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Short stories scaffolded notes for Microsoft Word
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
Grades:
10th - 11th
"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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"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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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
Cornell Notes and Quiz Ch 2: Plot & Structure (Perrine) AP Literature
These guided reading notes (in the two-columned Cornell Notes format) feature 19 probing text- and inference-based questions that allow students to navigate the dense but informative Chapter 2 "Plot & Structure" of the Short Story/Fiction section of Perrine's anthology "Structure, Sound and Sense", a text commonly used in AP Literature. The accompanying quiz assesses students' reading and understanding through 10 multiple-choice, fill-in, and true/false questions. Answer Key included!
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cornell Notes Ch 3: Characterization (Perrine) AP Literature
These guided reading notes (in the two-columned Cornell Notes format) feature 17 probing text- and inference-based questions that allow students to navigate the dense but informative Chapter 3 "Characterization" of the Short Story/Fiction section of Perrine's anthology "Structure, Sound and Sense", a text commonly used in AP Literature.
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Old Man and the Sea: Notes
From Electric English...
These are typed notes that explain some of the deeper context of the novella "The Old Man and the Sea". Even with all the other activities you assign during the course of the unit, it is still beneficial for the student to give them a concrete item they can refer to while working with the material. Hope it is helpful :)
Grades:
10th - 11th
Guided Notes Over the Different Types of Characters
Guided notes over the different types of characters, including protagonist, antagonist, round, flat, dynamic, and static characters. This is a Word Doc and is fully editable!
These guided notes go along with this Prezi: http://prezi.com/l-qfw04gz5dp/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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3rd - 8th
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Writing a Short Story | HKDSE | junior form | Pre-/post-writing worksheet
English worksheets for writing a story about being a taxi driver in Hong Kong. The worksheets serve as a scaffolding exercise/activity, covering vocabulary for writing stories, common errors students make, structure of a story (beginning, climax, resolution, ending, etc), language features for stories and useful expressions. They are great for junior or senior form students as pre-writing or post-writing worksheets. - Good for Cantonese speakers / students who are learning English as a second la
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cornell Notes Ch 4: Theme (Perrine) AP Literature
These guided reading notes (in the two-columned Cornell Notes format) feature 14 probing text- and inference-based questions that allow students to navigate the dense but informative Chapter 4 "Theme" of the Short Story/Fiction section of Perrine's anthology "Structure, Sound and Sense", a text commonly used in AP Literature.
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short Story Elements Cornell Notes
Cornell Notes are a great starting point for every lesson. And they meet the requirements for skeletal notes and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).I have formatted these pages to be used to introduce the short story unit. The left column contains the primary terms related to short stories while the wide right column has enough space to define the terms during the first discussion but also to return later with examples for the unit. Added Bonus! The whole thing is print and go! Using Microsoft
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Five Short Stories for Freshman!
"American History" Quiz and Discussion Activity
This presents a open-book reading quiz and a discussion activity for Judith Ortiz Cofer's short story "American History." The discussion questions can be used by students individually, in small groups, or as a whole class. The questions center on the backdrop of the Kennedy assassination and the relationship to the story, round vs. flat characters, themes, and the concept of immigration. Included is a teacher answer sheet.
"American History" Quiz and Discussion Activity by Marsha Metnzer i
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8th - 10th
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Cornell Notes and Quiz Ch 1: Reading the Story (Perrine) AP Literature
These guided reading notes (in the two-columned Cornell Notes format) allow students to navigate the dense but informative Chapter 1 "Reading the Story" of the Short Story/Fiction section of Perrine's anthology "Structure, Sound and Sense", a text commonly used in AP Literature. Carefully-worded fact or opinion cues and questions in the left column are page-numbered along with the chapter to aid students. The accompanying quiz assesses students' reading and understanding through seven multiple-c
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bible Story Questions: Creation Stories
These questions take students through the first two chapters in Genesis. They are written from a Catholic perspective but can easily be adapted for any Christian based instruction. I use these questions to spark discussion in my religion classes and to help middle school students to see the underlining messages in the stories.
