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7th grade short stories homeschool curricula in English (UK)
Inferences: Short Stories with Inferential Questions
Practice making inferences--drawing conclusions when given some, but not all, of the information, now in short story form! Stories are geared to upper elementary and middle school topics, such as running for student council president, getting left out of a party invitation, and working a summer job. The following pages include:-10 short stories with 5 inferential questions each-3 categories of inferences: predictions: making a reasonable guess of something that could happen next environ
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Inferences Bundle
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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7th - 11th
Shirley Jackson "The Lottery" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (tradition)* theme (persecution)* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions and vocabul
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7th - 10th
Ray Bradbury "There Will Come Soft Rains" worksheets
This is a 10-page set of worksheets for the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* personification* figurative language* theme* tragic flaw* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions an
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7th - 10th
Taking a Shower Hygiene Social Story and Visuals for Students with Disabilities
This pack includes a visually clear social story about taking a shower, an alternative augmentative communication (AAC) board, numbered visual steps to taking a shower and smaller visual cues of the steps to proper bathing. The cues and book can be laminated for repetitive use.This pack is perfect for use with students with disabilities such as Autism.
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PreK - 12th
Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information about Fables, Myths, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, and Legends. This packet includes information and examples of each type of story. It also includes short writing assignments for each type of story as well. Students can either create a Folktale collection which will include each type of story or do these projects individually. Each story can be illustrated with drawings, paintings, magazine pictures, computer generated pictures etc.
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7th - 12th
"Flowers for Algernon" Short Story Digital Notebook - PAPERLESS
If you teach the short story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, you NEED this Paperless Digital Notebook that has EVERYTHING you need to teach the unit: Pre-Reading, Through the Text, Post-Reading, and Vocabulary Activities that are student-centered, engaging, and standards-based! This complete unit focused on characterization, motive, parallel episodes, and more. Plus, it provides relevant and intentional pre-reading activities to help students learn about their own intelligences and buil
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7th - 10th
Greek Myths and Legends Reading Comprehension and Exploration
This pack includes 50 pages of reading and comprehension materials and activities on the following Greek myths and legends: * Medusa* Pandora's Box* Theseus and the Minotaur* Aphrodite and Helen of Troy* Cerberus & Hercules It also includes a student research assignment. I use this pack for guided reading. For each of the above myths/legends there are 2-3 pages of reading material and 4-6 pages of comprehension activities that I have trialled with my students. The students loved this pack so
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4th - 9th
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FILM UNIT: DYSTOPIAN GENRE
Introduce or revise the dystopian genre with this stand alone or mentor text unit.Includes lessons that explore a range of the following concepts:Suppression of individuality and oppressive government controlExcessive use of social mediaAutomation of the workforceSymbolismLanguage useToneLessons include:2187 short film + analysis of symbolism and dystopian elementsHyper-Reality short film + analysis of technology overuse and creative advertising mini taskThe Luckiest short film + analysis of ton
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6th - 10th
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Short Story: Plot Diagram (Story Map for Fairy Tales & More!)
Using this Plot Diagram (also called Story Map), students record events as data points on a graph and label the sheet with rising action, climax or turning point, and falling action as they are discussed. The sheet could be used with any story. Two versions are included, one with a generic title (Plot Diagram) and the other for use with fairy tales (Fairy Tale Plot Diagram). The sample photo shows a plot diagram for Little Red Riding Hood.
