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5th grade short stories thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
Myths, Legends and Folktales Cooperative Unit
In this unit students will identify the characteristics of myths, legends, and folktales, apply thinking skills to reading, listening, and writing, and demonstrate knowledge of plots and major characters of myths, legends and folktales.
Students work in cooperative groups to read Native American and Japanese myths and legends. They learn about trickster tales and the characteristics of them.
Included is the unit test.
Grades:
4th - 8th
THE BLACK CAT! BY POE {FUN, CCSS ALIGNED, TESTS ETC, 46 PP}
This includes the famous story briefly re-told and also the full version;
Poe's Life Story;
Handy Tests;
10 Word Searches;
Letters Cryptograms;
The Full Original Story;
“Annabel Lee—handy for comparison-contrast writing;
“The Raven”—handy for comparison-contrast writing;
"Why Is Edgar Allan Poe So Great"--which tells why this particular author and story are worth studying;
Common Core State Standards: ELAS.R:IT.1-10 re support; central idea; introduction of key persons, events, ideas; meanin
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fiction Unit: The Giver and other Dystopia Short Stories
This is Common Core aligned 7 week fiction unit that focuses on dystopian short stories and the theme of individuality vs. conformity. Students read The Giver as a class and various short stories, songs, and poems with the dystopian theme. This unit contains 7 weeks worth of differentiated lessons which include webquests, research, projects, group, partner, and independent activities. Materials are provided unless they are a separate product on my account (ex. Utopia Project), or if they are lin
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Peer-revision checklist for scary stories
This is a checklist form students can use to evaluate each others' scary stories. I would use this at the culmination of a scary story unit or lesson in which students wrote their own stories. The form allows them to determine each others' proficiency in a variety of areas and then provide comments to back up what they checked or left blank.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Superhero and Villain Unit
This is a unit where students can analyze character development, protagonists and antagonists in literature by first studying and creating their own superheroes. This unit can be used in an ELA class or as a creative writing class/unit.
The download includes the following:
An introduction sheet describing the steps students need to take to create their superhero; a worksheet on dialogue (how does the superhero talk?); a hero/villain worksheet preparing students to write a short story of their o
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Grades:
5th - 8th
St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Packet-Common Core Aligned
This St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Packet includes a fictional short story, matching comprehension questions, and a fun word making activity. The answer key is included. This can be used as a whole class guided reading activity, a small group reading activity, or an independent reading activity.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter by Stanley Fairy Tales Close Reading Story Analysis
Close Reading Story excerpt Analysis of "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter" a picture book short story by Diane Stanley. Analyzing any text is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of text.This story pairs well with using other fairy-tale-themed poems, short stories, and excerpts such as "The Story-Teller" by Doren, "There is no Frigate like a Book" by Emily
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Thematic Unit Reading Summarizing Main Ideas Lesson
This basic reading lesson regarding summarizing main ideas is part of a thematic unit about the environment, yet may be used separately, and is most appropriate for second through sixth grade students with minimal modification needed, if any at all, but could be adjusted for many other grades. The lesson targets one principal objective: students will be able to effectively summarize the main idea of a text and give supporting examples to explain it. The lesson reflects gradual release and focuse
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Easter Reading Comprehension and Writing Packet-Common Core Aligned
This is an Easter Packet that contains the following:
Reading Story titled- "The Easter Puzzle"
Reading Story Questions
Answer Key Included
Writing Prompt with Writing Checklist
Fun Page- "Topic Eggs"
Work on comprehension, vocabulary, and topic
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Comparing Cinderella Stories Venn Diagram
Students used this Venn Diagram to compare the American Cinderella story to another country's Cinderella story of the teacher's choice. Just about every country has their own version of the Cinderella Story.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Newspaper article for classroom news
I love using this in my classroom. You can use the blank newspaper article in many different ways. Students can write about something going on in their own town. They can be assigned to research a topic and write an article. There are so many fun ways to create a classroom newspaper! This document can be edited so that you can enter your hometown newspaper name and slogan.
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Short Stories Unit Plans
This is a unit plan designed for teaching short stories to middle and high school students. The unit includes a student activity and rubric. I also included the sample which I use, based on the story, Harrison Bergeron.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Common Core Packet (Seuss)
This packet uses activities with books to align to the common core RL.4.6, RL.4.7, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, W.4.3, W.4.4, L.4.2, and L.4.4.
This is a great packet to use for America Reads. Includes; activities, answer keys, posters and a game!
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Lon Po Po Short Story Excerpt Fairy Tales Close Reading Analysis
Close Reading Story Analysis of "Lon Po Po" a Red Riding Hood picture book short story by Ed Young. Analyzing any text is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of text.Altered fairy tales offer a chance for students to compare and contrast similar story themes with differing aspects. This story pairs well with using other fairy-tale-themed poems, short s
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
The Gift of the Magi Close Reading Analysis
This activity examines The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry short story close reading analysis. O. Henry is famous for his surprise endings and lends to teaching an author unit with this text. Time Frame Idea: It is great to start the unit right after November holidays and end with this text before the next set of holidays. The short story pairs well with other O. Henry surprise endings as well as with the novel la "A Christmas Carol" by Dickens. Short stories such as "Most Dangerous Game" or "The
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday Time Classics Paired Text Thematic Unit
Student Biography Interview Questions
Students can use Interview Questions to create a Biography about a friend.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Holiday Time Classics Paired Text Thematic Unit
Close Reading Poetry Analysis Paired Texts of winter/Christmas/holiday time classics. Students analyze closely scenes from "A Christmas Carol" and the short story "The Gift of the Magi". A great unit for fitting in the time frame between November and December holiday seasons. Paired Texts poems such as "The Night Before Christmas" are a fun additive. These activities allow the student to take two classic stories to a higher level yet still enjoy the message of the seasonal time.Great for Postin
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Thematic Unit Reading Summarizing Main Ideas Lesson Materials & Assessment
These are one set of materials including an assessment with a rubric for the basic reading lesson regarding summarizing main ideas as part of a thematic unit about the environment, yet may be used separately, and is most appropriate for second through sixth grade students with minimal modification needed, if any at all, but could be adjusted for many other grades. The lesson targets one principal objective: students will be able to effectively summarize the main idea of a text and give supportin
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
God is Watching Us
A short skit about remembering to thank God daily, not just on Sunday.
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
SNORFS! AN EARLY SCIENCE FICTION READER (ORIGINAL, GTC HANDY)
This is handy for the gifted, talented, creative and is also a reading resource with vocabulary at a level which most primary students in the third grade up should find just right. It’s also handy for your reading circle or reading center. I wrote it because there’s not much in the science fiction genre in elementary schools, and yet it’s a great, fun bridge from fairy and folk tales; and besides it's cute and motivates kids to want to read.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Inside or Outside: Which Matters Most?
"Inside or Outside?" is a story about a little girl who has a weight problem and has been bullied by children who do not understand her condition. This story can be used to introduce a unit on bullying, self-esteem, courage, and health issues.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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