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7th grade short stories lessons for Easel Activities
The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Interactive Flip Book, 10 Activities
This interactive resource contains everything you need to engage students with Edgar Allan Poe's creepy classic, "The Tell Tale Heart." Perfect in October (or any time of year!) this resource can be used alone, with Interactive Notebooks, or with Interactive File Folders.THIS "TELL-TALE HEART" RESOURCE INCLUDES:full text of “The Tell-Tale Heart” in easy-to-read font, with especially difficult vocabulary terms definedlesson plananticipation guidetext-dependent questions10 activities9 writing prom
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7th - 9th
All Summer In A Day by Ray Bradbury Short Story Units - Questions Activities
All Summer in a Day Short Story Units - Comprehension Questions and Short Story Annotations Activities - Perfect for your upcoming Ray Bradbury short story unit or Science Fiction unit, this package contains graphic organizers, All Summer in a Day questions, vocabulary, task cards, a hexagonal thinking activity, an engaging Pennant Project, and more!✅Be sure to click on the preview for detailed descriptions and pictures of everything included in this resourceThis creative and engaging package in
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5th - 9th
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All Summer In A Day Cite Textual Evidence Middle School ELA
It can be challenging to practice citing textual evidence while ensuring your middle school students are also mastering reading comprehension. This lesson, on Ray Bradbury's short story "All Summer in a Day" contains everything you need to help your students learn to cite textual evidence to support analysis of a short story. Your students will love having multiple opportunities to practice citing evidence as they analyze the characters in "All Summer in A Day." You will love having everything y
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6th - 8th
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram Activity Using Story Elements - Easel Activity
Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Diagram. A hands-on activity for the story Rikki Tikki Tavi. After learning that the plot is the sequence of events, and having been introduced to a plot diagram with the story elements exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, have your students work in small groups or partners to cut and paste this list of 12 events from the story onto the plot diagram and label what part of the story they belong to. Blank plot diagram included (as an example). St
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Rikki Tikki Tavi Bundle with Easel Activities
Pixar-like Shorts: Films For Christmas/Winter Activities Literary Elements Theme
Pixar-like Short Film LITERARY AND NARRATIVE WRITING Workshop: HEY DEER!Looking for a fun way to teach theme, plot, setting, and narrative writing. This winter themed workshop is both rigorous and adorable! It can be used for a Christmas activity, but it is also a great winter activity, appropriate for students who don't celebrate this holiday.Students will use the graphic organizers to analyze the plot of Hey Deer!, then use STORYBOARD templates to plan and write their own narrative. DIFFERENTI
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5th - 8th
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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: Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
The Open Window by Saki Short Story Unit - Close Reading & Irony
Understanding irony is so vital to appreciating literature—particularly with the short story. Using this packet, students will do a close reading of Saki’s "The Open Window," identifying examples of irony and categorizing them by type—situational, verbal or dramatic. They will also work in groups to create and perform their own irony skits to include portrayals of each type. This is a fun, learning-filled activity that I have done for years in my classroom, and it has been a student favorite!
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7th - 12th
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - Close Reading & Analysis Dystopian Short Story Unit
Students easily get into reading and analyzing "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury. They seem to find the concepts of the dystopian story fascinating, yet somehow connected to their own lives. This week-long reading comprehension and analysis short story unit will ensure that your students not only become engaged in The Veldt, but that they thoroughly understand its dystopian purpose, implications, and themes. Plus, the project at the end allows the students to get creative and think about "the bigger p
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7th - 11th
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Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Mini-Unit
This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.Included in the mini-unit is: ❒ A copy of the short story❒ A prediction chart ❒ An anticipation guide❒ Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for later theme and paragraph support)❒ Author’s purpose activity sheet❒ How to develop a theme sheet with an example❒ A graphic organizer to help students plan their para
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7th - 10th
How to Write a Short Story Lesson - Narrative Writing Pixar Inspired Template
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to help your students write short stories that sparkle interest with the help of catchy PIXAR shorts? Is one of your goals to strengthen the narrative writing skills while offering fun and out of the box Pixar shorts activities? Would you be interested in a quick step by step how to write a short story writing graphic organizer that will change the way your students approach narratives? If you found something that gave you all these benefits, wo
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6th - 8th
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Greek Myths "The Trojan Horse" story AND activities included (Grades 4-7)
This packet is designed to correlate with the Common Core Standards for grades 4-7. There are 3 different versions of the story at various reading levels in order to differentiate for your students.
The story is followed by several “close reading” activities that are also differentiated to meet student needs. Many of the graphic organizers have scaffolded versions available. Please see the preview for a complete table of contents.
