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High school short stories webquests for staff and administrators
Boogers, Farts, and Burps Keep Friends Away- Social Story
Do you have a student who always burps, passes gas or picks their nose? If yes, this story is perfect for them! Whether they do it on purpose or just don't know proper etiquette, "Boogers, Farts, and Burps Keep Friends Away" teaches the appropriate choices to make when mother nature hits, and it explains how one's actions affect whether someone will want to be their friend or not.The Spanish version is available here.NOTE: This story is part of a bundle. If you are interested in visuals, task ca
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Friendship- Social Story Bundle (set 1)
Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain Questions & Activities
These activities are based on the short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain.
There are so many activities in this lesson, including:
* comprehension/discussion and vocabulary questions for the students to discuss as a class, in a literature circle, or individually to answer
* a graphic organizer for the elements of literature
* a worksheet students can fill out while they watch the movie
* pre- and post-reading activities
* a bubble map for details
* a mini-le
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6th - 9th
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Indian Captive Primary Source Worksheet (French and Indian War)
Captured by Indians, 1758 (The Real Story of Mary Jemison Capture)This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the French and Indian War. I use this worksheet to help students better understand the book Indian Captive.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/cap.htmClick
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: French and Indian War Lesson Plan Collection
El hijo por Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) Bundle
Horacio Quiroga was a master story teller that inspired Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar. I like to introduce this author to my students by doing a Webquest and then reading "El Hijo". El Hijo is one of the suggested readings for the Spanish Literature AP test. I also have my Spanish Language and Culture AP students read it because it also connects to one of the themes from the textbook Temas (el cuidado de la salud y medicina). Bundle includes:Webquest for the author:https://www.teac
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9th - 12th
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La noche boca arriba por Julio Cortázar Bundle
My students loved this story!!! The bundle includes:Webquest so the students get to know the author prior to reading the story (Key is provided): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Julio-Cortazar-Webquest-in-Spanish-2873440Slide show in PDF format vocabulary for the story:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/La-noche-boca-arriba-por-Julio-Cortazar-1861437Handout in PDF format to assist students in analyzing the story (Key is provided) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/L
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9th - 12th
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The Tell-Tale Heart Hyperdoc (Great for Distance Learning)
Teach mood and suspense using one of literature's original scary stories, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. This Google Hyperdoc includes 7 different steps to take students through anticipatory activities, multiple readings, text analysis, and reflection. The hyperdoc concludes with a choice of two summative activities for students to demonstrate their learning. Utilizes Google Forms, videos, Google Docs, and Padlet. Links and teacher directions for use are included.The steps included
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6th - 12th
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RAY BRADBURY Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life and works of RAY BRADBURY, best known as the author of FAHRENHEIT 451. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students learn more about Ray Bradbury. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the answers. You mig
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 2 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
Mythology unit activities for teaching archetypes: Just the fun stuff bundle!
If you already have a unit on mythology and are looking for activities to add engagement and enthusiasm, this bundle is for you. While the activities focus on Native American myths, this digital escape room and choice board/stations activity can be used with any other mythology unit to diversify the cultures you're covering in class, help students make connections to elements of mythology in modern media, and encourage deeper analysis through comparison and contrast between characters featured i
Grades:
8th - 11th
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A Rose For Emily Assessment
This Omega English product contains an assessment based on the short story, “A Rose For Emily” by William Faulkner. The assessment consists of 50 multiple choice questions that include critical thinking, higher order, text dependent, and comprehension questions. It also contains a teacher answer key.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
The King of Mazy May by Jack London Questions, Vocabulary, Webquest
These activities are based on the short story "The King of Mazy May by Jack London. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. There is also a worksheet students can fill
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7th - 9th
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BUNDLE: Charlotte P. Gilman Webquest and FULL TEXT of THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to introduce your high school ELA students to the remarkable life and works of CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN, author of “The Yellow Wallpaper.”This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as th
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9th - 12th
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English 9 Lesson Plans: One Year of Lesson Plans and Activities
These fifteen pages contain an outline of how to teach English 9 or language arts freshmen. If you teach eighth or tenth grade ELA, these lessons can also give you a starting point.Outlined in 36 week, these free lesson plans walk you through the literature, grammar, and writing portions of your classes. Included in the details are vocabulary, public speaking, nonfiction, and other areas of study.Please switch, delete, and add what will work for your English 9 students. These should be a start t
