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7th grade short stories independent work packets for Easel Activities
Tell Tale Heart. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA ESL Sp. Ed.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to a wider variety of readers, including ESL, ENL and Special Ed. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. See preview for details.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:An illustrated adapted text of The Tell-Tale Heart by Po
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Monkey's Paw Simplified Halloween Story - TPT Digital and Google Classroom
An adapted text version of the Halloween classic story to assign on TPT Digital, through Google Classroom.Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your class but knew your students would be put off by the language? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to less advanced readers, special education classrooms and intermediate ESL and EFL students. It also makes a fine story for the regular ELA classroom.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thin
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!
"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
All Summer in a Day Reading Guide, Writing Activity, and Quiz
Discover a comprehensive and engaging resource that equips you with everything you need to teach the captivating short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury.With this resource at your fingertips, you'll have access to a wealth of teaching materials, activities, and assessments designed to enhance your students' comprehension and analysis of this thought-provoking story. Dive into a world of literary exploration and guide your students through the intricate layers of the narrative.Inside th
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Short Story Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Charles by Shirley Jackson Making Inferences with Easel Activity
Charles by Shirley Jackson Making Inferences Chart and Writing Response. How to read between the lines and find and cite evidence from the text to support opinions is a critical skill and good reading comprehension strategy. The short story "Charles" is excellent for teaching students how to make connections and draw conclusions from a text. Digital and Print: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools. Assign it in Google Classroom or use a link in any LMS. Select the page
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Charles by Shirley Jackson Bundle - Back to School Short Story Unit
The Lady or the Tiger Reading Guide and Quiz
Immerse your students in the captivating world of "The Lady or the Tiger" with this comprehensive teaching resource! Designed to support your instruction and engage your students, this resource contains all the materials you need to effectively teach this thought-provoking short story.Inside this resource, you will find a range of tools and activities that will bring "The Lady or the Tiger" to life in your classroom. The resource includes a lesson plan, discussion questions, vocabulary activitie
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Short Story Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Reading Comprehension Packet - Algae (Middle School Fiction and Nonfiction)
In this packet are two reading selections: one is non-fiction (all about algae), the other is fiction (a touching story about Abigail's Pond).Written for middle-school readers, these selections would be appropriate for 4th graders as well if challenging vocabulary words were reviewed before reading. Each selection is followed by a comprehension assessment which includes literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions. Answer keys are provided. 18 pages.
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5th - 8th
Amigo Brothers Short Story Activities - PDF & Digital
Plan your short story unit in no time with this engaging set of reading comprehension activities for "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas! You'll be able to cover vital reading skills like inference, characterization, conflict, theme, figurative language, vocabulary in context, and more using this inspiring short story perfect for middle school.This resource includes:Anticipation guide3 pages of vocabulary activitiesPlot diagram graphic organizer (with story elements)Types of conflict worksheetCharac
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Amigo Brothers Short Story Unit - PDF & Digital
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Sleep
Engage and challenge your kids with this fun, nonfiction reading comprehension passage and questions for high school or middle school students about what happens to our bodies and minds when we do or do not sleep! This activity contains a 4-page article about sleep along with vocabulary work, discussion questions, and writing prompts involving research. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for whole or small group, centers, or substitute days for teenager
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7th - 10th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Centros de Lecturas de Comprensión Lenguaje Comprehensio Worsheets Spanish
¿Buscas un recurso en español con lecturas cortas y fáciles que incluyan un poema, cuentos cortos y lecturas informativas? ¡Aquí las encontraste! Lecturitas, Ed. Otoño, Nivel Intermedio incluye 10 lecturas fáciles y cortas, cada una con su hoja de preguntas de comprensión, relacionadas con el otoño. Índice1. En otoño, ¡la pera que te espera! (lectura informativa)2. Carlota, la brujita conectada (poema divertidísimo de Noche de Brujas - Halloween)3. Coyotes (lectura informativa)4. Mañana (cuento
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4th - 7th
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary List and Study Guide
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Study List. 30 vocabulary words from the short story Flowers for Algernon. This list is provided in two columns, which can easily be cut apart and distributed to students to look up definitions. Included also is a KEY with the definitions already included. I have included a full-page version as well if you wish to print for student notebooks. There is also a page with all of the words on it in with lines next to them for writing definitions or clues. This list is
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Flowers for Algernon Comprehension and Vocabulary Activities Bundle
All Summer in a Day Literary Analysis Wall Walk and Easel Activity
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Wall Walk. Slides are set up for an after reading cooperative learning activity or learning centers for small groups. May also be used instead on a projector as 10 different assignments for the short story. CCSS activities for the following skills: identify prepositional phrases, figurative language, vocabulary with context clues, vivid verbs, sentence structure, sensory language, implicit and explicit details and inferences, characterization and setting. Pri
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6th - 9th
Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Short Story Unit: The Toll-House by W.W. Jacobs (Print + DIGITAL)
