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High school short stories thematic unit plans under $5
SCIENCE FICTION: History, Literature, and Creative Writing
Thanks for checking out my best selling literature unit!!!!!
Science Fiction is one of my favorite units to teach. It gives each of us a chance to ask, "What if?" This 99-page unit covers information about the history of science fiction as a genre, vocabulary to discuss science fiction, 10 science fiction stories w/resources, how to develop and write a science fiction story, and an extensive list of websites that could be helpful for more resources. The stories covered in the unit are:
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6th - 12th
The Elevator: A Lesson in Suspense
Tweens and teens love chills and thrills! Kick off a unit - or an exhilarating lesson - of intense suspense with this all-inclusive 38-slide PowerPoint "The Elevator." Presentation includes the text, anticipatory questions, probable passage, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions where students can write their own conclusion. *This lesson is all-inclusive and sub-friendly. Keep them learning, even when you're not there!Teaching more suspense or gothic literature? Check out my other
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Substitute Literary Lesson Bundle
Anticipation Guide/Pre-Reading Activity: "There Will Come Soft Rains"
Use this activity as a pre-reading exercise before reading the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. It's the perfect way to introduce students to some of the themes and essential questions raised in the story, but it also gets students talking! Students LOVE debating their answers (even the quiet ones!) so be ready for some fierce debate and defending of answers! It's a great way to get everyone involved!To save paper, I've included 2 copies per page. Just cut in half!Be sur
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7th - 10th
Speech Therapy Virtual Vacation - Maui - MIXED GROUPS, Articulation & Language
Want something fun and exciting to do in speech therapy? Need something to engage your mixed groups? This fun and engaging plan for your ENTIRE caseload is just what you need. Multiple and leveled targets that include both articulation and language means that this is the only thing you will need this week! No time to prep? The digital version with interactive Google Slides is ready go to in seconds. Prefer print? Need mixed groups to stay engaged? The Print and Go is perfect to keep everyo
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1st - 12th
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
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7th - 12th
Fairy Tale Paper Template Half Sheets
FAIRY TALE or FRACTURED FAIRY TALE castle themed pages for students to use to make a book. This product includes HALF sized pages of castles with writing lines and spaces for adding student drawings or photos. The title page includes the classic "Once Upon a Time..." while the other pages are adaptable for your own title, writing, or illustrations. (SEE THE PREVIEW!) The last page includes an outline for your students to create a puppet of the characters. Children will love how professional the
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K - 12th
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Short Stories by Theme--Multicultural Backgrounds
This short story bundle is grouped by the theme Multicultural Backgrounds. Featuring six short stories ranging in grade levels from middle school to high school, this unit includes short stories that focus on the various multicultural backgrounds of characters and how those backgrounds affect the plot and meaning of the story. Each lesson plan includes essential questions, CC standards, appropriate grade level, location for the story, a summary of the story, a skill builder for each story, voc
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6th - 12th
The Monkey's Paw - Suspenseful Short Story Reading Comprehension
The Monkey's Paw is a historical Gothic tale by W.W. Jacobs that revolves around a magical monkey's paw that is said to grant three wishes to its owner. When the paw falls into the hands of the White family, they are initially skeptical of its powers but eventually succumb to temptation and make a wish. However, they soon discover that the fulfillment of their wishes comes with dire and unforeseen consequences leading to a series of tragic events. This short story is a fantastic way to introduc
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Full of Suspense - Reading Comprehension & Narrative Writing Bundle
story Lily's Brave Adventure
Once upon a time, in a cozy little town nestled between rolling hills and babbling brooks, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily was not like the other children in the town who loved to play in the woods. She preferred the safety of her own home, with its warm fireplace and familiar surroundings.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Surprise Endings Short Stories Unit
This engaging, 6-8 week short story unit is a great way to short stories and literary devices! Use this unit in Grades 6-10 to enrich your English Language Arts curriculum!This listing is for the COMPLETE unit, including:Unit Plan and Resource ListDay by Day PlansAssessment PlanStudent PackageProject-Based AssessmentsActivity HandoutsUnit Exam with Answer KeyFill-in-the-Blank Student Notes Short Stories Featured:“The Rabbit” by R.P. Macintyre“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant“Charles” by Shirle
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6th - 10th
"To Build a Fire" by Jack London: Story or Movie?
