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Short stories Common Core CCRA.L.3 homework
"Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes Quiz and Answer Key for Google Drive
For many middle and high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is a short story involving socioeconomic struggles, social pressures, the importance of second chances, and the power of empathy and forgiveness. This self-grading quiz covering "Thank You, Ma'am" helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without s
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6th - 12th
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Reading Comprehension Passages Drama 3rd Grade
A set of 15 short dramas for third grade. These short dramas make it easy to review elements of drama in a short amount of class time. All are written specifically in the 3rd grade stretch reading level band and specifically cover 3rd grade objectives. They can be used as warm-up work, bell work, test prep, small group instruction, homework, intervention, or sub work. **********************************************************************************************************⭐ Important Note: These
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3rd
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The First Day Edward P. Jones Word Choice: Sensory & Figurative Language
The First Day, a short but impactful story, could be a master class on how to use sensory and figurative language. This versatile resource (lesson, sub, class discussion, homework, etc.) is intended to help students analyze Jones’ language and how it functions as a storytelling technique. The first two graphic organizer worksheets focus on sensory language. Students carefully read and identify details for each of the five senses. As they track the sensory details of the narrator’s world, studen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Questions Short Stories: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills for 1st-2nd Graders
Explore and Think: Fun Stories and Questions for 1st-2nd Graders Questions for Stories"What?" "Where?" "Why?" "Who?"Welcome to "Explore and Think," a delightful book crafted to enhance the critical thinking and reading skills of children in 1st to 2nd grade. Inside, you'll discover an assortment of charming short stories accompanied by vibrant illustrations.Following each story are engaging questions designed to spark curiosity and stimulate young minds. These questions cover a variety of topics
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1st - 2nd
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Grimms' Fairy Tales Unit Test and Answer Key (14 Short Stories Included)
This summative assessment complements a Grimms' fairy tales unit with emphasis on application of literary devices, examination of character motivations, and synthesis of textual details to perform thematic analysis. Fourteen short stories are covered, and copies of each are included (listed in order of estimated Lexile Measure):"The Dog and the Sparrow" (700-800)"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (800-900)"Clever Gretel" (900-1000)"The Twelve Dancing Princesses" (900-1000)"Cinderella" (1000-1100
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7th - 12th
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Beginner PHONICS-Reading Comprehension & Fluency BUNDLE
Phonics Reading Comprehension and Fluency Bundle was designed to promote fluency, phonemic blending of CVC beginner, short vowel words, consonant digraphs (ck,ll,ff,ss,zz, ch, sh, th, wh) and the mastery of pre-primer to first-grade sight vocabulary. Comprehension requires both fluency and understanding and this resource provides practice for both of these skills.There are 3 phases included in this bundle, 28 short stories and a fun, interactive game for beginner readers. By drawing and colorin
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PreK - 1st
"A Journey" by Edith Wharton Literary Craft Analysis Activity for High School
Help high school readers explore how Edith Wharton used literary devices such as direct description, characterization, figurative language, foreshadowing, and symbolism to develop a complex short story: "A Journey." This craft analysis activity helps students go beyond general reading comprehension by making them reflect on the motivations behind the author's word choices and narrative techniques. Delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats, this resource also helps prepare stu
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9th - 12th
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"Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Literary Craft Analysis Activity
Help high school readers explore how Nathaniel Hawthorne used literary devices such as direct description, characterization, figurative language, foreshadowing, and symbolism to develop a complex short story: "Young Goodman Brown." This craft analysis activity helps students go beyond general reading comprehension by making them reflect on the motivations behind the author's word choices and narrative techniques. Delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats, this resource also h
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe Craft Analysis Activity for High School
Help high school readers explore how Edgar Allan Poe used direct description, characterization, figurative language, foreshadowing, and symbolism to develop a complex short story: "The Tell Tale Heart." This craft analysis activity helps students go beyond general reading comprehension by making them reflect on the motivations behind the author's word choices and narrative techniques. Delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats, this resource also helps prepare students for mor
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Close Reading Bundle
"The Leap" by Louise Erdrich Quiz and Answer Key (Printable)
Promote active engagement with fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this plot-based quiz on the short story "The Leap" by Louise Erdrich. An answer key is included. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:Anna's degenerative conditionAnna's professional backgroundEvents leading to Harold's deathThe means by which the narrator
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6th - 12th
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Short Answer Reading Quiz for "Fever Dream" by Ray Bradbury
Test students' comprehension of "Fever Dream" by Ray Bradbury with five text-dependent questions in this assessment!TEXT NEEDED: "Fever Dream" by Ray BradburyPRACTICE WITH: Symbol, conflict, metaphor, simile, text-dependent questions, literary analysis, short response, writing.INCLUDED:Two-page reading quiz (five text-dependent, short answer questions)Answer keyIncluded is one reading quiz of two pages intended for use in high school English classes. Students will not need the full text as they
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Language Arts Short Story Unit Bundle "Fever Dream"
Characterization, Conflict & Theme Short Story Lesson Plan Activity Worksheet
