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Short stories printables for Microsoft Word
Packet of Memoir Texts
Packet of 12 Memoir texts
*mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir
*short texts for enjoyment
*great to use with ELA test prep
~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~
Texts included:
Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant)
Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little)
When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Laughter (Sandra Cisneros)
Home (Michael J. Rosen)
Hairs (Sandra Cisneros)
Alone (Jacqueline Woodson)
Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield)
Mattie's Ride (
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2nd - 12th
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SCIENCE FICTION: History, Literature, and Creative Writing
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Science Fiction is one of my favorite units to teach. It gives each of us a chance to ask, "What if?" This 99-page unit covers information about the history of science fiction as a genre, vocabulary to discuss science fiction, 10 science fiction stories w/resources, how to develop and write a science fiction story, and an extensive list of websites that could be helpful for more resources. The stories covered in the unit are:
"Ra
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6th - 12th
Gift of the Magi Reading Test/Quiz 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
This 25-question multiple-choice reading test/quiz on O. Henry's short story "The Gift of the Magi" has questions from different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (revised) along with one optional essay question with lined paper to familiarize students with the format of standardized testing. It will test students’ literal and interpretive understanding of the story along with:characterizationpoint of viewmaking inferencesand literary devicesQuestions are modeled after standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and
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5th - 8th
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The Scarlet Ibis Multiple Choice Test and Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst. The multiple choice objective test targets the Common Core State Standards for Literature. The student test is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Other resources are also available for The Scarlet Ibis on my site including a Reading Guide for close reading, a Story Map for enhanced Comprehension, and writing prompt to increase writing skills.
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7th - 12th
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"Detective Fiction": Six Sherlock Holmes Short Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Six Classic Sherlock Holmes Short Stories: A Study Guide" NOTE 1: This version does NOT include the text of the stories, which are available online. However, a version that DOES include the texts of the stories is also available on TPT.NOTE 2: Both versions were revised and expanded in 2022.The guide supports reflective reading of the texts.It contains a detailed, original introduction to the detective fiction genre and to the Sherlock Holmes canon followed by study guides to six popular Sherlo
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8th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Plot Components Quiz
Quiz your students over their knowledge of plot components with this Plot Components Quiz. Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 include 17 questions total. There are 7 multiple choice questions over the identification of plot elements plus an eighth question asking students to draw a plot line and label the components, selecting the five correct terms from a word bank of ten terms. There are 9 more multiple choice questions that relate to a reading passage. Pages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are the answers! Th
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6th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game Activity Pack
With this purchase, you will receive two character analysis charts (Rainsford and General Zaroff), a literary connections table, a plot diagram (Freytag Pyramid) graphic organizer, and an important quotations quiz. All five educational tools were designed to be utilized during the teaching of Richard Connell's short story, The Most Dangerous Game.
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8th - 10th
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Elements of Fiction: Short Story Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer allows students to keep track of all the basic elements of fiction while reading a short story. It includes areas for students to take notes on plot, characters, setting, theme, conflicts, and point of view. It is very basic, but very helpful for students who have trouble keeping these elements straight during a short story unit.
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7th - 12th
Spanish Reader's Theater: Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
The Three Little Pigs is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are l
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1st - 12th
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Realistic Fiction Sample
This is a two page realistic fiction sample great for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. This realistic fiction follows a basic story mountain model, includes dialogue, vivid vocabulary, figurative language, and many other strong writing elements.
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4th - 6th
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"Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway | 20-Page Editable Lesson Plan!
Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 20-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants." Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The pre-reading handout, reading quiz, and discussion questions will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!! Hold your students account
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Types of Conflict in Literature Worksheet- Using iconic photos
Useful for any middle or high school teachers teaching types of conflict in literature. Very popular with students.In this review activity, students analyze iconic historical pictures and think of a story to frame the picture. After this, they will decide which type of conflict is present in their stories. Once they have finished, you can ask them to share their answers with partners, small groups, or with the class and correct their answers (answers on last page).Includes photos relating to 9/1
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7th - 12th
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The Cask of Amontillado Test and Answer Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. The multiple choice objective test targets the Common Core State Standards for Literature. The student test is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Another resource is also available for “The Cask of Amontillado” on my site: “The Cask of Amontillado” Reading Guide for close reading of the text.
