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8th grade short stories resources for Microsoft OneDrive under $5
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
Show Not Tell Writing PowerPoint with Elaboration Practice
Use the Show, Not Tell writing strategy to write descriptions more vividly. This lesson shows how to use the "Show Not Tell" strategy in creative writing. Imagery and sensory language create mental pictures to help the reader visualize. Strong verbs replace dead verbs. This digital resource gives students four different strategies to use to replace 'to be" verbs, including combining sentences, adding strong verbs, details and precise language, using nouns as verbs, and changing the sentence orde
Grades:
5th - 8th
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint Preview, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Response
Rikki Tikki Tavi PowerPoint. Preview and respond to the short story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling with this presentation. Introduces vocabulary with definitions, plot diagram, literary elements, anticipation guide, author biography and background information, strategies for reading short stories, comprehension check, and writing responses. Cobra and mongoose facts and photos, a link to the story and a National Geographic video clip of a mongoose encounter with a cobra. This is an engaging
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Character Analysis for ANY Novel or Short Story - Google / Digital Version
DIGITAL CHARACTER ANALYSIS ACTIVITY - Help your students write a character study or character analysis with this ready-to-use resource. Works with any novel or short story! 17 Google slides to help your students dig deeper into a character's motivation and personality. Works with any novel or short story! This activity is easy to differentiate for students of varying abilities and ages. The resource leads students through the process of writing a paragraph or a full essay - choose which one w
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: DIGITAL Novel Study Bundle - Use with ANY NOVEL
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint. Introduce the short story 7th grade by the author Gary Soto. Develops background knowledge. Author information. Images compare Fresno, California to Paris, France. Vocabulary includes words like tortilla, fiesta, and siesta. Reminds students to think about the author's purpose and the theme of the story as they read. Also shows recommended Gary Soto books for students who are interested in reading books by this author. Use this presentation to intr
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
Characterization PowerPoint
Characterization PowerPoint - Character Development in Short Stories. Shows students how to develop characters when writing short stories by analyzing author strategies, like using sensory details, gestures, and interior monologue. Demonstrates different strategies to use in developing a character in a short story, helping students write better by making their characters come to life! Animated graphics and sound. 24 slides. Includes three handouts for students to put in their writer's notebook t
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5th - 8th
Rip Van Winkle PowerPoint - Questions, Writing Prompts, and Author Biography
Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving PowerPoint. This resource helps students comprehend the story and its symbolism. The slides take the class through Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book, an illustrated adapted version to read slide by slide, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, writing prompts, and critical thinking. Slides are illustrated and engaging for students. Use PowerPo
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman PowerPoint
Reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the story of the Headless Horseman? This resource helps students comprehend the story - vocabulary, characters, setting, plot, and theme. The PowerPoint activities take your class through Washington Irving's ghost tale. Includes vocabulary, background information on setting, plot summary, author biography, a link to an online e-book and audio, a sequencing activity, discussion questions with a print friendly answer key, a plot diagram activity, and an essay w
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7th - 10th
All Summer in a Day PowerPoint and Writing Journal Activity
This All Summer in a Day PowerPoint introduces the story, gives background and vocabulary, and has a response writing activity to be used after reading this short story by Ray Bradbury. Before, during and after reading slides. Presentation focuses on the elements of plot in the story, as in exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Discussion prompts with key. Includes three journal topics and a journal writing paper at the end. Use PowerPoint in video conferencing or Zoo
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Point of View Writing & Review Activity - Digital Version
POINT OF VIEW DIGITAL WRITING ACTIVITY - Looking for a fun way to review and practice writing with different points of view? Students are given a notes / reference sheet on the four points of view for review and reference. Use the notes page to review point of view and look for examples in stories you have read in class. Students are then asked to complete a writing assignment based on an article (provided) they read. After reading the article students must complete two paragraphs from two di
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Grades:
6th - 9th
The Little Seed Big Dream
In the heartwarming story of "The Little Seed's Big Dream," young readers are invited to embark on a delightful journey through the world of nature, hope, and determination. This enchanting tale is a celebration of dreams, perseverance, and the magic of growth.Meet Sammy, a tiny seed who is filled with dreams that are bigger than life itself. Sammy yearns to become a towering, majestic tree, but there's a catch – Sammy is just a little seed! Throughout this charming narrative, children and their
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
"The Medicine Bag" Story, Class Discussion Questions, Reading Comp. Handout
This file contains a copy of "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Sneve story, class discussion questions with an answer key, and finally a reading comprehension handout.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
VALENTINE'S DAY | VALENTINE'S DAY ACTIVITY | emergency sub plan, group work
VALENTINE'S DAY | VALENTINE'S DAY ACTIVITY | emergency sub plan, group workBEAUTY AND THE BEAST NO PREP - PRINT AND GO OR GO INTERACTIVE WITH THE GOOGLE LINKIncluded in this product are the following:❤️ONE SHEET INFOGRAPHIC on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as a PDF document to be printed or uploaded.❤️Grayscale and color versions - 11 x 17 inches is the recommended printing size. There are two color versions - one with white text and the other with purple and two black and white versions.❤️Link to my ON
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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