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Literary Analysis with Sticky Notes - Short Story Unit w/ Activities, Writing
Teaching literary analysis can be fun, engaging, and accessible for all students! Increase student engagement and understanding in your next literary analysis unit (whether it be short stories or novels) with interactive and hands-on close reading organizers and scaffolded writing responses. Students will enjoy using sticky notes in class as they analyze the author's use of various literary devices in complex short stories and novels. This is a complete literature unit in itself!This sticky note
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Sticky Note Analysis Bundle: Literary, Rhetoric, Poetry
Short Story Unit - Intro to Literature for ANY Fiction - PRINT & DIGITAL
Teach your students all about short stories and literary elements with a short story unit that works with any piece of fiction. This short story teaching lesson introduces students to short stories, fiction, and literary devices. It includes everything you need to teach your middle and high school students about short stories, and you can use these organizers over and over again. This short story unit includes both the print and digital files! Teaching short stories is a breeze with this unit. B
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Narrative Writing and Short Story Unit Bundle
Teaching Symbolism and Allegory - Introduction Activity & PowerPoint
Teaching symbolism can be tricky, but symbolism activities like this one HOOK your students and help them engage with any text. This is a sweet introduction to symbolism that your students will remember long after the candy is gone.⭐️ I use this with “Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe, but it is not text-specific. You can use it with any short story or novel or as a stand-alone lesson. Your resource for teaching symbolism includes:An anticipatory set using Tootsie Roll Pops (or Blow Po
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7th - 10th
The Masque of the Red Death Unit Bundle - Poe - Short Story Close Reading & PPT
Use Poe’s creepy classic short story, “The Masque of the Red Death,” to practice close reading and other key Common Core reading skills while teaching symbolism, allegory and imagery. Great for Halloween or any time of year, this HUGE 40+ page "Masque of the Red Death" value bundle--combining two substantial products--includes:PRE/POST-READING POWERPOINT:• Fully editable PowerPoint backgrounder on "The Masque of the Red Death," with thought–provoking journal prompts, literary terms and activitie
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7th - 12th
Short Story The Monkey's Paw Analysis and Reading Comprehension Questions
Your students will love this delightfully creepy short story. It's perfect for practicing reading comprehension, literary analysis, foreshadowing, point of view, and irony with your middle school and high school students. And... by the end of the unit, students will have written a literary analysis response.Here's what teachers are saying about this unit: "An AWESOME unit. This resource is put together really well and was really easy to use.""MY KIDS LOVED THIS!!!!! We have been having so muc
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6th - 10th
Elements of Fiction PowerPoint & Activities for ANY Text - Short Story Elements
Kick off ANY short story, fiction or literature unit with this comprehensive and engaging Elements of Fiction PowerPoint, guided notes and activity bundle intended for high school or middle school ELA. Great for introduction, reinforcement, and/or story element review, this package guides students through the key elements of literature and literary devices and includes plenty of engaging, rigorous activities for practice and review—all Common Core aligned. It even includes fun self-assessment a
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7th - 12th
Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
Help your students master the elements of fiction in short stories and have fun at the same time with the Elements of Fiction Unit Bundle! This complete unit includes 18 low-prep FUN lessons that will engage your students in the world of fiction! Each lesson builds upon the next until students have a solid foundation of knowledge of the elements of fiction and how they interact and influence one another (i.e. how the setting impacts characters, etc.)!! This unit includes everything you need t
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6th - 9th
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit Assignments & Activities: Introduce your students to the captivating world of classic science fiction with the short story All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury. This comprehensive short story unit offers a variety of engaging activities and assignments to deepen students' understanding and foster their creativity. Included in this package is a presentation to guide the entire lesson and resources to assess student comprehension and analyt
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7th - 10th
Short Story Unit - Close Reading & Analysis for High Middle School Short Stories
Looking for an engaging short story unit with rigorous reading and literary analysis activities for your high school and advanced middle school students? This Short Story Literary Analysis and Close Reading Unit Bundle provides TONS of materials for four classic short stories to help your students master a host of Common Core standards--all while having fun along the way! And because the ability to closely read and analyze text is so critical to Common Core and individual state standards, this s
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7th - 12th
There Will Come Soft Rains Google Slides Annotation Project - Ray Bradbury
“I tried this with Google Classroom and my kids LOVED it! Not only is the story rich with imagery, but students learn how to annotate text! This is great for helping guide students through the story in digestible chunks. The well-crafted questions help students reflect upon what they read, infer about the characters/plot, and identify literary elements. What a hit!” - Jennifer Seward in Stillwater, OKWanting to ease your students into annotating text with a short story? Looking to help your stu
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7th - 12th
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Creation Stories, Meaningful Jigsaw Activity to Intro. any Mythology Unit
As a launch to any middle-school or high-school study of mythology, use this 45-minute activity where students work in teams of four to read and think through four short pieces about the creation of Earth/humanity. Use the five slide deck (PDF) to guide students through the jigsaw process as they find commonalities among literature from China, Uganda, the Blackfoot Native American tribe, and the King James Bible's Book of Genesis. The download also includes full-text copies of the public domain
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7th - 10th
The Lottery Short Story Analysis, Writing and Textual Evidence Dystopian Lit
Your middle school students will be captivated by this chilling short story! Students will want to analyze characters, motive, plot, and foreshadowing. This creepy, unsettling story is great for middle school and high school students. Reasons to love this unit:print and digital versions (Google Slides and PowerPoint)super creepy story is sure to engage your students!includes lesson plans and teacher checklist – makes an ideal sub plan provides literary analysis practice: students will analy
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6th - 10th
Click Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman - Short Story Unit Lesson & Activities
Click Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman - Short Story Unit Lesson & Activities: Engage your students with the eerie world of Neil Gaiman through his short story Click Clack The Rattlebag with this comprehensive short story unit. This package provides all the necessary resources to effectively teach the story, assess student comprehension, and cultivate their creativity and writing skills. Included are reading comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, lessons on literary devices such a
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7th - 10th
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions
My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story.
