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Free short stories scaffolded notes
Story Map - Help with WH Questions
Description: A VERY simple story map worksheet to help your students outline the details of a story (Who, What, When, and Where). The student can record the details on the worksheet with help from the therapist or teacher while reading the story independently or listening to the story read aloud. The worksheet can be used as a visual support for answering WH questions.
Use: Print and laminate the story map, or insert into a dry erase pocket (my favorite for therapy sessions!). Or print copies f
Grades:
K - 12th
Short Story Analysis Template for ANY Story
Build independence with these short story analysis worksheets (printable and digital) that students can use to kickstart their thinking about any short story.This resource includes printable PDF worksheets as well as two different digital versions - a fillable PDF form and a PowerPoint with fillable text boxes, which can also be uploaded to your Google Drive for use in Google Slides.The resource prompts students to identify and analyse a range of aspects of any short story:Important contextTheme
Grades:
6th - 10th
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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Theme Statement and RACE Response
After Reading Writing Assessment- Theme Statement and RACE Response for Rod Serling's Science Fiction Teleplay "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." Can be easily switched out for another literary work.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
The Elements of a Story Using "The Three Little Pigs" & Taylor Swift
Teach your students the essential elements of every story (plot, exposition, etc.) through this scaffolded and fun lesson!
The following literary elements are taught in this lesson as important elements that make up any story:
• plot
• exposition (setting, characters, and conflict)
• rising action
• climax
• falling action
• resolution
• theme
This lesson is composed of four parts:
1) Definitions: This first part requires students to define each literary element to prepare students for the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Direct vs. Indirect Characterization Guided Notes
- Guided notes with examples on the difference between direct and indirect characterization
- Filled in notes included!
- Youtube link attached with examples of direct vs. indirect characterization
Grades:
7th - 9th
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"Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan Character and Theme Analysis
Use the following collection of materials in a short story unit to teach theme and characterization. The following product contains a slides presentation which outlines how author's develop characters with excerpts from literature as examples. To pair with the slides, there is a notes sheet which helps students follow along with the notes and interact with the examples. After reading "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan, students can complete a characterization mind map to identify complexity within the nar
Grades:
7th - 10th
Point of View Foldable
Students create a foldable for notes on points of view: first person, third person, omniscient, and limited omniscient. Simply fold the paper in half lengthwise and cut flaps. Students can write titles on the front of each flap. An answer key for the guided notes is included. Teachers can select their own examples from relevant, grade-level appropriate literature.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Flow Chart for Determining Point of View
This is a flow chart that can help students determine the point of view in a story, whether it is first person, second person, third person limited or third person omniscient. This will help them understand narrators.
The student can start with any story and by looking at the pronouns and the inner thoughts and feelings of characters, they can determine the point of view in a story.
This would be useful for students from middle school through high school.
I hope this is helpful for you and y
Grades:
6th - 12th
Story Elements & Summary
Organized for ELLs:
On the first page - a graphic organizer to note elements of a short story (title/author, setting, characters, plot sequence, conflict, resolution).
On the second (back) page - instructions, lines, and rubric for a summary of the same story.
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Interlopers Saki Close Reading grades 7-12
Saki is best known for his "surprise" endings and this short story is a great way for students to get to know his work. "The Interlopers" is a great story to use to teach irony and person versus nature conflicts.This resource includes the following:Book Cover Poster for Classroom DisplayStudent Copy of the Text (12' font and numbered lines)Suggested Annotation Copy of the Text (Answer Key) These resources work best for a close reading lesson(s). They can be used as a traditional paper-based assi
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Sparkle Words - Enhance Writing
Use these "sparkle" or "juicy" words to make your writing better!You can print them out and give one to each student to put in their writing folders. You can also enlarge and print the image to use as an anchor chart around your classroom.This is also a great tool for scaffolding you can use during small groups or for your struggling students.This chart provides alternatives for commonly used words in the elementary classroom.
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1st - 6th
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Elements of Short Story Worksheet
This product uses five elements of short story to help readers better understand the text. It covers characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme. Use this worksheet with any short story, and edit it in Word to suit your needs.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Thank You Ma'am Guide-o-Rama--Editable Guided Notes & Answer Key
Guided notes can be a bit tricky. How do you keep your students engaged in the reading assignment, especially if you are assigning the reading as homework? Introducing the Guide-o-Rama. This notes format gives some of the basic traditional guided reading questions but throws in teacher commentary and direction even when you aren’t present. Think of it as Jiminy Cricket, the voice on their shoulders, pointing out important elements when the reading gets a bit tricky. Please note that the sho
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Lottery Overview Worksheet
Students can identify the basic short story elements with this sheet. It's a great springboard to prepare them for discussion.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Narrative Writing Prompts Poster
Writing prompts for narrative and creative writing. Characters, settings and problem prompts to get children writing!!
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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Short Story Graphic Organiser: For Crafting Stories in Timed Conditions
Recent Update:The one page planning sheet has been updated to include past present and future tense. Both the original and updated version are included in the download.OverviewIn timed test conditions, every second counts, and having a well-organised plan in place can be the key to success. Use this simple one page worksheet to support students by providing a clear and efficient framework for organising their ideas and structuring their story.With dedicated sections to character, plot, setting,
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Glows & Grows Writing
This resource is great for peer editing. There is a template as well as sentence starters and some examples. The examples are specific to narrative writing.
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Grades:
4th
The Veldt - Text A less structred
Ray Bradbury's The Vedlt- a short story that incorporate questions throughout the text to promote understanding and guide the students to determine the overall theme. This text is less structured, with higher level questions.
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Grades:
10th
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Introduction to Short Stories
This is a quick introduction to short stories for high school students. The focus is on unity. We follow up by reading and then writing stories that follow the unities of classic drama: one action, one place, one day.
This PowerPoint includes notes on how to guide the students' note-taking. The notes can also be used to create a note-taking guide for students with IEPs who need more structure.
Click the following links for the rest of the unit, a complete note-taking guide for this presentatio
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Traits of a Hero Graphic Organizer
One page graphic organizer for students to use in identifying the traits of a hero and listing examples of these traits. Students select a character and collect evidence as they read. Applicable to any text including The Odyssey, Holes, The Once and Future King, or self-selected or independent reading.UPDATED DECEMBER 2019-Reformatted and pages and traits addedCheck out my other English products:An Adjective and Adverb Test FreebieNoun Pronoun Preposition PresentationPart of Speech NotesGrammar
Grades:
8th - 11th
Gift of the Magi - Cloze Notes
I have to use Cloze notes as part of my modifications for students with learning disabilities. They follow along while we read the story and discuss it as a class, then fill in the answers. I tried to make it as subjective as possible, using words found directly from the text.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
The Veldt Reading vs. Viewing
This handout consists of three questions that asks students to compare their experience with the text vs. the movie. The full veldt video can be found on YouTube for viewing.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Flowers for Algernon Reading Guide
This reading guide will help your students pick out key elements of plot and characterization as you read the first 5 progress reports. There is also a spot for students to take Rorschach tests, record their observations, and then compare their results to classmates. This activity helps get them hooked and builds interested in the story!
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Observational note sheet for creative writing
One way to help middle school students with creative writing is by helping them with observations. Helping students learn how to pick up on the subtle details of the world around them. This note sheet is designed to help students take observational notes as a warm-up activity to a creative writing assignment.Bonus: Since it is a printable item, it can be done in any location at any time of year!
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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