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Short stories scaffolded notes
The Cask of Amontillado - TEACHER COPY with ANNOTATIONS and Vocab
This is the full text (on 7 pages with wide margins for annotations) of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado". It includes vocabulary words (highlighted in pink and defined in the margins), GISTs of each paragraph/section, example of foreshadowing, examples of imagery, pronunciations, and other miscellaneous annotations. It also includes 10 Questions for students.
ALSO look for The Cask of Amontillado - STUDENT COPY. It is the companion to the TEACHER COPY but only has vocabul
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7th - 11th
Realistic Fiction Scaffolded Writing Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Discover the art of storytelling with this Realistic Fiction Writing Unit, designed for diverse classrooms, including general education, special education (SPED), and English Language Learner (ELL) students. This unit offers a scaffolded approach, ensuring step-by-step progression through the materials. Key Features of This Unit:Realistic Fiction Anchor Chart: Clearly outlines the defining elements of realistic fiction.Practical Writing Tips Anchor Chart: Provides valuable tips to enhance studen
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3rd - 6th
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Introduction to Gothic Literature | Intro to Gothic Lit
Included is a presentation on gothic literature--perfect for any teacher who is starting a short story unit on scary tales, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "Monkey's Paw," "The Black Cat," "The Landlady," and many more! This presentation includes a brief history of the horror genre and elements that encompass gothic literature. It also includes literary techniques used by authors to accomplish successful scary stories, such as irony, mood, foreshadowing, and imagery. Guided notes are included.You
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7th - 12th
"The Banana Tree" Interactive Notebook Activities Gr. 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 3 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are a fun way to help your students understand personification and dialect via the story “The Banana Tree.” Additionally, there are writing opportunities to cite text ev
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6th
Also included in: Dealing with Disaster Bundle Activities Collection 3 Grade 6
Irony Types: Situational, Dramatic, and Verbal - Lesson, Examples, and Quiz
This product includes a lesson on the three types of irony, a graphic organizer for notes, a quiz on irony, and an answer key.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Teaching Theme in Literature - Lesson and Cloze Notes Graphic Organizer
This is a great resource to introduce your students to Theme. This product includes a presentation lesson on what universal theme is and how to find it in literature. Your students will fill in cloze notes to complete the lesson. Also included are practice questions that require students to find theme in some of the most popular animated films.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Science Fiction Unit BUNDLE
Growing Bundle!! This Bundle contains an introductory presentation on science fiction, guided student notes, sci-fi short stories, questions, activities, and author biographies.Science Fiction Bundle Includes ...Sci-Fi Common Elements HandoutPurpose of Science-Fiction Close Reading Article & QuestionsIntro to Sci-Fi Presentation & Guided Student NotesSelling Point: Sci-Fi Short Story, Questions, and ActivitiesWelcome, Martians: Sci-Fi Short Story, Questions, and ActivitiesIsaac Asimov: S
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6th - 9th
"Abuela Invents the Zero" CLOSE READ
Explore Judith Ortiz Cofer's short story with your students in a meaningful way! This story has so much more to offer than what was included in my students' curriculum. Each activity will implore students to think deeper and draw on their own experiences. Your students won't just be completing an assignment, they'll be CONNECTING to the text. WHAT'S INCLUDED? Character Values Chart (Abuela/Connie)Analyze Connie's Apology & Respond to Abuela HandoutSummary vs. Analysis (Sorting Activity)Deter
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6th - 9th
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Reading Guide
This is probably my favorite short story to teach ALL YEAR! I love the reactions that I get from my students as they slowly start to figure out and accept the outcome of this plot twisting short story.
Use this reading guide to aid your students' comprehension of the story. Reading guide includes comprehension level questions as well as vocabulary, figurative language, literary elements, and background questions.
Side notes in the guide help students to understand the context of the story as
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10th - 11th
Narrative Short Story Worksheet and Graphic Organizer for One Friday Morning
Engage your middle school students in this powerful and meaningful short story, "One Friday Morning" by Langston Hughes. Students will learn the elements of effective narrative writing while also experiencing the powerful themes of this story. Understanding Narratives Short Story Analysis can be used to introduce, review, or assess students' understanding of narrative texts. This lesson is also perfect for emergency sub plans! Understanding Narratives guides students through the process of analy
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6th - 9th
My Wonder Horse Printable Interactive Notebook Activities HMH Collection 4 Gr 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 4 as well as individually sold here.This product was designed to be PRINTED and does not translate well to digital activities. If you would like a digital version, click here for My Wonder Horse Digital Student Worksheets Grade 6 CollectionsThese interactive notebook activities are a fun way t
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6th
Also included in: Making Your Voice Heard Interactive Notebook Activities Bundle Grade 6
Teeny Tiny: An Adapatation of the Old English Ghost Tale
This template was created to assist students in creating their own version of the original Ghost Tale entitled "The Teeny Tiny Woman".
This 30 page pdf file includes a graphic organizer, 2 completed student samples, the template for students to fill in, an "About the Author page" and Story Title pages.
This template can also be used to reinforce proper use of pronouns.
