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9th grade short stories videos
"Monkey's Paw" Engaging Short Story Analysis (Mood, Theme, and Foreshadowing)
This is not only a comprehensive lesson using the classic tale "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, but it is also a whole lot of fun for middle school students! This story is great to teach around Halloween time!What you get in the student guide:1) Background information2) Anticipation guide3) Mini research opportunity on superstitions4) Full copy of the unabridged text5) Mood analysis sheet6) Foreshadowing analysis sheet7) Socratic question sheet8) Theme: fate vs. free will analysis9) Film / sho
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6th - 10th
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Teach Language Arts with Film Clips: Suspense and Foreshadowing
This short Film, Alma, is an excellent tool to have students review suspense and foreshadowing techniques. Students love the "creepy" film and figuring out exactly what has happened to the character. The file includes the film, student worksheets, and an answer key. The 4 worksheet pages include pause times to have students reflect and infer, as well as screenshots for analyzing examples of foreshadowing. Older students will enjoy this film which is not too young and engaging enough to keep them
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6th - 12th
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Plot Diagram with Pixar's Digital Short
This is a video that uses Pixar's Digital short, "Lifted," to teach plot diagram. Within the 8 minute video, you'll see the entire Disney cartoon played out while a plot diagram is carefully being built around the action of the plot. Students can see the action of the story and where it fits in precisely on the plot diagram. See the sample for specific format.
At the end of the video, there is a list of student tips for how to effectively organize a short story on a plot diagram.
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5th - 12th
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Disney Pixar-- Topic vs. Theme (Dug's Special Mission)
For this activity, students will be watching a Disney Pixar short film in order to apply their knowledge of topic vs. theme. This is such a fun way to get students engaged and apply their knowledge to a visual text. Great way to assess introductory theme vs. topic skills.Students will need to take notes and track topics during the mini-movie, and then eventually turn it into a thematic statement. They will also need to support their theme with specific evidence from the mini-movie. The link to t
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5th - 9th
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Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Creative Book Report Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and explore six creative alternatives suitable for any novel or short story. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from the start. From dynamic character
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7th - 10th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story
Write an Alternate Ending - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the characters and
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7th - 10th
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Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions
Book Report Digital Projects for Any Novel or Short Story - Video Introductions: Ditch the traditional book report and use these six creative digital alternatives suitable for any novel or short story instead. Engage even your most reluctant students with this comprehensive digital bundle, which includes everything you need to implement these innovative projects. Each digital assignment is accompanied by a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer, designed to hook students from
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7th - 10th
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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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9th - 12th
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Point of View Writing Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Point of View Writing Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Elevate traditional book reports with the "Point of View of an Object" project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this project, students will embark on a creative journey by retelling the narrative from the perspective of an object within the story. By assuming the viewpoint of this object, students will explore specific observations, reflect on key characters and their decisions, and offer unique insights into
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7th - 10th
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They're Made Out of Meat - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "They're Made Out of Meat" by Terry Bisson 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 th
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9th - 12th
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The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu - Text Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu 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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9th - 12th
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Write an Alternate Ending - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project
Write an Alternate Ending - Novel or Short Story Digital Book Report Project: Elevate traditional book reports with this engaging "Alternate Ending" digital project suitable for any novel or short story. Students will craft a found alternate ending to the narrative they've just read, sparking creativity and critical thinking. As part of the project, they will also assume the role of a distinguished literary professor, eager to analyze and discuss the implications of the new ending on the charact
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7th - 10th
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Harrison Bergeron - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut 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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9th - 12th
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La clase de confesiones Movie Talk/Book Trailer +14 Activities Spanish Level 1+
Please note that this is the book trailer for "La clase de confesiones" with activities. Teachers do not need to purchase the book in order to use this resource in class. It can be used as a standalone, or as a support to the book. *Download supporting documents This resource is a Book Trailer/Movie Talk that can be used with the level 1 novel: La clase de confesiones or USED AS ITS OWN resource. All the activities in the packet are based on the Book Trailer. There are a total of 14 activities.
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6th - 12th
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EARTH DAY activity, author reading, grade 4 +, A World Worth Imagining
Earth Day activity...I invite you this Earth Day to tell a different kind of story, one with a different kind of message- hope.(purchase includes a pdf version as well as an author audio reading of A World Worth Imagining). A World Worth Imagining was inspired by a wonderful group of young people I have taught for many years. One Earth Day morning standing by our pond, I invited the children to close their eyes and imagine what it might look like in one hundred years. One of the girls refused, b
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" Film Adaptation Guide
This resource is intended to accompany Annette Jung’s animated version and the 1941 short film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart". This story is always one of the most memorable throughout the year!
In my 8th grade class, students would answer these questions individually to prepare for a Socratic Seminar or “Table Talk” discussion during the following class session within a Horror Unit that focuses on theme, imagery, suspense, and irony in multiple horror stories throughout
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7th - 12th
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The Wretched and the Beautiful - Text Based Evidence Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Wretched and the Beautiful" by E. Lily Yu 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
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9th - 12th
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Short Stories Bundle
Activities, Presentations, PDFs, and Discussions for FOUR middle & school Short Stories:"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe"Old Man at the Bridge" by Ernest Hemingway"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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7th - 10th
Dynamic Character Speech - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story
Dynamic Character Speech - Book Report Project for Any Novel or Short Story: Transform traditional book reports into a dynamic experience with the "Dynamic Character Speech" project, suitable for any novel or short story. In this project, students will step into the role of keynote speakers at the Dynamic Character Speaking Conference, where they will highlight the transformative journeys of characters who have undergone significant inner change. With a captivating hand-drawn video introduction
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7th - 10th
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Chivalry by Neil Gaiman - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Chivalry" by Neil Gaiman 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 resource: brai
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9th - 12th
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Plot Diagram with Pixar's Partysaurus Rex
This is a video that uses Pixar's Digital short, "Partysaurus Rex," to teach plot diagram. Within the 7:30 minute video, you'll see the entire Disney cartoon played out while a plot diagram is carefully being built around the action of the plot. Students can see the action of the story and where it fits in precisely on the plot diagram. See the sample for specific format.
At the beginning of the video, there is a list of student tips for how to effectively organize a short story on a plot diag
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5th - 10th
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Spanish storytelling: El ratón Pablito animated video story 1st Chapter
Many Spanish teachers who use storytelling or use a flipped classroom approach have loved this story. El ratón Pablito is a short video/illustrated story that first year Spanish students can easily grasp. Some of the vocabulary used: Abre, Cierra, camina, ve y ¡Qué vergüenza! ... Very simple, easy to comprehend and very funny! Kids love it. Please watch preview sample.
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1st - 9th
Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel Short Story Digital Book Report Project
Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel Short Story Digital Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive digital experience with this engaging digital "Interview the Antagonist" assignment. Students step into the role of a special agent tasked with interrogating the antagonist of the novel or short story they've just read. They will craft a complete digital file on the villain, develop a strategic plan for the interrogation or interview, and document the digital tran
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7th - 10th
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Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Character Antagonist Assignment - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive experience with this engaging "Interview the Antagonist" assignment. Students step into the role of a special agent tasked with interrogating the antagonist of the novel or short story they've just read. They will craft a complete file on the villain, develop a strategic plan for the interrogation or interview, and document the transcript. Through this project, student
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7th - 10th
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