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10th grade short stories resources for Easel Activities $5-10
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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Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
Grades:
2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Units - Questions - Activities
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - Print and go literacy analysis activities and short story annotations activities - A full text version of The Black Cat is included, along with Black Cat comprehension questions and Black Cat activities. These Poe themed lesson materials ask students to think deeply about text while practicing elements of literacy analysis. A great addition to a short story unit on classic literature, these short story reading comprehension resources include graphic organizers,
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7th - 10th
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Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Mini-Unit
This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.Included in the mini-unit is: ❒ A copy of the short story❒ A prediction chart ❒ An anticipation guide❒ Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for later theme and paragraph support)❒ Author’s purpose activity sheet❒ How to develop a theme sheet with an example❒ A graphic organizer to help students plan their para
Grades:
7th - 10th
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Complete Unit (Print + DIGITAL)
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is known as one of America’s first short stories. This classic story by Washington Irving is still loved today, 200 years after it was first published. Great story for Halloween!This complete unit was written by My Reading Resources, and it focuses on vocabulary. The unit includes: Student Packet - 18 pages of short answer questions, multiple choice, and writing prompts designed to address many CCSS for grades 6-12 (digital option)Vocabulary cards with several game
Grades:
6th - 10th
Scary Radio Drama Script The Monkey's Paw Horror Acting Script Interpretation
Part of a Bundle Want to "scare" up some fun learning? Here's a twenty-five minute radio drama script for students is adapted from W.W. Jacob's classic, gothic story, The Monkey's Paw. Through this 45 page resource, teach your students about plot, characterization, foreshadowing, horror while strengthening eading, speaking, listening and acting skills, too! This script has 23 +roles (including crew) and was adapted especially for the classroom. Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, an
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!
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
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Pandemics + COVID
Teach your kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other diseases of the past with these nonfiction, high school reading comprehension passages and questions. These historical articles will give teenagers practice in reading skills through discussion questions and writing prompts. Plus, this nonfiction passage can be accessed as a printable or digital resource. Click here to save 25% off the price of the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of indi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
"The Rocket" by Ray Bradbury - Close Reading, Analysis, Writing Short Story Unit
"The Rocket" by Ray Bradbury is a wonderful dystopian short story about a determined, poverty-stricken protagonist named Fiorello who dreams about going to space with his family. While not as well known as some of Bradbury's other dystopian short stories, it includes the same masterful language, unforgettable characters, and an imaginative setting. Therefore, it serves as a fantastic teaching tools for students. This reading comprehension, literary analysis, and fiction writing unit will allow s
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7th - 11th
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Short Story Unit: A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 35 page Common Core aligned NO PREP short story unit for the “A White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett. This short story teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess “A White Heron.” The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The review quiz and vocabulary crossword are available as Google Drive files. PDF versions of the text, the discussion questions, and student project
Grades:
9th - 12th
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"The Yellow Wallpaper" Reading Questions, Writing Prompts, and Lit Crit Activity
"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a classic piece of American literature. This text is a great opportunity for analyzing point of view, symbolism, and characterization. Similarly, Gilman's masterful text helps readers engage literary criticism and explore the relationship between power and privilege. To help students close read this text, I've included side-by-side text and questions, 16 writing prompts (and a rubric!), and a literary criticism tool. Included in a fillable .p
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: "The Yellow Wallpaper" Instructional Pack (50+ Pages, 4 Tools, 1 Price)
Fugleflicks Interactive eBook: Engaging Educational Movies by Kids for Kids
This Fugleflick interactive eBook is an exhaustive collection of 48 student-created, art-related award-winning super clever videos that will engage and entertain any student. They were made by kids for kids, oozing with creativity and child-centered educational content from classroom management issues to kindness to basic art concepts to simple encouragement to try your best. This book also contains movie trivia, how to's, behind the scenes movies and photos, articles, and exclusive content that
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PreK - 12th, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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Most Dangerous Game-- A Script for Easy Reading Hi/Lo