I have used this sheet with students in grade 4 & u
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4th - 10th
Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find Powerpoint 46 slides
This powerpoint contains everything you need for Flannery O'Connor's short story called A Good Man is Hard to Find--images, literary criticism and quotes from O'Connor herself.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Thanksgiving Short Story: The Case of the Missing Turkey Leg
This quick and ready to use Thanksgiving short story comes with comprehension questions, figurative language worksheets, comparing and contrasting activity, and a narrative prompt. The Case of the Missing Turkey Leg is a cute mystery that begs to be read. Included:2 pages of comprehension questions1 compare and contrast Thanksgiving traditions worksheet1 figurative language identification worksheet with examples from the text1 figurative language worksheet where students draw literal and figur
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4th - 7th
The Knights Tale - Chaucer
An 18 slide PowerPoint exploring The Knight's Tale in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
Includes:
A summary of the story
Character analysis including the knight himself
Key tasks exploring character and plot
Key questions to provoke thought and reflection on the story
Grades:
5th - 9th
Five Little Indians Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with Five Little Indians by Michelle Good.About the Novel: Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention.Alone and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and foreign world of Downtown Eastside Vancouver, where they cling
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7th - 10th
Bundle Readers Theater Scripts 11 Fables for Building Character Traits
Introducing "Reader's Theater Scripts: 11 Fables for Building Character Traits," an engaging and educational resource designed to foster character development in students from grades 3 to 7. This unique collection brings enchanting tales to life, embodying essential character traits, making it an invaluable addition to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum. Product Features: Moral Story List: The Tale of the Honest Hedgehog The Tale of the Empathy Puppy The Tale of the Patient Parrot The Tal
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3rd - 7th
Middle School Creative Writing Elective Unit 1
Designed for middle school students, this unit may also be used for high school students. However, the level of the writing will differ. I grade the Student Notebook packet for completion only. Each unit contains ten lessons designed for-five lessons in Week 1 and five lessons in Week 2. This allows teachers to insert the Unit within the regular curriculum as a filler or just for change of pace. Unit 1 will work on a deeper understanding and practice of creative writing including: stereotypes; w
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6th - 9th
Historical Fiction Reading Comprehension Passage The Irish Immigrant
Watch your students' interest level perk up as they read this interesting, standards-based reading passage and answer questions to supplement your reading or social studies class. They will love learning about Irish immigrants to America around 1850 with this complete close reading packet. Click HERE to save 30% with the bundle!Set up is quick and easy. Just print or use digitally through Google or Easel worksheets, and you're ready for an engaging lesson for grades 5 - 7 or homeschool. This les
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Short Story Unit Plan: Classic High School Short Stories, Lessons and Assessment
Looking for a short story unit ready to print and pass out today?Included in this comprehensive 32 page document are 14 creative lesson plans on ten of the most well-known short stories read in middle and high school classrooms. The lesson plans start with a quick introduction/review to the elements of a short story (plot, setting, character, them and more, with plot line triangle review), includes a short quiz you can use at any time or as a diagnostic (can your students give an example of con
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6th - 12th
Fairy Tale Character WANTED Posters
In this WANTED poster assignment, students describe the antagonist or villain in a fairy tale. Student directions are included. (Student directions are best utilized in grades 3 & up.) You may choose to print posters with a variety of infamous villains, or you may copy a blank “mugshot” option so that students can create their own.
Wanted posters include images of:
Cinderella’s stepmother
Big Bad Wolf (Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs)
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
Goldilocks
Giant (Jack
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Women’s History Month Short Stories Female Authors English Middle & High School
Honor Women’s History Month with your students with this inspiring short story activity by female author, Gwendolyn Brooks. This is a great activity to complete on International Women's Day. This 3-day activity is intended for middle and/or high school English/ELA students. In her story, Brooks does a remarkable job of capturing the emotional world of her characters so that readers gain a deeper awareness of how the subtle undertones of racism impact the lives of her two black characters, a husb
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7th - 12th
A Mermaid's Guide to Writing a Story: A Creative Writing Journal
Designed for grades 3 to 8 this is a mermaid themed creative writing journal with an emphasis on learning how to write a story. Your student will learn about story elements while doing fun things such as drawing and designing clothes for her mermaid main character. A second portion of the journal goes through analyzing story elements in a story and provides lists of picture books, chapter books and young adult novels for the student to read and analyze.I made this journal because my own daughter
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3rd - 8th
Reading Comprehension Short Stories Story Passages Paragraphs & Questions
This 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Middle School Short Story Bundle
6-8 weeks of lessons with 6 fun and engaging stories for your Middle School students! 132 pages of resources! Teaches:ConflictCharacterizationPlotPoint of ViewThemeSimile & MetaphorImageryMoodSymbolismIrony Each story comes with a blank Plot diagram, Short Answer Reading Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary, Figurative Language worksheets, and Quiz. Also included are a number of extension activities, including: Point of View Journal pages Character Sketch Graphic Organizer One-pager (incl
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6th - 12th
"To Build a Fire" by Jack London: Text, 3 Reading Assessments, & 3 Keys
This has three different levels of reading assessments with the text and with answer keys for Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire."TextJack London's 1908 version of his American classic14 pages, 2-column format28 vocabulary footnotes2,383 wordsReading Assessment ADesigned for grades 9-1235 questions, 6 pages (2,383 words), 2-column formatBlend of in-text questions to beyond-text questions that require Higher-Order-Thinking Skills, or HOTSQuestions written in the style of ACT/SAT/AP questi
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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