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Key Vocabulary
Words and Phrases
Vocabu
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4th - 7th
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Types of Conflict in Fiction | Middle School
Teach your ELA students the Types of Conflict with these no-prep resources that provide you with everything you need to teach your middle school students about the different types of conflict in literature (external conflict and external conflict; character vs. character, nature, self, society, machine/technology.) With an engaging instructional Slides Presentation teaching types of conflict, Guided Practice activities, and Independent Practice activities, your students will have a strong unders
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
Elements of Fiction Introduction Worksheet Presentation
Introduce your middle school students to the Elements of Fiction with these No-Prep, engaging resources! Included are fun worksheets, Slides Presentation, and activities that will help your students become familiar with elements of literature. This lesson plan introduces students to plot, theme, characters, setting, point of view, conflict, and mood/tone. This resource is a great overview of your upcoming narrative unit!For more in-depth teaching and analysis of each of the elements of fiction,
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
Point of View Activities for Middle School
These Point of View resources provide you with everything you need to teach your middle school students about the different types of point of view in literature! With an engaging Slides Presentation teaching types of narrators (1st Person, 3rd Person Limited, 3rd Person Omniscient & 3rd Person Objective), Guided Practice activities, and Independent Practice activities, your students will have a strong understanding of the various types of narrators.What’s Included:Detailed Lesson Plan20+ Eng
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
7th Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Short Story Printable Workshop
In this short story workshop, students will read (or listen to) Seventh Grade by Gary Soto and analyze plot, character, and conflict; answer text dependent questions, diagram the story plot, and write a plot summary. INCLUDED:Link to full text embeddedFull audio embedded link8 text-dependent, rigorous CCSS questionsAnswer KeyPlot diagramPlot summary teach sheet with formulaCULMINATING WRITING: Real-World ROLE- Students assume the role of a summary writer for Netflix. They will write the summary
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6th - 8th
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September 11 Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Patriot's Day or 911
Teach about 9/11 with this no prep, historical fiction reading passage and questions based on real events from September 11 or Patriot's Day. Students follow Jessica through the terror of not knowing her father's whereabouts on September 11, 2001. This historical fiction article comes complete with vocabulary words, discussion questions, a research question or writing prompt, and an answer key. This no prep reading passage is available in print or as a digital resource.Click here to save 30% off
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Monkey's Paw: A Script for Easy Reading Hi/Low
Monkey's Paw includes-teacher and student pages-vocabulary-pre-reading activities -comprehension questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “The Monkey’s Paw” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both midd
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classic Short Story Scripts for Easy Reading Bundle 1
Elements of Novel/Short Story and Plot Diagram Project - Middle School
This ready-to-print package, Elements of Novel/Short Story and Plot Diagram Project by Miss Jean's Class is a complete set of very detailed notes on the characteristics of a short story and a novel. notes about the elements of plot, a short story analysis chart, and a culminating project on creating a plot diagram based on these elements and a story or novel that has been read. An assessment./marking guide has been included as well.
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6th - 9th
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Historical Fiction Reading Passage on Yellow Fever Printable or Digital Resource
Teach reading skills through this no prep, historical fiction reading passages about yellow fever in print and digital worksheets! The story comes with close read symbols, author notes, vocabulary words, discussion questions, research questions, answers key, plus print and digital options. The story's strong "ick factor" will engage your kids as they discover the horrors of the yellow fever epidemic.Click HERE to save 30% with the bundle!Use this historical fiction reading comprehension passage
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Ransom of Red Chief, A Script for Easy Reading Hi/Lo
Included in Ransom of Red Chief-vocabulary study-pre-reading activities -comprehension questions -suggestions for projects-quiz-answer key -student answer pages-synopsis of the story-suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “The Ransom of Red Chief” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted,
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Classic Short Story Scripts for Easy Reading Bundle 2
Summer Reading Passage Reading Comprehension Writing ELL Reading Context Clues
Mystery Man is a unique and engaging short story that follows two kids as they try to figure out how to get home after one of them gets injured on his bike. A mysterious man helps them... then vanishes. Was he a ghost? The kids may never know.This short story is spread out over five passages. Each passage includes 8 multiple-choice questions and 2 short answer questions. The Lexile range is 500 to 600. This makes a great bell ringer activity, standardized test prep, or a refresher for students.
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2nd - 9th
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Also included in: Growing Bundle Reading Comprehension Context Clues ELL Writing No Prep
Weekly Reading Passage Reading Comprehension Writing ELL Reading Context Clues
Two friends discover the find of a lifetime at an estate sale... But will they live to tell about it?This suspenseful story about two friends and a mysterious camera is sure to engage your students! Whether you use these reading passages as homework, part of a larger lesson, part of a reading center, or as daily bell ringers or warm-ups they are sure to build your students' reading comprehension skills.While these are designed with middle schoolers in mind, 4th through 10th grades can benefit fr
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
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