Enjoy!
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K - 3rd
Short Story Elements : Notes, note taker, flashcards, and crossword puzzle
Do you need notes for short story devices, but don't want to type it all up or find pictures for every slide? Look no further! This resource of short story literary terms can be used for high school or late middle school. Gorgeous pics on almost every slide. Students can practice their knowledge of the short story devices through various exercises like flashcards and crossword puzzle. The Elements of a Short Story covered in this product:Setting expositionPlot ri
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle
"Marigolds" Quiz and Discusssion Activity
This presents a reading quiz and a discussion activity for Eugenia Collier's story "Marigolds." The discussion questions focus on conflict, symbolism, the theme of loss of innocence, and dialect. The questions may be used by students individually, in small groups, or in whole-class discussion. Included is a teacher answer sheet.
"Marigolds" Quiz and Discussion Activity by Marsha Mentzer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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8th - 10th
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Differentiated S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Scaffold to create a Fairy Tale
Provided is the scaffold S.C.A.M.P.E.R. that has a guideline that explains what each section includes. As well as, three different forms of a differentiated worksheet for students to get started on writing their own Fairy Tales. Form A allows students to have a checklist and to begin writing.Form B is more prompted in order to help students who need more assistance and structure in their writing.Form C is for those students who need examples in front of them and even more scaffolding and prompti
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PreK - 8th
Elements of a Story | Short Story Introduction
Break down the story elements with this great resource! These notes cover everything students need to know about the story elements. Great for short story units! In addition to the presentation, there are scaffolded notes for students and completed notes for teachers.Literary Terms Covered: - Plot - Setting (Location & Time) - Mood - Points of View (Five major types) - Characters (All different types) - Conflict (Types and kinds) - ThemeLooking for some short story units with minimal prep?
Grades:
7th - 12th
"A Sound of Thunder" Quiz and Discussion Activity
This includes a reading quiz on Bradbury's story "A Sound of Thunder" and a discussion activity for use by individual students, small groups, or the whole class. The questions focus on the concepts Bradbury's extensive use of metaphor in the story, diction, story construction, conflicts, theme, and the concept of "the butterfly effect." Included are also a short reading about "the butterfly effect" and the coining of the term, as well as a teacher answer sheet.
"A Sound of Thunder" Quiz and
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8th - 10th
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An Englishman's Home by Evelyn Waugh Detailed Analysis
Step into History: "An Englishman's Home" by Evelyn Waugh! Discover the captivating world of Evelyn Waugh's "An Englishman's Home" with our exclusive analysis! Journey back in time and immerse yourself in the richness of this historical narrative as we delve deep into its layers, unravel its complexities, and uncover the timeless themes that resonate within its pages. Explore the intricacies of the plot, the depth of the characters, and the profound messages that Waugh expertly intertwines. L
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Not Grade Specific
Flowers for Algernon - Full Text Annotations
This will save you so much time as you teach the story, Flowers for Algernon! You can use this to guide your lesson, or give to your students to show them how a text should be annotated as they are reading.
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7th - 10th
The Door in the Wall by H.G. Wells (Detailed analysis)
Unlock the Mystery: "The Door in the Wall" by H. G. Wells! Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the enigmatic world of H. G. Wells with our exclusive analysis of "The Door in the Wall"! Dive deep into the layers of this short story as we unravel its secrets, decode its symbolism, and explore the profound themes that resonate within its pages. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of the plot, connect with the characters on a deeper level, and uncover the hidden messages that make "The Door
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Not Grade Specific
Fables, Fairytales and Short Stories Unit for High School (9th-10th)
High school students often need help defining and understanding features of literary genre. This ten-day (assuming 45-60 minutes per day) unit was designed to help ease students into different types of short literature. Additionally, it serves as an entry point into the basics of literary elements. This unit was created to be used at the beginning of the year, but can obviously be used whenever needed. It's a helpful review for many, but also includes new vocabulary to help students use more pre
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7th - 10th
Story Elements Cornell Notes
If you have never used Cornell or 2-column notes before, give these a try! After students have completed the notes, the left side column can be folded back to allow students to self-study. If students sit facing a partner,each partner can only see the terms or definitions while the left column is folded back, facilitating a good review strategy.
This set of Cornell notes, or 2-column style, covers the following 51 terms and is a great introductory tool:
plot, setting/exposition, characters
Grades:
6th - 8th
"Eleven" Interactive Notebook Activities for Collection 4 Grade 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these Collection 4 activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 4 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are a fun way to help your students understand narrative elements via the short story “Eleven.” Filled with cute illustrations and step-by-step directions, these activities are specifically designed to enhan
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6th
Also included in: Making Your Voice Heard Interactive Notebook Activities Bundle Grade 6
Creative Narrative writing: Short story steps to planning and structure
This resource is designed to step students through the short story writing process in a structured manner.What's included:-An overview of the purpose, features and language of a short story-The steps to follow when planning a short story-Short story structure-A short story scaffold for students to fill out-A short story structure for students to fill out-A short story structure example (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)-A sample short story (The Little Match Girl- annotations included)-S
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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