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Grades:
8th - 11th
ROALD DAHL Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of ROALD DAHL, probably best known as the author of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” James and the Giant Peach, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students discover more about Roald Dahl. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answer
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6th - 9th
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Edgar Allan Poe Background Introduction Web Quest Activity Lesson for Story Unit
This Edgar Allan Poe web quest is a quick and efficient way to give students solid background information on the tragic and macabre life of the famed author, Poe. The webquest includes three links, one article and two YouTube videos, to introduce students to one of the greatest authors in American Literature!This web quest for Edgar Allan Poe includes:-15 thorough questions for students to use to guide their research-Three links-Epitaph activityThis webquest lesson plan covers the following CCSS
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6th - 10th
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Shirley Jackson No Prep Bundle - Author Webquest Charles The Lottery
These units are designed for middle school to high school aged students. I often use them with my high school Special Education classes. This bundle includes a webquest on Shirley Jackson, and mini-units on both "Charles" and "The Lottery." No prep required!! Perfect for a unit during Women's History Month or any time of year. "Charles" mini-unit includes:teacher instructionsanticipation guidecomprehension check quizvocabulary worksheetclose reading worksheets with story formatted to aide i
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6th - 12th
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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Questions, Literary Elements, Vocabulary
These activities are based on the short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. There is also a worksheet students can fill
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7th - 9th
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JOHN STEINBECK Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Students will enjoy literature fun when you use this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that introduce students to the fascinating life and works of John Steinbeck. If you’re teaching Steinbeck's novels Of Mice and Men or The Grapes of Wrath or the short stories “The Snake” or “Johnny Bear” or any other Steinbeck work, this webquest will help students learn more about the Nobel-winning writer.Included are . . .4 pages of questions (40 items) asking students to use research sk
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6th - 9th
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DOROTHY PARKER Webquest: Printable Worksheets for the Famous American Author
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of DOROTHY PARKER, author of “Big Blonde” and other short stories and poems. This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about DOROTHY PARKER. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might ...assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each o
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9th - 12th
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P. G. WODEHOUSE Webquest: Printable Worksheets for the Famous English Author
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of P. G. WODEHOUSE, author of MY MAN JEEVES. This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about P. G. WODEHOUSE. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the ans
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9th - 12th
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SUSAN GLASPELL: Printable Worksheets for the Famous American Author
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of SUSAN GLASPELL, author of TRIFLES and “A Jury of Her Peers.”This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about SUSAN GLASPELL. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they
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9th - 12th
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Chimamanda Adichie Unit: The Thing Around Your Neck
This is a full unit for teaching Chimamanda Adichie's short stories from her collection The Thing Around Your Neck. It has authorial research, development of close reading, examination of the impacts of Colonialization using the Post-Colonist lens per IB Language A: Literature standards and guidelines. Unit has multiple videos embedded with the author, historical context, intertextuality, recent history, and more!Currently there are hyperlinks to my drive with the docs. Please make a copy then e
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11th - 12th
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Character Education: 10 Lesson Packet: People Overcoming Great Odds
This packet contains 10 short story character ed. lessons about real people overcoming great odds to achieve great success. Each lesson comes with a short story about the famous person’s life and follow up questions.
Here are the lessons in the packet:
1.Resolution to Succeed: Abraham Lincoln
2.You Are Judged How You Act: Actor Harrison Ford
3.Overcoming Hardship: Actor Jim Carrey
4.Never Stop Trying: Inventor Thomas Edison
5.Determination: Restaurant Owner Colonel Sanders
6.Taking Resp
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Digital ELA Bundle | Distance Learning | Short Stories | Informational Text
Includes 4 quality online resources for hours of digital and distance learning. With teacher specific directions and engaging concepts, these resources are sure to be a hit in your physical or virtual English classroom.Here is an overview of each resource:INFORMATIONAL TEXT FEATURES ESCAPE ROOM:Students will work through five locks in this escape room to find the missing reporter, Bill Ancina, and uncover the conspiracy that he has unearthed. Check out the preview video for a tour of the escape
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7th - 9th
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RICHARD CONNELL Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that engage students in learning about the remarkable life and works of RICHARD CONNELL, probably best known as the author of “The Most Dangerous Game.” This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students discover more about RICHARD CONNELL. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each
Grades:
7th - 10th
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