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6th - 8th
STORY PLOT TASK CARDS AND WORKSHEETS
A bunch of 10 worksheets and task cards on plot elements of a story.This Resource Includes:Identifying conflict types.Suggesting conflict and plot types for genres.Identifying plot elements.Developing plot and describing.Demonstrating knowledge of plot in writing.Matching plot elements with their meaning.Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFo
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: STORY PLOT BUNDLE
Myths and Legends Cornell Notes
FULLY EDITABLE - MS Word format
This set of Cornell or 2-colymn style notes covers terms associated with myths, legends, fairy tales, folk tales and fables.
In addition to defining these types of stories, it includes:
subject, theme, universal theme, fiction, novel, short story, and pourquoi story.
Students are asked to explain the 6 reasons these stories were told: to strengthen community, provide moral guidance, explain the world, entertain, pass on knowledge and history, and for fame or
Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS RL3: Poe's "The Pit and The Pendulum" Video Graphic Org w/ Example
This graphic organizer/extended response worksheet is a perfect introduction to the Gothic period or Dark Romantics. After the initial lecture/instruction about the characteristics of the period, students can use their notes to complete respond to each prompt. The notes are provided on the last page and work best when presented first in a PowerPoint slideshow prior to watching the film. This assignment is designed to work with the 1962 adaptation of the film staring Vincent Price (see Amazon).
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Scaffolded plot structure notes and reading questions "Thank You Ma'am
Enhance your teaching of Langston Hughes' iconic short story, "Thank You Ma'am," with this meticulously designed educational resource. Our product provides scaffolded notes and guided reading questions tailored to follow the plot structure of this poignant narrative. This essential tool encourages deep comprehension and analytical skills, guiding students through the thematic and structural elements of the story. Ideal for educators aiming to facilitate meaningful discussions and insights, these
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7th
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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5th - 8th
"A Christmas Memory" Quiz and Class Discussion
This offers a reading quiz on the story "A Christmas Memory" as well as a classroom activity on the story that can be used an independent work, group work, or whole class discussion. The activity focuses on character development, symbolism, and author's purposes in writing.
"A Christmas Memory" Quiz and Discussion 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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Elements of a Short Story Mini-Lesson
This is a brief but fun Google Slideshow presentation to ease students into the five elements of a short story: character, setting, conflict, plot, and theme. You can use this as a review for older grades or an introduction at the middle school level.
My kids love it because it is easy to follow along with and there are videos embedded in the slideshow.
I also provided a guided notes worksheet for students to fill out as you lecture so they can keep track of the material as you go!
NOTE: Thi
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7th - 11th
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A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce Figurative Language and KEY
This 2 page Figurative Language worksheet on Ambrose Bierce's short story "A Horseman in the Sky" has 3 parts. Part 1 identifies the 11 examples of figurative language in the story: classical allusion, onomatopoeia, biblical allusion, alliteration, simile, irony, parallel structure, foreshadow, personification, flashback, and metaphor, and students have to match the term to the definition. Part 2 uses the same terms from the word bank to match the term to an example. Part 3 has 20 direct quo
Grades:
8th - 11th
ANALYSIS HANDOUTS BUNDLE
A bundle of handouts and cheat sheets on reading stories and poems for analysis.This bundle includes:Story SettingStory PlotCharacterizationStory AnalysisReference to ContextPoetry AnalysisPoetic Devices in PoetryPoetry AnnotationHere are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFor an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichmentThis is w
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Bible Story Questions: Adam and Eve
These questions take middle school students through Genesis chapter 3. They are meant to spark discussion about the themes and symbols used to tell the story of Adam and Eve. I use the last question (Who do you think is guilty for the fall of humanity?) to spark a lively discussion about the role Adam, Eve and the Snake played in original sin. These questions are written from a Catholic perspective but can easily be adapted to fit any Christian based instruction.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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