Introducing "Reflections of the Whispering Willow" – an engaging and thought-provoking product that brings literary analysis to life! This unique product is designed to spark your students' curiosity and critical thinking skills as they explore the captivating short story "Whispers of the Willow Tree."Immerse your students in the world of Greenfield High School, where they will encounter the enigmatic character of Amelia. With questions that prompt students to describe Amelia's multifaceted pers
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8th - 10th
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Short Answer Reading Quiz for "The Tombstone" by Ray Bradbury
Test students' understanding of "The Tombstone" by Ray Bradbury with a quiz!TEXT NEEDED: "The Tombstone" by Ray BradburyPRACTICE WITH: Character, irony, setting, plot, text-dependent questions, literary analysis, short response, writing.INCLUDED:Two-page reading quiz (five text-dependent, short answer questions)Answer keyIncluded is one reading quiz of two pages intended for use in high school English classes. Students will not need the full text as they complete the reading quiz, but a prior re
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Language Arts Short Story Unit Bundle "The Tombstone"
Questions Short Stories: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills for 2nd - 3rd Grades
"Questions Short Stories: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills for 2nd - 3rd Graders"This story would be perfect for 2nd or 3rd-grade students who are just beginning to develop their reading skills and are interested in learning about cooking.Questions in Short Storiesincluding "What?" "Where?" "Why?" "Who?"12 Paragraph Short StoriesQuestions for every storyWhat, where, who, when, why and how questions for every storyPrintable pages/Space for writing answersWelcome to "Questions Short Stories", a
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2nd - 3rd
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"The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin Craft Analysis Worksheet (Google Drive)
Help high school students analyze how Ursula K. Le Guin used characterization, description, imperfect grammar, foreshadowing, irony, simile, and redundancy to establish a tense and abnormal tone in "The Wife's Story." Made for Google Drive, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to support claims, clarifying or challenging ideas as needed. An a
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9th - 12th
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"The Fog Horn" by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Printable)
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous, text-dependent questions on the science fiction short story "The Fog Horn" by Ray Bradbury. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By engaging in this exercise, students will...Articulate what is stated in the text explicitly and impl
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9th - 12th
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"Two-Percenters" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Two-Percenters (Short Story)Logline: A new treatment may allow 98% of the people to be genetically enhanced, but at the expense of the 2% who already are.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Comprehension Check - Main Idea
The Comprehension Check is perfect review for teaching the Main Idea reading skill. The worksheet includes:A short paragraph Prompts on finding key details and the main ideaDraw a picture section And 2 questions to answer from the storyAlong with the answer key for each storyThis is the perfect resource for independent work, small groups, homework, or a quick assessment.
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2nd - 5th
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"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Close Reading Worksheet (Printable)
"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros is a coming-of-age short story involving a girl who, for the first time, experiences public marginalization and must learn to navigate an unjust world. This close reading analysis worksheet helps English teachers extend reading comprehension and support the process of critical thinking. While the close reading activity upholds academic rigor and eliminates the need for take-home assessment planning, the brevity of the narrative helps teachers fill awkward gaps in thei
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Printable)
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs Craft Analysis Activity (Printable)
Help high school students analyze how W. W. Jacobs used foreshadowing, characterization, description, situational irony, verbal irony, personification, and symbolism to establish a tense mood and tone in "The Monkey's Paw" that is consistent with the conventions of horror and supernatural fiction. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate pe
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9th - 12th
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"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet (Printable)
Help high school students improve fluency, stamina, text comprehension, and close reading analysis of the formal elements of fiction with this resource for teaching "Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm. Additional materials are included to facilitate planning for unexpected teacher absences. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)Included are the following:Public domain short story. With an estimated Lexile Measure ra
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9th - 12th
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"Life is Sweet at Kumansenu" by Abioseh Nicol
Activities connected to this short story by an author from Sierra Leone. Vocabulary, comprehension questions, writing, quizzes, and answer keys are included. A good departure from the dead-white cannon.
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9th - 12th
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"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Close Reading (Printable)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this worksheet composed of rigorous questions on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will help students extend beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative (estima
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Craft Analysis Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students develop a greater understanding of how the Brothers Grimm used descriptive language, characterization, exaggeration, and various literary devices to establish a mood in "Cinderella" that is consistent with the conventions of fairy tale writing. Made for Google Drive, this resource serves well for an independent learning opportunity, as well as for small-group discussions. Through such discussions, students may evaluate peers' reasoning and use of rhetoric to support cla
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8th - 11th
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