Great for self-directed study for distance-learning or home school.Here's a handy unit perfect for Halloween (or anytime!), a great short story your students will love to read! "The Toll-House" by W.W. Jacobs is a classic haunted house story with a surprise ending. 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. Makes a great Halloween reading activity! The r
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6th - 8th
Short Story Unit: "The Furnished Room" by O. Henry (Print + DIGITAL)
Great for self-directed study for distance-learning. Or use this for an emergency sub packet - story text, student questions, assessments - everything included.This short story teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess “A Furnished Room.” ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.The text is 5.9 Flesch-Kincaid and Lexile 1040 Approx. 2500 words -- for grades 6-10.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The short story text, student packet, and review quiz are available as Goo
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7th - 10th
Charles by Shirley Jackson Word Search and Crossword Puzzles
Charles by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary Word Search and Crossword Puzzle Pack. This set includes a vocabulary word search puzzle, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and an additional challenging and more comprehensive crossword puzzle related to the characters, story elements, events and vocabulary in this classic short story, Charles by Shirley Jackson. I have included a vocabulary list. The first ten words are found in the first two puzzles and are included in my PowerPoint Interactive Quiz for thi
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Charles by Shirley Jackson Bundle - Back to School Short Story Unit
Una Leyenda en Español Legend Folktale in Spanish Análisis del Cuento Digital
❤️Suscríbete para recibir mis freebies ✉️⬆️!¿Estás buscando una leyenda corta para tus estudiantes de la escuela media o secundaria? En caso de que sí, ¡no busques más! A ellos les encantará cómo esta leyenda corta (folktale from around the world in Spanish) llamada El dueño de la luz describe la cosmovisión del pueblo warao de Venezuela y explica cómo ellos entienden la transición entre el día y la noche y la creación del sol y la luna.Este cuento popular para leer incluye además actividades qu
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6th - 10th
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Teach setting: Ray Bradbury's The Pedestrian close reading w/ EASEL & KEY
"The Pedestrian" is the short story that led to Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. The essential question is: Does technology replace humanity.The close reading breaks the story into 7 sections and requires students to highlight specific text (left column) and infer and draw conclusions by answering questions in the right column. Questions are focused on setting descriptions and imagery Bradbury used to depict this futuristic society.The EASEL activity provides practice in recognizing how se
Grades:
6th - 11th
A Lesson on Setting: The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury- EASEL activity and KEY
"The Pedestrian" is the short story that led to Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. The essential question is: Does technology replace humanity.The close reading breaks the story into 7 sections and requires students to highlight specific text (left column) and infer and draw conclusions by answering questions in the right column. Questions are focused on setting descriptions and imagery Bradbury used to depict this futuristic society.The EASEL activity provides practice in recognizing how sens
Grades:
6th - 11th
Reading Response Journal, Any Novel, Digital Resource, Google Slides
Do you want to CHALLENGE your students, but keep them interested in reading and writing about books while incorporating literary elements? Look no further! This FULLY EDITABLE, Google Slides Reading Response Journal will challenge students while providing a motivating platform for them to think and write about their novel!With this resource, you will encourage higher order thinking and more sophisticated writing by providing challenging tasks centered on standards-based literary elements for ANY
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4th - 12th
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Short Story Worksheets
This reading comprehension resource for the short story, The Veldt by Ray Bradbury includes activities that help students practice the following standards:Make predictionsDetermine a central idea and themeVisualize text using my senses while I readMake connectionsWrite opinion pieces using supporting evidence from the textIt also has a link to a movie version of this story.****************************************************************************************************************Please revis
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Gothic Literature Bundle
Extended Reading Lesson: The Giving Tree Resource Pack PDF | Fiction
Unlock the Magic of Shel Silverstein's Classic Tale!Explore the heartfelt story of "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein!Why Choose "The Giving Tree Resource Pack"?1. Engaging Activities: This resource is packed with a variety of engaging activities that will spark your students' creativity and critical thinking skills. From character analysis to comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises to writing prompts, your students will dive deep into the meaningful themes and lessons behind this timel
Grades:
5th - 9th
Eudora Welty's "A Worn Path" - vocabulary, characterization, theme w/KEY
"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty is a wonderful short story for teaching characterization and theme. This packet includes:Pre-reading vocabulary using context clues and multiple choice response.Predictions on the title and character PhoenixIn-depth character study on Phoenix using direct and indirect text evidenceQuestions on the obstacles Phoenix faces and how she handles themThematic questionsThe EASEL activity provides practice for students in identifying direct and indirect characterization an
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6th - 11th
Tell Tale Heart. Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA.
This bright, colorful and fun unit makes Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart fun! The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the original text. The activities are designed to be fully compatible with my ESL-tiered instruction unit, so please check the preview to make sure they are right for your classroom.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:A caref
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
"Soft Rains" (Bradbury) Characters, Conflict, Theme (Independent Work)
These graphic organizers chart Bradbury's characterization in "There Will Come Soft Rains". Students will explore the protagonist and antagonist, explain the effects of personification, and record how the character's actions and motivations influence the plot and resolution.
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Ray Bradbury Short Stories Activities (Independent Work)
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