Most Dangerous Game Includes:-script-teacher and student pages-vocabulary study-pre-reading activities -comprehension questions -projects-quiz-answer key This script adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original horror story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and high schools, will be engaged as they read the
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Classic Short Story Scripts for Easy Reading Bundle 1
THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME Short Story Study Unit, Analysis, Questions, Activities
A ready-to-go, time-saving study guide to accompany the thrilling short story THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME by Richard Connell. Print-and-fold pages create a booklet that focuses on a wide variety of skills—author study, vocabulary, word webs, puns, foreshadowing, figurative language, prediction, genre characteristics, motifs and symbols, setting, mapping, characters, instinct vs. reason, comprehension questions and answers, and more!If you want to pick and choose topics, all the pages are enlarged in
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6th - 11th
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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
Visual Writing Prompts - Natural Disasters
Visual Writing Prompts - Natural DisastersIntroducing our exclusive product, the "Visual Writing Prompts - Natural Disasters" – a meticulously curated collection of 6 highly detailed and original images, accompanied by visual prompt student response sheets, tailored specifically for Middle Years students.Key Benefits:Time-Saving Solution:Say goodbye to endless searches! Our curated bundle eliminates the frustration of hunting for classroom resources. Each image and corresponding visual prompt re
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Visual Writing Prompts - Real Life Bundle
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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Visual Writing Prompts - Social Issues
Visual Writing Prompts - Social IssuesIntroducing our exclusive product, the "Visual Writing Prompts - Social Issues" – a meticulously curated collection of 6 highly detailed and original images, accompanied by visual prompt student response sheets, tailored specifically for Middle Years students.Key Benefits:Time-Saving Solution:Say goodbye to endless searches! Our curated bundle eliminates the frustration of hunting for classroom resources. Each image and corresponding visual prompt response s
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Visual Writing Prompts - Real Life Bundle
Visual Writing Prompts - Historical Fiction
Visual Writing Prompts - Historical FictionIntroducing our exclusive product, the "Visual Writing Prompts - Historical Fiction" – a meticulously curated collection of 6 highly detailed and original images, accompanied by visual prompt student response sheets, tailored specifically for Middle Years students.Key Benefits:Time-Saving Solution:Say goodbye to endless searches! Our curated bundle eliminates the frustration of hunting for classroom resources. Each image and corresponding visual prompt
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Visual Writing Prompts - Real Life Bundle
Short Story Unit: A Vendetta by Guy de Maupassant
Great for self-directed study for distance-learning or home school.Comments from buyers: “A helpful resource for a wonderful story” “Great addition to my short story unit!” This is a 36 page common-core aligned NO PREP short story unit for the Guy de Maupassant’s “A Vendetta”, the violent story of a mother's revenge for her son's murder. Lexile 1030 for grades 6-8; meets standards for grades 9 and 10 CCSS R.L. 9.6, 10.6 (cultural experience of literature outside the United States).Use this for
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9th - 10th
Archetypes of Characters: Myths, Traditional, & Classical Lit (Independent Work)
In this "Archetypes of Characters" lesson, students will watch a video to fill out a graphic organizer about the Hero's Journey. They will use their own background knowledge (or the internet) to complete a table on character archetypes (answer key is included at the end of the file). Students will then read three short stories and analyze the archetypes of characters using graphic organizers. A triple Venn Diagram at the end of the lesson has them choose an archetype found in all three stories,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Theme and Genre Independent Work Packet
Distance Learning Short Story The Monkey's Paw Close Reading Writing Research
The short story, The Monkey's Paw, is a great story to introduce students to the horror genre. There is an annotated text included via a Google Slides link to encourage students to practice note taking and identifying areas they might be confused.This lesson includes working with:- Literary Devices- Vocabulary- Inferences- Theme- Plot- CharactersThis lesson includes : (with rubrics)- Argument Writing- Creative Writing- Inquiry-based Research Writing ProjectCheck out these other close reads avail
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Monkey's Paw Short Story Close Reading Test Bundle Distance Learning
Flash Fiction - Micro Fiction - Short Stories - No Prep Distance Learning
Flash fiction is a form of writing that is straight to the point and is over in a flash. Working through this course will teach students what flash fiction is and how to write it. Lessons are taught with examples, after which students are tasked with writing their own short stories. Flash fiction has been around for a long time, and for good reason: it's a quick way to express yourself. This form of creative writing is perfect for stretching creativity and strengthening overall writing skills.Bo
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8th - 11th
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