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9th - 12th
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McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading 4th gr Ranita frog princess comprehension & voc test
This is an assessment / comprehension test along with a vocabulary test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit 2 week 2 "Ranita the Frog Princess". Covers common core questions and NGSSS / Fcat 2.0.
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I also sell a BUNDLE with all 5 stories from UNIT 1,2,3 at a discounted price (You might have passed them a
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4th
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"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber (Short Story)
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.The package includes the story, pre-reading, and post-reading study questions and ANSWERS for James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Questions address the elements of a story (plot, character, theme, setting, and point of view) and specific questions to ensure understanding and analysis of this story, including higher order thinkin
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7th - 12th
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat: Resource Pack
This resource pack includes a vocabulary lesson, character web, chronological event activity with answer key, objective quiz with answer key, and photographs of Edgar Allan Poe's home in Philadelphia. This home is where Edgar was living when he wrote The Black cat, the cellar greatly resembles the cellar from the story.
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7th - 12th
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Mcgraw-hill Wonders Reading 4th grade Experts, Incorporated Comprehension test.
This is an quiz /assessment / comprehension test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit one week two "Experts, Incorporated". Covers common core questions and NGSSS / Fcat 2.0.
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I already have Unit one weeks 1,2,3,4,5 posted
(Princess and the pizza, Earthquakes, Experts Incorporated, Max Axiom, Kids Business)
I have posted Unit 1 , 2 ,3 Stories and Bundles as well
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4th
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Elements of Fiction: Theme, Motif, and Symbolism Practice Sheet
Help your students practice working with the concepts of theme, motif, and symbol with this Theme, Motif, and Symbolism Practice Sheet. Pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 include 17 questions total: 5 identification questions, 6 multiple choice and 6 open-ended questions that relate to reading passages. Pages 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Theme Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-O
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7th - 12th
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I Can Sleep In My Bed: A Social Story
This is a social story about sleeping in your own bed. Many children struggle with this. At the end of the document, you will find a free monster spray template that can be cut out and glued to a spray bottle. This document is editable!
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PreK - 1st
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McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading 4th gr The Buffalo Are Back comprehension & voc test
This is an assessment / comprehension test along with a vocabulary test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit 2 Week 3 "The Buffalo Are Back". Covers common core questions and NGSSS / Fcat 2.0.
I also have Unit 2 Week 1,2,3,4
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Secret Message, Ranita, the Princess Frog, The Buffalo are back, Spiders
(I sell them separately or in a BUNDLE at a discounted price)
I also
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4th
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Elements of Fiction: Characterization Quiz
Quiz your students on their knowledge of characterization with the Characterization Quiz. Pages 1 and 2 include 13 multiple choice questions, 9 of which are over characterization terminology and 4 of the 13 are questions that relate to short reading passages, giving students a chance to use their reading and thinking skills. Pages 3 and 4 include the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Characterization Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction
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6th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Conflict Quiz
Quiz your students over their knowledge of conflict with this Conflict Quiz. There are sixteen (16) multiple choice questions spanning pages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Some questions ask for definitions, and some questions ask for students to identify the type of conflict that is being described. Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8 include the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Conflict Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-
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6th - 12th
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McGraw-Hill Wonders Reading 4th gr Delivering Justice comprehension & voc test
This is an assessment / comprehension test along with a vocabulary test for the new 4th grade McGraw-hill reading series (Literature Anthology). The test is for Unit 3 Week 3 "Delivering Justice".
…All My Test are EDITABLE
Click here if you would like to see a Unit 3 BUNDLE, a huge savings!!!
I also have the rest of Unit 3 Week 1,2,3,4,5
The Cricket in Time Square, Aquinaldo, Delivering Justice, Abe's Honest Words, Anew Kind of Corn
(I sell them separately or in a BUNDLE at a discounted pric
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4th
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