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4th grade short stories lessons
Fiction Narrative Writing Unit FOURTH GRADE
My fourth grade fiction writing unit includes 8 weeks of done-for-you writing lessons about how to write an engaging fiction essay, with strong characters, an interesting problem and solution, and rich dialogue. This unit contains detailed lesson plans, mentor texts, anchor charts, student writing tasks, and rubrics–everything you need to be a capable, confident writing teacher with students who love to write.If teaching writing has ever made you cry, weep, tear out your hair, question your exis
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Aesop's Fables Reader's Theater Scripts and Activities for Grades 4-7
Looking for a fun way to teach fables to your middle grade to middle school students? These Aesop's Fables reader's theater scripts are easy to implement, and students will love them! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating fables into your language arts instruction.These four, one-page, three-character scripts with corresponding reader response questions will give your students the chance to: work on fluency, reading comprehension while learning about the fables genre in a fun and en
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle: 12 Engaging Scripts for Big Kids
Plot: Story Structure Activity
NEW PRODUCT: Determining the Plot
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You can use this plot activity in many different ways! This would be a great way to introduce plot, use as guided practice, small group, centers, or even independent practice!
This is a great tool to use instead of boring workbook pages! There are four stories the students must read and identify the specific part of the plot. The students have a story map to place the cards to check their answers. There is an answer sheet included.
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2nd - 5th
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Christmas Activities - Reading Passages - Story Elements - Narrative Writing
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE - Upper Elementary December Christmas Passages that are CCSS aligned with the ELA literature and narrative writing standards. We've added a Google Classroom Option to our popular product. The unit focuses on the reading skill of story elements of inferring character traits, Plot Development, and Theme. This unit is great to use for teacher observation because of the included lesson plans and rigorous activities. You will keep your students engaged during this challengi
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4th - 6th
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Mystery Writing Mini Unit for Upper Graders
Get your students writing mysteries, learning the structure, and digging into the elements of mystery writing with this mini unit. Included in this resource:-full size and student size mystery anchor chart-multiple planning pages -draft and published piece templates-connection to literature-rubricThe picture book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, is not required but a great addition to this unit!Looking for writing projects each month? Grab the entire bundle and cover the genres with engaging
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Bundle: Monthly Writing Projects for Upper Elementary
Symbolism Reading Passages
Symbolism is a difficult concept requiring higher level thinking. These reading passages are the perfect tool for students to practice the difficult skill. This purchase includes an overview of symbolism, 4 short stories with 4 different symbols and meanings, questions, and an answer key. These symbolism passages are perfect to use for mini lessons, independent practice, task cards, homework, assessments, and much more! An answer key is provided.
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle!
Writing Workshop Mini Lesson: Seed Ideas for Small Moment Stories
This is a great resource for a writing workshop following Lucy Calkins Units of Study writing Personal Narratives. One of Lucy's units teaches students to write about small moments vs. the entire experience. For example, I may have vacationed in Hawaii, but I should pick one moment from the trip (like seeing the ocean for the first time) as my story. She refers to these small moments as "seed stories" and the entire experience a watermelon. Clever!When I teach this lesson I have my students prac
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1st - 5th
MEGA (85) Decodable Passages Bundle: Morphology Stories Included!
