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Short stories independent works for Easel Assessments
The 3 Branches of Government Unit for Local, State and Federal Government
Spark your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students’ interest in government with this cross-curricular, high interest government teaching unit. Your students will dive in with a three page story called, “Jenny and the Government Fairy”. They then explore local, state and federal government through simple to use mini lessons, and lots of fun activities. This teaching unit is perfect for the BUSY teacher!This unit is created to be simple to use for teachers and studentsMakes planning a breeze...just print
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Government In America BUNDLE
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
"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Test and Reading Questions - Printable & Digital
Prep for your "Rikki-tikki-tavi" story unit in minutes with these printable and digital questions and story test! With these skill-based activities, you'll be able to check comprehension during reading, assess student understanding after reading, and spark great discussions anytime during your lesson.(If you find this resource helpful, you won't want to miss the rest of my complete Rikki-tikki-tavi Short Story Bundle!)There are 24 deep-thinking questions covering the following reading skills:Plo
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
Elements of a Story Graphic Organizer & Passages - PDF & Digital
Quickly teach or review elements of a story with this handy graphic organizer and short story reading passages! This no-prep resource makes it simple for students to practice reading for plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme. All five elements are packed into one versatile plot diagram, and each reading passage focuses on one element for deeper comprehension!(Don't miss the rest of my bestselling Middle School Reading Bundle!) This resource includes the following digital versions:Google
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Reading Comprehension Bundle - PDF & Digital
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Test Easel Activity and Assessment Print and Digital
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Multiple Choice Test. Quick quiz or final assessment. Ten multiple choice questions on the short story to check comprehension, making inferences, and some story elements. Short and simple to grade. Includes constructed response (short answer or essay) questions if you wish to have your students write using evidence from the text to support their answer. Answer key included. Excellent story about going back to school in 7th grade. Print and Digital Resource: Includes an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
Plot Diagram PowerPoint - Understanding Story Elements with Easel Assessment
Introduce short story elements with this Plot Diagram PowerPoint and learn the history behind it. Includes a self-grading Easel Assessment. Aristotle's model, Freytag's Pyramid, and today's visual line graph. Explains what a plot diagram is and how it depicts story elements of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Many visual graphics and includes two examples of plot map diagrams from popular stories that most students have read. Uses the stories of the Grinch and L
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4th - 7th
Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables
This spooky collection of fiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Each fictional story has descriptive characters and settings, drawing your students into the mystery. This unit will reinforce skills that you have taught. Students will use their skills to solve the mysteries (demonstrating comprehension of the text). What your students will discover: Was Dracula real or just a
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6th - 8th
Plot and Character Development Assessments Pre and Post Test - RL 6.3
Gain your class time back with these plot and character development quizzes! This pre and post-test set include two reading passages and questions specifically designed for assessing students' knowledge of common core standard RL 6.3, plot, and character change. These passages are NO prep and were created to provide teachers with a QUICK glance of students' understanding of how the plot unfolds, and how the character responds. Does it feel like all your time is wasted taking a test about a test
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6th
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Goods and Services Story Unit
Goods and Services are easy to learn with a story about Servicetown! Servicetown was a beautiful little town, until a broken bridge caused havoc! Use this four page story, worksheets and even a game to teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about goods and services. Students even get a chance to look for goods and services in their favorite fairy tales! Special Features about this UnitStarts with a 4 page "hook" story to pull students into the goods and services studyTwo posters included (Wh
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2nd - 3rd
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Rent Party Jazz - Grade 4 HMH into Reading (Module 3)
Enhance your literature curriculum with this comprehensive Review Assessment for the historical fiction story "Rent Party Jazz" in the 2020 edition of HMH into Reading (Grade 4, Book 1, Module 3). Key Features: Comprehensive Evaluation: Assess your students' understanding with a mix of comprehension and skill questions.❓ Varied Formats: Includes multiple choice, true or false, and short answer questions for a well-rounded assessment. Critical Thinking: Encourage analytical skills and thoughtful
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4th
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May Reading Comprehension Passages In Spanish Print and Digital
These Spanish Reading Comprehension stories for May with topics such as Mother's Day, and Cinco de Mayo; will help first grade and second grade students use text evidence to identify story elements such as characters, setting, problem, and solution. Each story will develop fluency (students will read three times); comprehension (students will ask questions), and accountability (students will underline the text evidence).It includes:30 May-themed printable short storiesEasel Digital version of ea
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1st - 2nd
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March Reading Comprehension in Spanish Comprensión Lectura Marzo
These Spanish Reading Comprehension stories for March will help first grade and second grade students use text evidence to identify story elements such as characters, setting, problem, and solution. Each story will develop fluency (students will read three times); comprehension (students will ask questions), and accountability (students will underline the text evidence).It includes:30 March-themed printable short storiesEasel Digital version of each storySelf-Graded Easel AssessmentGet ready for
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1st - 2nd
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Kitoto the Mighty - Grade 4 HMH into Reading (Module 1)
Elevate Learning with This Comprehensive Review Assessment for "Kitoto the Mighty" Folk Tale in HMH into Reading (Grade 4, Book 1, Module 1)! Key Features:Comprehensive Evaluation: Immerse your Grade 4 students in the captivating folk tale "Kitoto the Mighty" with this Review Assessment. This resource includes a mix of multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions, offering a thorough assessment of comprehension and critical thinking skills.Skill Development: Tailored to Grade 4 standa