This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe
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6th - 10th
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SHORT STORY UNIT - Indigenous Theme (FNMI) - Bundle of Lesson Plans
This Bundle includes 21 lessons, including printables and PowerPoint presentations (details below).PART 1:This bundle of 7 lesson plans explores Canadian Indigenous themes using reading workshop and writing workshop.Lesson Overview:Dancer by Vickie Sears (short story) - Activities used: story reading, characterization mini-lesson, writer's craft discussion, character analysis activity (printable included), large group discussion, writer's notebook prompt, poetry reading.Borders by Thomas King (s
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7th - 12th
Dystopian Literature Introduction Short Story Unit Activity - Dystopia Theme
The Introduction to Dystopian Literature provides the critical lens students need to analyze elements of dystopia! The riveting materials and thought-provoking activities support the analysis of any dystopian short story or novel. The 40 engaging and informative slides, along with application activities, will prepare your students to confidently analyze dystopian settings and motifs.This resource benefits students by facilitating higher levels of learning beyond a basic introduction to the dysto
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7th - 10th
Lesson: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Key, PPT
“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used
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6th - 12th
Lesson: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Lesson Plans Worksheets, Key, Powerpoints
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto Lesson Resources
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a s
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6th - 9th
The Open Window by Saki - Short Story Unit Lesson, Assignments, and Activities
The Open Window by Saki - Short Story Unit Lesson, Assignments, and Activities: Immerse your students in the captivating world of "The Open Window" by Saki with this comprehensive short story unit. Designed to facilitate a deep exploration of the text, this resource offers a wealth of engaging activities and assignments your students will love. Whether you're seeking to improve reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, or foster creative expression, this unit has you covered. With a presentation
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7th - 10th
Writing Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor Texts
Writer's Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor TextsIn this writing workshop, students will examine the literary elements in short stories and then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own narratives. The literary elements included in the narrative criteria are: dialogue, blocking, character and setting description, figurative language, interior monologue, and flashback.The three suggested short stories are "Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes, "The Jacket
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6th - 12th
The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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Literary Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint
Literary Elements PowerPoint on literary terms and the main short story parts including characters, plot, conflict, setting, theme, resolution, denouement. This digital resource explains the critical elements of a short story and specific knowledge (like plot diagram, types of conflict) that students need to be able to identify when they read, as well as incorporate into their own writing. Short quiz on story elements at the end for assessment. Project on your whiteboard or print out the print f
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Magical Realism Genre in Art and Literature - A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
In this lesson, students will explore various art pieces to introduce the elements of magical realism. Includes a reading framework graphic organizer and literary analysis worksheets for “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings.” Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Lesson on Magical Realism in Art and Literature:✏️ Introduction to the Elements of Magical Realism Slideshow Lesson - PowerPoint®✏️ Hyperlinks to various art paintings from Rob G
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7th - 10th
Elements of a Short Story Presentation and Guided Notes
This product is one that I use in my own classroom to introduce my students to story elements. This clean, easy-to-read PowerPoint presentation includes thirteen slides that cover the following topics: What is a short story, plot, stages of plot, character, protagonist/antagonist, conflict, types of conflict, theme, implied and stated theme, setting, and point of view! A PDF version of the slides is provided if you would like to print them for a bulletin board.With your purchase of this present
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6th - 8th
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