+

The Cask of Amontillado Scavenger Hunt & KEY (30 Questions)

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Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

This is a 30 question open book scavenger hunt where students must search the story to find specific details. This works very well as an in-class partner assignment or for homework. As a guided reading of the story, it is a good pre-disscussion activity, and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is p

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Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

English Language Arts, Short Stories

The Landlady by Roald Dahl Common Core Test/Quiz Assessment

Created by

Making Literature Easy

-Higher level thinking questions use common core stems and are aligned to standards.-Editable word document-20 questions with answer keyThe following standards are assessed:RL8.1RL8.2RL8.3RL8.4RL8.61. RL 8.2 – conflict2. RL 8.1 – inferences3. RL 8.6 - foreshadowing 4. RL 8.1 – inference5. RL 8.6 – irony6. RL 8.4 – foreshadowing7. RL 8.2 – characterization / recall8. RL 8.6 – suspense9. RL 8.1 – predictions/inferences10. RL 8.1 – inference11. RL 8.3 – foreshadowing12. RL 8.1, RL 8.3 – inference1

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Grades:

7th - 11th

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CCSS:

Packet of Memoir Texts

Created by

LessonPlansNY

Packet of 12 Memoir texts *mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir *short texts for enjoyment *great to use with ELA test prep ~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~ Texts included: Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant) Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little) When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis) Laughter (Sandra Cisneros) Home (Michael J. Rosen) Hairs (Sandra Cisneros) Alone (Jacqueline Woodson) Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield) Mattie's Ride (

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Centers

Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Multiple Choice Quiz & KEY

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This 4 page, 50 question objective quiz on Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter" is scantron-ready and has 2 parts. Part 1 has 40 multiple choice questions on plot and comprehension. Part 2 has 10 matching questions on figurative language. A separate KEY is provided with the answers bold-faced. (8 pages total)

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Assessment

Writing a Short Story - Complete Unit

Created by

Kerry LeWarne

Your students will have their short story story written and completed in 15 days! This unit includes activities, specific lesson plans and every thing you need to help your students. My kids were very successful during this unit and enjoy it every year. It's positively directed but fast paced. How to Write a Short Story Day 1: Background Survey & Getting Excited Activity Day 2: Character Development Day 3: Continue Character Development & Setting Development: Where, When and We

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Grades:

4th - 10th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

"Masque of the Red Death" Symbolism Analysis Floor Plan Activity

Created by

Renee Long

Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Masque of the Red Death" is an allegory, so the focus is on symbolism and setting in this post-reading floor plan activity. To begin, students work in small groups to decode the symbolism of characters, colors, and features of the castle as they closely examine descriptions from the text. This activity is also a good opportunity to discuss the link to Shakespeare's "Seven Ages of Man" and other historical texts with information included in this activity. Next, th

Subjects:

Halloween, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

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CCSS:

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Lab: Paper Plate Periodic Table and m&m Atoms - Energy Levels and Electrons

Created by

TheScienceGiant

Students study the structure of the atom with m&m's atoms on a paper plate periodic table! This lab investigation on edible "electrons" and elements explores the Essential Question: How are Elements Arranged in the Periodic Table? And, How Are Electrons Configured in an Atom?"Share with your students edible electrons; EX: m&m's, skittles, smarties, cereal, or mini-marshmallows. Ss will model atoms of elements using a paper plate and different sorts of sweets. At the end of the lab, when

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Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

RST.6-8.3

, RST.6-8.6

, RST.6-8.9

NGSS:

HS-PS1-1

, HS-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-1

Also included in: StayGiant Candy Mix Bundle: Lab Investigations

Thank You, Ma'am By Langston Hughes Scavenger Hunt and KEY

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This 2 page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Langston Hughes' short story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story; they have to skim/search for details. This activity works well as either an individual, silent, directed reading or as a quiet partner, in-class assignment. It starts with a one paragraph background introduction to enhance comprehension. This lesson plan can also be given as a homework sheet or as an open book quiz. This is an ad

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Grades:

7th - 10th, Adult Education

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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Scavenger Hunt and KEY

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This two page, 50 question, open book scavenger hunt follows the story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story. This activity forces students to search for details as they skim through the text. It works well as either a silent, individual directed reading or as a quiet partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Spanish and Film Studies Store

El libro de la vida | The Book of Life | Movie Guides in ENGLISH & SPANISH

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2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. 2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en español. 27 Preguntas de la guía de películas en orden cronológico que incluyen preguntas previas a la escucha, preguntas para responder durant

Subjects:

ESL / ELL / EFL, Halloween, Spanish

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Día de los Muertos Bundle Activities: Complete Lesson: Readings, Projects, More

What Should Danny Do? Activity Booklet

Created by

Colourfully Learning

This activity booklet perfectly compliments the story book 'What Should Danny Do?' by Ganit Levy & Adir Levy.What's included in this download:- Doubled sided booklet- Make 2 booklets at a time! Print on A4 to make A5 booklets or blow it up to A3 and make A4 booklets- How to make and use the booklet instruction page- A scenario guide to help you keep track of all the story lines you have read- FOR AUSSIE TEACHERS Australian Curriculum Links English document for Years 1-3. Also useful for Heal

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

Flowers for Algernon questions for discussion or comprehension checks

Created by

Jessica C

Eight pages of questions based on the short story, "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes are broken down by progress reports and can be used as class discussion-starters or printed out as reading checks.

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Handouts

Grades:

6th - 10th

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Anticipation Guide for "The Landlady"

Created by

Nicole Manring

This anticipation guide will get students excited about reading the story and will get them thinking and predicting before reading the text. After reading the story, students will prove their comprehension and ability to make inferences by completing the handout/guide.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes Multiple Choice Quiz and KEY

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This 2 page, 25 question, multiple choice quiz on Langston Hughes' short story "Thank You, Ma'am" is scantron-ready. It tests for detail and comprehension; basically it tests to see if the students read carefully and did they understand the story. A 2 page answer KEY is included that mirrors the quiz. Additionally, both a blank answer sheet for students and filled-in answer KEY for teachers are provided if you don't have scantron. (6 pages in all).

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Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Assessment

Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Figurative Language & KEY

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This 2 page worksheet has 3 parts: Part 1 identifies the types of Figurative Language Roald Dahl uses in "Lamb to the Slaughter:" Biblical Allusion, Oxymoron, Onomatopoeia, Contrast, Simile, Parallel Structure, Alliteration, Repetition, &;Irony; the students have to match the example to the definition. Part 2 has examples of the same types of Figurative Language used in the short story, and students have to identify them from the word bank. Part 3 has direct quotations from Dahl's story, and

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Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

The Interlopers by Saki Multiple Choice Quiz & KEY

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This 2 page, 25 question multiple choice quiz is scantron-ready. The questions follow the story in chronological order; it a good reading check quiz and also tests understanding and comprehension. I have included an answer sheet for students if you don't have scantron, and 2 KEYS -- set up for scantron or the answer sheet.

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Assessment

The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt and KEY

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This is a 28 question, open book scavenger hunt that can be done as an in class assignment, either individually or with a partner, or as homework. It follows the E. A. Poe's famous short story chronologically, and some questions offer explanation or definitions. It serves as a directed reading guide and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves readi

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