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4th
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All Summer in a Day Final Tests with Constructed Response Easel Digital - Print
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury final tests. Two versions of a final test for the short story. Constructed response questions to assess writing in response to literature. The first version includes vocabulary and has three sections: Fill-in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and a Constructed Response requiring evidence from the text to support the answer with a written response. Assesses understanding of story vocabulary, literary elements, and reading comprehension. The second version of the test
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
The Game of Silence - Grade 4 HMH into Reading (Module 2)
Comprehensive Review Assessment for "The Game of Silence" in Grade 4 HMH into Reading Module 2! Key Features:Thorough Evaluation: Immerse your Grade 4 students in the historical fiction "The Game of Silence" with this Review Assessment. This resource includes a mix of comprehension and skill-based questions in multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer formats, offering a comprehensive assessment of your students' understanding.Skill Development: Tailored to Grade 4 standards, this assessment
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4th
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The Year of the Rat - Grade 4 HMH into Reading (Module 1)
Strengthen Assessments with This Review for "The Year of the Rat" in HMH into Reading (Grade 4, Book 1, Module 1)! Key Features:Comprehensive Evaluation: Explore the realistic fiction of "The Year of the Rat" with this Review Assessment. This package includes a mix of multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions, offering a thorough assessment of comprehension and critical thinking skills.Skill Development: Tailored to Grade 4 standards, this assessment targets specific reading skills
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4th
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit Short Story and Rebus Study - 2SL - SimpleLitRebus
This 80-page, ELA book packet is aligned with common core reading standards and includes the following for ”The Tale of Peter Rabbit” short story.The Tale of Peter Rabbit Short StoryAnswer keyStudy guideWriting prompt Exploring what Peter didRelating to character qualities Retelling the storyMini-book (sequencing)Characters worksheetMatch game with words and picturesStandardized test practiceOrder of the Story SequencingThe Tale of Peter Rabbit RebusFirst, Then, Next, After That, LastAbout the C
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: 2SL - What Should Second Graders Read? BUNDLE
Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride - Grade 4 HMH into Reading (Module 4)
Elevate your literature curriculum with this comprehensive Review Assessment for the fairy tale "Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride" in the 2020 edition of HMH into Reading (Grade 4, Book 1, Module 4). Key Features: Comprehensive Evaluation: Assess your students' understanding with a combination of comprehension and skill questions.❓ Varied Formats: Includes multiple-choice, true or false, and short-answer questions for a thorough assessment. Perfect Pairing: This Review Assessment seamlessly c
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4th
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The Night the Bed Fell by James Thurber Short Story Support Materials
The Night the Bed Fell by James Thurber Short Story Support Materials. Includes vocabulary word splash with synonym search, vocabulary review, vocabulary test, multiple choice comprehension test, and character graphic organizer, and a copy of the story. Also includes a self-grading 10-Question Easel Assessment as a digital resource. Keys are included. Please see full preview.You may also like: ⭐ Cat on the Go by James Herriot Vocabulary Test⭐ Cask of Amontillado Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Unit
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6th - 8th
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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Short Story Unit and Easel
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain Short Story Unit. Includes Vocabulary, Plot Summary, Use Your Vocabulary sheet with key, About the Author Mark Twain, Comprehension Quiz with key (also created as a self-grading Easel Assessment), and 3 Essay Questions that require students to use evidence from the text in their answers to support Common Core State Standards. Also includes a Vocabulary Word Scramble with key just for some extra fun. Includes a copy of the story. (This
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7th - 10th
Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures - Gr 4 HMH Into Reading (Module 1)
Elevate Your Assessments with This Review Package for "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" in HMH Into Reading (Grade 4, Book 1, Module 1)! Key Features:Comprehensive Evaluation: This review assessment delves into the fantasy world of "Flora & Ulysses," featuring a mix of multiple-choice, true or false, and short-answer questions. Assess your students' comprehension and critical thinking skills with a well-rounded evaluation.Skill Assessment: Tailored to Grade 4 standards, this
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4th
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Scout's Honor Test and Study Guide - Printable & Digital
Plan your short story unit in no time with reading comprehension questions and a test! This time-saving resource includes rigorous comprehension questions for "Scout's Honor" by Avi, as well as an end-of-story test. You'll be able to assess students' understanding of the story while practicing vital reading skills like characterization, inference, and theme!This printable and digital resource includes 20 open-ended comprehension questions and 25 multiple-choice test questions to guide students i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Scout's Honor" 6th Grade Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
My Diary from Here to There - Grade 4 HMH into Reading (Module 3)
Enhance your literature curriculum with this comprehensive Review Assessment for the diary/autobiographical fiction story "My Diary from Here to There" in the 2020 edition of HMH into Reading (Grade 4, Book 1, Module 3). Key Features: Comprehensive Evaluation: Assess your students' understanding with a combination of comprehension and skill questions.❓ Varied Formats: Includes multiple-choice, true or false, and short-answer questions for a thorough assessment. Perfect Pairing: This Review Asses
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4th
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Blancaflor - Read and Respond Grade 5 Wonders
Step into the enchanting world of Grade 5 Wonders with this meticulously crafted review assessment, intricately designed for educators navigating the 2020 edition (Unit 2) and the captivating folk tale "Blancaflor." This assessment embodies a strategic blend of critical elements:Curriculum Alignment: Directly aligned with the Grade 5 Wonders curriculum, specifically tailored to complement the engaging folk tale "Blancaflor," ensuring relevance and coherence with curriculum objectives.Versatile Q
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5th
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