UPDATED 4/8/24:This product is 85 different decodable stories to support phonics and morphology instruction. Comprehension questions are included for each story.This product is GROWING, and I'll periodically add stories and prompt you to re-download.I created this product to reflect phonics, reading, and spelling lessons focusing on the following phonics/spelling rules:1. Digraph –ck story 2. Glued/welded sound(s) story: -ing, -ang, -ank, etc.3. FLSZ Rule Story4. Digraph ch story 5. Digraph sh
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K - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Orton-Gillingham: Complete Bundle, 700+ Pages! ($200 value)
Scary Short Stories - Headless Horseman Halloween Reading Passages & Activities
Captivate your class with four scary stories of the headless horseman and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Kids compare short folktales and explore related media – art, advertising, and video. These reading activities are perfect for Halloween – or anytime! In addition to printable passages, the bundle includes a companion website that holds all stories and media.Open the previews to take a closer look. Begin with four similar, spine-tingling tales (which are great to tell in the dark - or a well-
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4th - 6th
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Narrative Writing Unit | Fiction Unit - great for distance learning
Narrative Writing:This Narrative Writing Pack includes EVERYTHING you need to teach a Fiction Unit to your little ones. It is an entire unit including step by step lesson plans.NON-FICTION WRITING UNIT in the same series also availableThis Narrative Writing Unit includes:✔A4 Coloured posters outlining the features of a narrative and examples of each feature with a definition and cute graphics to match.✔Graphic Organizers and Activities for your students to plan and create their stories.✔PLUS it
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Acing Assessment Bundle | Report Writing Resources
Guided Reading L - O BUNDLE | Distance Learning
Guided Reading bundle with 6 Leveled Texts per Reading Level - 24 Leveled Books Guided Reading Levels L - O! Distance Learning activities included.These texts are PROFESSIONALLY LEVELED by Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile.comWe are now a certified partner with F&P and Lexile.comReach, Teach, and Learn is my brand new Guided Reading Curriculum that incorporates EVERYTHING that must be taught to your readers during your Guided Reading instruction. This Guided Reading Curriculum will include Le
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2nd - 4th
Short Story Listening Comprehension Scaffolded with Visuals for Speech Therapy 2
Listening comprehension is a vital skill for all children. Providing visuals is the perfect way to scaffold the task, while gradually increasing the difficulty. This resource contains 3 different levels of difficulty: 1, 2, & 3 sentence mini-stories. Each story comes with a visual support to assist in answering the questions. Use these visuals as needed and fade them when possible.This resource is perfect for targeting listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and Wh- questions - maki
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PreK - 9th
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Vowel Teams for Intermediate Grades- Orton Gillinghman Print and Go!
Older kids need phonics too! This pack includes everything you need to teach the Predictable (AI/AY, OA/OE, EE & IGH ) and the basic Unpredictable Vowel Teams (IE, EA, OO, OW, and OU) to intermediate kids.This 8 week resource includes:8 Step-by-step teacher guide that explains each pattern, gives ideas for multisensory practice, and provides links to our favorite online resources!8 Weekly spelling unit including 13+ pages of lists, posters, word sorts, word work, games, tests, and answer key
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2nd - 7th
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Determine Theme - Identify Theme Literature - Plot Development - Greek Mythology
Determine Theme in Literature - Identify Theme - Find Theme - Develop Plot with the integration of Greek Mythology Stories.Includes: - Plot Development Printouts and Tasks - Literary Theme Printouts and Tasks - Ticket out the door - Foldables - Annotation Coding - Anchor Charts for Plot Line and Determining Theme - Pre-writing graphic organizers - Teacher Samples - Assessment - 4 Greek Mythology Passages - 7 detailed lessonsFor other purchase options, check out our other Greek Mythology Units
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4th - 6th
Weekly Reading Passage Reading Comprehension Writing ELL Reading Context Clues
Summary of Story:Two friends who never bend the rules try sneaking out of school just once before they graduate eighth grade... Unfortunately, that day happens to go terribly wrong.About this Resource:This is one story that is split into five passages. Each passage has seven questions (5 multiple choice, 1 short answer, and 1 extended response). Questions look at vocabulary, context clues, synonym/antonym, and other aspects of close reading.Whether you use these reading passages as homework, par
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Weekly Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Graphic Novels lesson and Reading Response Log
Totally revised with a reader's response activity!Students are exposed to graphic novels in this lesson plan and are required to search for text features in graphic novels. This document includes a lesson plan, a handout to introduce text features, a text feature scavenger hunt sheet, a reader response activity, and a create your own comic paper.
