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Short stories Common Core RL.9-10.5 homework
"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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"The Last Dog" Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
This printable is the "pet project" for teachers who want to provide their students with a thorough review of this popular short story. Multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, and discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, events, and plot of this piece. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" Worksheet (or Test) with Detailed Answer Key
Teachers will give "thanks" for this review (or test) that will catapult students into a full understanding of this popular short story through the use of relevant questions and grade-level literary terminology (setting, theme, etc.). This versatile printable may be used as an individual, partner, or group activity or as a test, in-class worksheet, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included for each.
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5th - 11th
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"The Open Window" by Saki short story lesson plan
I teach this lesson as part of a larger unit based on stories with surprise endings. Students have learned basics of plot, characterization, and tone and mood, and with “The Open Window” by Saki, they practice recognizing the concepts they just learned, as well as elements of Gothic literature.
This lesson is part of the Surprise endings short story unit)!
Other lessons found in the unit are:
Pixar shorts “Knick Knack”, “Geri’s Game”, and “Partly Cloudy” (Individual lesson found here!)
“The B
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8th - 10th
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Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby": Essay Prompts Assignment with Condensed Rubric
Those teachers who "desire" the perfect essay prompts for this popular narrative have come to the right place. Students will gain a full understanding of this short story as they focus on plot, theme, setting, mood, characters, inference, Realism, and more. Twelve options offer a wide array of topics from which to choose. As an additional bonus, an abridged rubric is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Bargain" by A. B. Guthrie, Jr.: Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Answer Key
This printable is a sure bargain when used as a review, test, or homework assignment. Sixteen questions, including a figurative language chart, will allow students to gain a thorough understanding of the short story as they explore characters, conflicts, themes, plot, mood, diction, and setting. To make this assessment even more desirable, a comprehensive answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Good Man is Hard to Find by O’Connor—Learn Story Structures + Narrative Essay
OverviewA Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O’Connor is a short story that perfectly embodies the hypocrisy of racism in a quick, consequential tale; and it is perfect for high school English classrooms. It can also be used to solidify one of the most challenging, applicable literary language skills: Narrative Structure. Herein students will be given the information and tools necessary to plot Star Wars on one of five different narrative structures, then they will be challenged to do a simila
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9th - 12th
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A&P by John Updike — Learn Story Structures w/Star Wars + Narrative Essay
OverviewA&P by John Updike is a descriptive, creative masterpiece of a short story, and it is perfect for high school English classrooms. It can also be used to solidify one of the most challenging, applicable literary language skills: Narrative Structure. Herein students will be given the information and tools necessary to plot Star Wars on one of five different narrative structures, then they will be challenged to do a similar activity with A&P. Seeing as plotting a narrative is such a
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9th - 12th
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"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 Wise Old Woman" Worksheet (or Test) with Detailed Answer Key
Using this worksheet is a "wise" way for teachers to provide their students with a thorough review of this popular short story. Fifteen questions highlight the characters, setting, events, and plot of this Japanese folktale. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 10th
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Gothic Literature Choice Project
A project that allows students to choose between writing an analysis, making a presentation, or writing a short story to demonstrate their understanding of Gothic literature. Aligns with the 6 traits of Gothic literature outlined in the assignments "Traits of Gothic Literature" (from the Savvas MyPerspectives English 10 textbook).
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10th - 12th
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"The Revolt of Mother": Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Help students to "build" a comprehensive understanding of this popular Realism short story as they answer 20-questions that are interspersed with relevant literary terminology including theme, character, setting, plot, motivation, conflict, inference, and more. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell—Learn Story Structures + Narrative Essay
OverviewA Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell is a short story about justice and the differing worlds of men and women at the turn of the 20th century; and it is perfect for high school English classrooms. It can also be used to solidify one of the most challenging, applicable literary language skills: Narrative Structure. Herein students will be given the information and tools necessary to plot Star Wars on one of five different narrative structures, then they will be challenged to do a similar
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9th - 12th
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"Priscilla and the Wimps" Worksheet, Test, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Prepare your students with a comprehensive review of this popular short story as they answer 15 critical-thinking questions which are interspersed with grade-appropriate literary terminology (character, inference, setting, point-of-view, analogy, and theme). This printable is so versatile that it can be used as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment or as an individual, pair, or group activity. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Updike - A & P - Reading Response Prompts
These eNotes Reading Response Prompts are designed to encourage your students to read more effectively and with more pleasure by giving them interesting subjects to write about after they have read. Many of the prompts will take them directly into the text, while others will give them an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings and to reflect on their own experiences.A second purpose of the eNotes Reading Response Prompts is to facilitate instruction in ways that work for you in the cl
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9th - 12th
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"The War of the Wall": Worksheet, Test, or Homework Assignment with Answer Key
There's no need to "fight a war" to find the perfect printable for this popular short story. Here it is! Fifteen discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, plot, and theme of this piece. An inference chart is included as well. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Katherine Mansfield's "The Doll's House" Review (or Test) & Detailed Answer Key
This comprehensive worksheet (or test) "houses" 20 questions about the characters, setting, inferences, symbolism, motivation, conflict, theme, and plot. This assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. It's the perfect way to help students to understand this popular short story.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"And of Clay We Are Created" Review, Test, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Teachers will "erupt" with satisfaction when they use this worksheet or (assessment) to provide students with a full understanding of this popular short story and the true events on which it is based. Interspersed with literary terminology such as setting, inference, theme, and more, readers will be prompted to provide answers to an array of important questions that reinforce the essence of the narrative. This versatile printable may be used as an individual, partner, or group activity or may be
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cathedral by Raymond Carver —Learn Story Structures w/Star Wars +Narrative Essay
OverviewCathedral by Raymond Carver is a short story about change and growth perfect for high school English classrooms. It can also be used to solidify one of the most challenging, applicable literary language skills: Narrative Structure. Herein students will be given the information and tools necessary to plot Star Wars on one of five different narrative structures, then they will be challenged to do a similar activity with Cathedral. Seeing as plotting a narrative is such a subjective busines
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9th - 12th
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Short Answer Reading Quiz for "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
Need a short assessment with reading comprehension questions for "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury? Try this 5-question quiz, answer key included. TEXT NEEDED: "All Summer in a Day" by Ray BradburyPRACTICE WITH: Plot, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, suspense, text-dependent questions, literary analysis, short response, writing.INCLUDED:Two-page, 5-question reading quiz (five text-dependent, short answer questions)Answer keyIncluded is one reading quiz of two pa
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6th - 12th
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"Test" (by Theodore Thomas): Worksheet (or assessment) with Detailed Answer Key
Put your students to the "test" with this 15-question comprehensive worksheet (or assessment) as they gain a full understanding of the setting, motivation, conflicts, inferences, and symbolism in this popular short story. This printable is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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