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Adult education short stories study guides
A Jury of Her Peers, Susan Glaspell short story, art analysis PDF & Google Drive
Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers,” a short story version of her one-act play, Trifles, is a quick-paced thriller that’s sure to get your students thinking and debating the nature of justice.This 20-page PDF download (includes Google Drive version of all student handouts) includes a full-text copy of Glaspell’s public domain story (nine pages), a 9-question short answer sheet, a symbolism harvesting activity, and a supplemental art analysis activity. Answer keys and suggested responses are i
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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"Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" A Script for Easy Reading Hi/Lo
Included Dr. Heidegger's Experiment-vocabulary study-pre-reading activities -comprehension questions -suggestions for projects-quiz-answer key -student answer pages This adaptation adheres to the plot, characterization, settings, and themes of the original story. Students will be engaged as they read the script of this timeless piece of literature.What other teachers are saying about these readers’ theater resources:“Great for student engagement!”“Very good resource and easy to use!”“I used this
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Classic Short Story Scripts for Easy Reading Bundle 2
The Egg by Andy Weir Modern Short Story + Media Analysis PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Looking for a short story from a modern writer that’ll get students reading and thinking? “The Egg,” a short story by The Martian author Andy Weir, will hook teens’ attention and hopefully inspire them to think deeply about how we treat each other.Although not particularly religious, the story centers around a God figure talking to his supernatural child. The story includes a bit of science fiction and a bit of philosophy. It’s just under 1,000 words, a very short read.In this 45-minute lesson,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson- Literary Analysis & Plot Map
Unique and exciting presentation to teach students how to create a literary analysis! Uses examples and quotes from "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Great for high school! Free Download color-coded template correlates to PowerPoint for easy instruction!!
Literary Analysis/ Plot Map Presentation by Elizabeth Blackwell is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Based on a work at images and some text from Google search/images.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Ken Liu's "The Paper Menagerie" Anticipation Guide and Comprehension Questions
The following seven worksheets/handouts are an anticipation guide, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to guide readers through and after Ken Liu's 2011 award-winning short story "The Paper Menagerie." The first page is an anticipation guide and ask students to agree or disagree with statements that relate to the conflicts and themes of the work. Pages two, three, and four contain comprehension questions or short answer questions that guide students to actively analyze the work's c
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sherlock Holmes THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets
“The Red-Headed League” Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so your students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London. Here’s what you’ll find in your 33-page printable study guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test on the sto
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Sherlock Holmes: Conan Doyle Biography and The Red-Headed League
Short Stories: The Ultimate Bundle
This short story bundle combines resources for short stories with literary significance. Students will analyze the elements of fiction, such as plot, characterization, setting, and point of view, to gain a deeper understanding of the stories. They also explore literary techniques, like symbolism and imagery, to uncover deeper meanings and the author's purpose. Writing assignments may include creative responses, literary analysis essays, or reflective pieces. This short story unit aims to help st
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hop-Frog by Edgar Allan Poe - A Complete Package including audio!
Are you an Edgar Allan Poe fan and love to teach his short stories? This is something you just might love!
Get this complete package for Hop-Frog, a short story of revenge and murder, and you’ll turn your students into Poe fans in no time!
In this zip file, you’ll find the following items:
*Hop-Frog by Edgar Allan Poe – the complete text – 8 pages.
