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Short stories Common Core RI.7.1 lessons
Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
What of this Goldfish Would You Wish by Etgar Keret Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 50 questions (answer key included) for the What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish? by Etgar Keret. This is a 10th grade ancillary short story selection from the Collections literature book that consists of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. This is THE MOST DETAILED lesson you will find on this short story.CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE A SAMPLE!This story is about a young boy who wants to become rich and
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8th - 11th
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Two Week Intro to the Science Fiction Genre: Lessons, Slides, & Daily Activities
Science fiction has been called many things since the genre first emerged—most of them bad. Speculative. Irrelevant. Childish. Bizarre. Help your students understand the importance of this overlooked genre as they learn about its history, tropes, common elements, and more. By the end of this two-week study, your students will be able to define the sometimes nebulous term, "sci-fi," and they'll be able to express its value and purpose as well. With the help of four great short stories by equally
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7th - 10th
Harlem Renaissance Bundle - Poetry/Informational Text/Short Story + More!!
This resource is bursting with color and variety, just like the Harlem Renaissance!What's included:1. Create a Travel BrochureStudents practice 21st century skills and develop a broad understanding of the Harlem Renaissance era while creating a travel brochure.2. Informational TextPractice valuable informational text reading skills while learning about the contrasting approaches of two of the Harlem Renaissance's leading activists: Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois3. Langston Hughes Vs. Tupac S
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6th - 12th
Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories and Hindu Information Reading Passages
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story. Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater
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5th - 12th
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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON UNIT
EXPLORE THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN DANIEL KEYES' CLASSIC SHORT STORY. This 4-6 week unit will guide students through understanding of characters, point of view, theme, parallel episodes, symbolism, allusions, objective and subjective summary, and much more. This resources is complete with the following:10 pages of visual Novel Notes for guided reading focusing chronologically on elements of literature in the story with teacher examplesSocratic Seminar on Intelligence
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON BUNDLE | UNIT & DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM
Intro to Science Fiction Unit: 1 Week Study of Sci Fi's History, Themes, & More
As Ray Bradbury says, "Science fiction is an attempt to solve problems by pretending to look the other way." Said differently: Sci-fi matters. Introduce your students to this exciting genre with a weeklong unit plan. Throughout the study, they'll learn about the history of science fiction, famous sci-fi texts, common elements of the genre, and more. They'll also read two texts by a seminal figure in science fiction history: Ray Bradbury. To start, they'll consider his nonfiction essay, "Dusk in
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7th - 10th
The Book of the Dead By Edwidge Danticat Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 45 questions (answer key included) for the short story The Book of the Dead By Edwidge Danticat. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank and short answer. NOTE: This short story can be found in the NEW HMH Into Literature book or here:https://betterlesson.com/community/document/3249401/danticat-the-book-of-the-dead-pdfThis short story is an interesting story about a Haitian
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7th - 10th
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Is Survival Selfish by Lane Wallace Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 35 questions (answer key included) for the short story Is Survival Selfish by Lane Wallace. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank and short answer. NOTE: This short story can be found in the NEW HMH Into Literature book. I have also included it in the pdf download. This short story is an interesting observation that asks the question "Is it selfish to try to survive a da
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7th - 10th
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Unusual Normality by Ishmael Beah Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 42 questions (answer key included) for the short story Unusual Normality by Ishmael Beah. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, and short answers. NOTE: This short story in found in the NEW HMH Into Literature book. Or you can download the short story here.https://redoak.instructure.com/files/485903/download?download_frd=1This short story is about a teenage boy from a co
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7th - 10th
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A Chance in the World by Steve Pemberton Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 46 questions (answer key included) for the short story excerpt of A Chance in the World by Steve Pemberton. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, short answer and matching. NOTE: This is an excerpt from the full novel A Chance in the World. The excerpt is presented as a short story in the NEW HMH Into Literature book. I have also included it in the pdf download. This e
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7th - 10th
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Mega Store Bundle #3
Want to buy a large bundle of no prep, printable, secondary lessons? This buy - my- store set has lessons, powerpoint, worksheets, and so much more.This is the THIRD set of my products. Save OVER 60% when you buy the Mega Store Bundles!Please check individual products for detailed descriptions and positive feedback.SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!This Mega- BUNDLE #3 includes: 71. Facts Within Fiction Research—“Diary of a Fly” 72. It’s an Allusion73. Writing a Successful Paragraph- Famous Quote74. Intensiv
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6th - 12th
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Women in Aviation Patricia Fredrick McKissack Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 35 questions (answer key included) for the informational text Women in Aviation by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. This middle school lesson consists of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE A SAMPLE!This informational text discusses the history of aviation with women and in particular, black women. It discusses the birth of aviation, aviation safety, as well as and addresses s
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6th - 10th
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The Jigsaw Puzzle by Judith Bauer Stamper Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 45 questions (answer key included) for The Jigsaw Puzzle by Judith Bauer Stamper. Questions consist of True and False, fill in the blank, multiple choice and short answer. This lesson pack also comes with 2 crossword puzzles and 2 word searches (answer key included). Puzzles use key vocabulary from the story to enhance learning.