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3rd - 7th
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Main Idea Task Cards Short Passages
*UPDATED* New design and fixed passages 1/12/2220 short passages that will help your students master the skill of recognizing main ideas!CONTENTS:*20 Task Cards *1 Answer Sheet*1 Guided Answer Sheet*Main Idea definition poster in color + black and white*Answer Key*Main Idea Cover Task Card*Main Idea definition reminder cards for studentsThese are great for group use, individual use, centers and even whole class work.Depending on your intentions these will work great for 1st-3rd grade. Ideal for
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Bundle Inference - Over 100 Cards!
Seven Steps to Writing Success - Sizzling Starts - 2 Week Unit
Need a great introduction to narrative writing? Look no further! Inspired by Jen McVeity's Seven Steps to Writing Success program, here is an all inclusive 2 week unit to introduce, develop and consolidate sizzling starts in narrative writing. There's no prep required - just display on your whiteboard or Apple TV and go for gold!Your purchase includes a detailed teacher guide with 2 full weeks of writing lessons along with both PowerPoint and PDF options of the below:- 3 explicit lessons to expl
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3rd - 6th
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks Language Arts Pack
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks is a fantastic mentor text for your students! This packet will build background knowledge, increase student understanding of character traits, theme, summarizing, and more!Product Includes the following:Teacher Lesson PlanCharacter Trait ActivityCharacter Trait MapsTheme Graphic OrganizerDrawing Inferences Plot Graphic OrganizerSummarizing Graphic OrganizerText-to-Self ConnectionsText-to-Wold ConnectionsVerbs WorksheetAdjectives WorksheetMentor Sentences Act
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3rd - 6th
Story Retell No Print Speech Therapy | Distance Learning
Story Retell can be a difficult task! Students often forget the details without visual support. This resource can help! Each student is instructed on how to retell a story by:First: Tell about the details! Who/What/When/WhereNext: Tell about the problem in the story. What's wrong?Last: Tell about the solution to the problem. How did the problem get fixed?The first 10 slides help your student by putting guided clues to the retell in the speech bubble. The LAST 8 slides remove the prompts, so yo
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2nd - 5th
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Making Inferences BUNDLE-A Mini-Lesson and 5 Short Mystery Stories
Use this making inferences mini-lesson and 5 short stories to take your students on a journey with Tommy Truman to find clues and solve mysteries! Deepen reading comprehension through critical thinking, identifying text clues, and activating background knowledge. This bundle includes:A making inferences mini-lesson for interactive notebooks5 “Tales of Tommy True” short mystery storiesA page for recording observations and interpretations for each storyA conversation guide for each story Conversat
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3rd - 5th
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Seasonal Non-Fiction Passages Bundle | Reading Comprehension
This bundle includes non-fiction stories with themes centered around seasonal topics. High-resolution photos are included for each story. Stories are perfect small group instruction, tiered intervention or as a whole class activity. Each story targets vocabulary and comprehension. INCLUDED:High resolution photos to engage your studentsFunctional materials that develop skills students will use in the future26 Non-Fiction Seasonal Passages with vocabulary cardsComprehension Questions with data col
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2nd - 5th
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Guided Reading Level P | Distance Learning
Guided Reading Leveled Texts - 6 Level P Texts are included in this unit. Distance Learning activities included.These texts are PROFESSIONALLY LEVELED by Fountas and Pinnell and Lexile.comWe are now a Certified Partner with F&P and Lexile.comReach, Teach, and Learn is my brand new Guided Reading Curriculum that incorporates EVERYTHING that must be taught to your readers during you guided reading instruction. Check out the Guided Reading D-G Bundle here.Check out the Guided Reading H-K Bundle
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2nd - 4th
Auditory Memory Magic
Target auditory memory with the variety of games and visuals included in this resource. Your students will be able to improve their auditory memory, listening skills, and comprehension by playing these fun and engaging games. Plus, with a "magic" theme, they'll be intrigued to play!***************************************************************************What awesome auditory memory activities are included?★ Visual of memory strategies★ Repeat It Back: A board is provided to use with this game.
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2nd - 8th
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