*Hop Frog Audio File – After not being able to find what I considered to be a good audio of the story to use for my students, my husband (al
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol Stave Three: A Close Reading Study (9 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeysStudy Guide 68 Items, Answer Keys, Interpretive Notes9 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne ABRIDGED Story, Reading Guide, Test
Do your students struggle with reading the complex vocabulary and wordiness of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Or, do you need to cover this story in a hurry? Try this abridged version of "The Birthmark" for reluctant or struggling readers. (I have saved you the trouble by going through the story and taking out wordy parts and rephrasing others. The story is kept very close to the original and uses Hawthorne's words most of the time. This condensed version cuts the long, original story down by about half.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Most Dangerous Game Short Story Bundle
The Most Dangerous Game Short Story Bundle This is a 32 page bundle of worksheets and other resources designed to be used with the Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell. It is an upgrade from my original unit plan even though it lists at the same price. It was developed over a seven year period. I think I have finally maximized the magic of this classic adventure story. My students enjoy it immensely. It is comprehensive and gives you a wide variety of choices of fun activities to d
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Bundle 3: Red-Headed League and Speckled Band
Close reading study guides for two of the most popular popular Sherlock Holmes short stories! The 33-page printable study guide for “The Red-Headed League” includes . . . • introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test on the story• ideas for writing assignments based on what
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
A Christmas Carol Stave Four: A Close Reading Study (7 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeysStudy Guide 42 Items, Answer Keys, Interpretive Notes7 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sherlock Holmes THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEER'S THUMB Close Reading Study Guide
“The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb” Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so your students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London. Here’s what you’ll find in your 30-page printable guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol Stave Two: A Close Reading Study (9 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeysStudy Guide 53 Items, Answer Keys, Interpretive Notes9 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol Stave Five: A Close Reading Study (8 pages), Answer Keys
Initial Reading Quiz 12 Items, Answer KeyStudy Guide 37 Items, Answer Key, Interpretive Notes8 PagesZip file contains both .pdf and .doc versionsMy apologies if you've arrived here expecting to see Staves Two and Four as free products. With the sharing of information over the past several years, it is extremely difficult to keep up with all that has been shared and passed around. The study unit for Stave One is now the free product. Download it to see how it works before you purchase the units f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Story Of an Hour / By Kate Chopin / Analysis and Discussions
This resource is a complete reading guide to the short story " The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin This resource includes a complete guide to the life of the author and the age in which she lived, the status of women at that age, the themes of the story, an analysis of the themes of the story, the symbols, the literary devices, the irony used in the story.This resource also includes questions and answers about all the aspects of the story. In a word, this resource includes everything that the t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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A Rose for Emily / By William Faulkner / A Complete Reading Guide and Activities
This resource is a complete guide to the study of the short story "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. This resource includes a summary of the story's main plot and a discussion of the tools used in building the story, the symbols and the themes, the conflicts, and other literary elements.This resource also includes an activity for class discussion, and it asks the students to debate whether Emily is a victim who deserves our sympathy, or is she a criminal who deserves condemnation.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sherlock Holmes: Conan Doyle Biography and The Red-Headed League
The 11-page reproducible biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle includes . . . • a 5-page biography of Conan Doyle, including a number of facts readers should know about Sherlock Holmes• 2 pages of study questions that accompany the biography and introduction• a test to gauge students’ comprehension of the material• an answer key• a link to the footage of the only interview of Doyle talking about Holmes The 33-page printable study guide for “The Red-Headed League” includes . . . .• introductory inf
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
The Yellow Wallpaper Short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman / A Reading Guide
The short story is about a woman suffering from neurasthenia or postpartum depression. She wants to work and still be productive, but a physician along with her husband and brother gives her the “rest cure” prescription.This presentation gives the students the basic information about this short story like the narrator, the characters, the theme..... etc.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Edgar Allan Poe and "The Tell -Tale Heart" / A Study of the Writer and The Story
This workbook can be used as an introduction to the study of the life of the author American Poet and short story writer Edgar Allan Poe and one of his most famous short stories "The Tell-Tale Heart". This workbook includes a short biography of Edgar Allan Poe with some activities and questions and the text of the story "The Tell Tale Heart" with some activities and exercises about it. This workbook can be used as a class activity or as a homework assignment.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian" Anticipation Guide and Study Guide
The following four worksheets/handouts are a study guide that includes an anticipation guide, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to guide readers through Ray Bradbury's 1951 dystopian short story "The Pedestrian." The first page is an anticipation guide and asks students to agree or disagree with statements that relate to the conflicts and themes of the work. Pages two and three contain 17 comprehension questions or short answer questions that guide students to analyze the work's
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Bundle 4: Final Problem and Scandal in Bohemia
Close reading study guides for two popular Sherlock Holmes short stories, "The Final Problem," and "A Scandal in Bohemia."The 26-page printable study guide for “The Final Problem” includes. . .• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test on the story• ideas for writing ass
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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