This is a great story about a single woman who finds a boxed jigsaw puzzle in a 2nd hand store. After dus
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6th - 9th
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Another Place Another Time by Cory Doctorow Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 58 questions (answer key included) for the Another Time, Another Place by Cory Doctorow. This is a middle school short story selection from the Collections literature book that consists of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. This is THE MOST DETAILED lesson you will find on this short story.CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE A SAMPLE!This story is about a young boy age 11 and his friends discussing space and ti
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6th - 10th
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Balboa by Sabina Murray Complete Guided Reading Worksheet with KEY!
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 31 questions (answer key included) for the short story BALBOA by Sabina Murray. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, and short answers. NOTE: This story can be found in the 11th grade HMH Literature textbook. This lesson is to be used with that story. Students will love the format of this worksheet. It allows them to read the story WHILE answering these questions. Thi
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9th - 12th
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Hindu Creation Story: Reading + Activities
Explore the Hindu Creation Story in this engaging lesson with: A vivid illustrated retelling of the ancient myth, bringing Hindu beliefs to life. 5 worksheets for a deeper understanding: Double sided multiple choice quizDouble-sided higher level written response Double-sided lower level written responseCloze story summaryHindu Gods in the creation story labelingThis comprehensive lesson aims to engage students with the ancient Hindu creation story, offering fascinating insights into Brahma, V
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5th - 12th
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Hindu story reading passage - The Creation of Ganesh
Hindu story reading passage worksheets - The Creation of GaneshImmerse students in Hindu culture and beliefs through this vivid retelling of a cherished origin myth. This illustrated Hindu story recounts the dramatic birth of Ganesh, one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities.Learning Objectives:Understand the significance of Ganesh and the story of his unusual elephant headAnalyze the themes of divine power, family bonds, and overcoming obstaclesExplore Hindu mythology and culture in a thoughtful,
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Leap by Louise Erdrick Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 39 questions (answer key included) for the short story The Leap by Louise Erdrich. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, short answer and matching. NOTE: This short story in found in the NEW HMH Into Literature book. Or you can download the short story here.https://www.sanjuan.edu/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=80298&dataid=55901&FileName=The%2
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7th - 10th
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Hindu Story - Birth of Krishna Reading Passage + Worksheets
Hindu story reading comprehension worksheets - Divine Blue Birth, Lord Krishna This story is part of Hindu mythology, specifically the story of Lord Krishna's birth. Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The story centers around Krishna's birth and early life, highlighting the attempts of the evil King Kamsa to thwart a prophecy predicting his demise at the hands of Devaki's eighth child (Krishna). This story is a significant part of Hindu mythology and is celebrated in various
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5th - 12th
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Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect by Frans de Waal Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 24 questions (answer key included) for the scientific writing Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect by Frans de Waal. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank and short answer questions. NOTE: This short story can be found in black Collections book for 9th graders, or here:https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/monkey-see-monkey-do-monkey-connectThis short story is an interes
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8th - 10th
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Historical Fiction Reading Passage and Questions Sultana Print and Digital
Your students will be amazed by this high interest nonfiction reading passage and questions in print or digital documents about the Sultana historical disaster from 1865! This historical article provides great practice in close reading skills while engaging your students in historical fiction story about the largest maritime disaster in United States History. Although the main character in this story is fictional, the events of the fateful day at the end of the Civil War are real. This fascinati
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Historical Fiction Passages for Reading Comprehension Questions
The 57 Bus by Dashka Slate Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 54 questions (answer key included) for an excerpt from the The 57 Bus by Dashka Slate. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, and short answers. NOTE: The full story "The 57 Bus" is a 330 page novel. The story found in the NEW HMH Into Literature book is an EXCERPT taken from this full novel. This lesson is to be used with that excerpt. This story is about a teenage boy
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7th - 10th
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The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 35 questions (answer key included) for the Folk Tale The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton. This is a middle school short story selection that consists of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE A SAMPLE!This Folk Tale is a story about African American slaves and how they dreamt of freedom. The premise of this Tale is that the enslaved people of Africa, who were brought to the
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6th - 10th
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