This unit comes with lesson plans (8-9 days at 50/min a day) and student materials. Students will read the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and watch the movie version. They will utilize the following cognitive skills:Theme/central ideaComparing/contrastingMaking connections and inferencesArgumentative claimSelection of evidenceNorms/active listeningActivities/assignments included:Book vs. Movie brainstormWords to Songs to Videos activityReading journalsStory vs. Film Compare/Contras
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7th - 12th
The Landlady- Short Story Unit
This resource provides 37 pages of EVERYTHING you need to teach the short story The Landlady! I have also included a link in which you can download a printable version of the story!
This Resource Includes:
Comprehension and Extended Response Questions
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer with Vocabulary Words
Story Plot Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer Work Sheet
Inference Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer Work Sheet
Foreshadowing Anchor Chart and Graphic Organizer Work Sheet
Short Story Quiz
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
20 Creative Writing Prompts w/Good & Evil Protagonists and Unique Settings
Hello Fellow Teacher, Are you looking to build a creative writing unit, develop classroom camaraderie through creative and collaborative story telling, or teach students the elements of a narrative? Check out these 20 prompts for your students. They include a brief description of protagonist and their main internal conflict as well as the main external conflict. Students can work collaboratively to create their stories or individually. Do a classroom competition, a school competition, or publish
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9th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE for Creative Writing Activities
Anticipation Guide/Pre-Reading Activity: "The Lottery"
Use this activity as a pre-reading exercise before reading the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. It can also fit into a thematic unit about conformity/rebellion or dystopia in general. It's the perfect way to introduce students to some of the themes and essential questions raised in the story, but it also gets students talking! Students LOVE debating their answers (even the quiet ones!) so be ready for some fierce debate and defending of answers! It's a great way to get everyone in
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8th - 11th
Elements of Myths Notes
This resource lists and explains the six elements of the myth genre. As shown in the preview, each element is described in bullet-point style and is accompanied by a correlating image.
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5th - 12th
Creative Writing Basics: Emulating Ernest Hemingway CCSS Aligned
These lessons cover basics of creative writing over two days, using the short stories of Ernest Hemingway for inspiration. While I love teaching this unit, I’ve found it difficult to concisely title these plans—they include different elements of both reading and writing (and a little bit of literary history) almost simultaneously. Ideally, your students will admire Hemingway’s craft while working on their own.
My students immediately appreciate the accessibility of Hemingway’s simple diction a
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9th - 12th
Modernism - Southern Gothic - A Rose for Emily
A Rose for Emily is the classic tale of Southern Heroine turned grotesque, complete with the classic grotesque death and decay of the setting that is stereotypical of the Southern Gothic Genre.
I have created a simple chart style handout outlining characteristics of Southern Gothic writing characteristics. Once students have read the short story, "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner, they will analyze the Southern Gothic elements of American Literature and find the hidden symbolism.
Creat
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9th - 12th
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Short Story Unit for 10th Graders
This is an assortment of files I use for my sophomore English classes at the beginning of the year. It's a little messy (only 4 dollars, though) , but there are some great assignments and assessments in here. Follow the Google Slides/Powerpoint "AgendaUnit1" for advice on when/how to use these resources.
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9th - 10th
Elements of Fiction: Conflict Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students grasp the concept of conflict with the Elements of Fiction: Conflict Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL. Offered for less than it would cost to purchase each document separately. The following documents are included: Conflict Guided Notes, Conflict and Resolution Chart, Recognizing Conflict Practice Sheet with answers, and Conflict Quiz with answers. This mini unit is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-One DEAL.
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6th - 12th
Dr. Seuss Dress Up Week #2
Dr. Seuss Week #2 a fun option for activities during the week!
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PreK - 12th
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SANTANATAS (A Christmas Movie) - Short Cinema Animated Mystery Indie Movie
SANTANATAS (A Christmas Movie) - Directed, Written, Edited, Acted, Sound by Curt Eric Clendenin. Voice of Rainbow Crow - Jenny Clendenin Kruger. Voice of All Seeing Eye - Britt Schissler. This Short Cinema by Curt Clendenin is a Holiday sci-fi, animated mystery. It's created with a smart phone camera, using whatever editing apps and resources available. It is great for film teachers to show their students as an example of intriguing movies that are possible to make very quickly, with a small cre
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9th - 12th
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"The Veldt" Short Story Unit
From Unit Overview:This is a versatile unit that teachers can use to engage students in a critical exploration of . . .· Plot Elements, including:o Settingo Mood / Atmosphereo Types of Conflicto Charactero Themeo DictionThis guide is intended to provide a basic overview of how I use this resource when teaching this unit. You are free to modify it however you see fit to suit your goals in the classroom.Story:The short story that this unit focuses on is called “The Veldt” and is written by Ray Bra
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8th - 12th
Memoirs Unit Autobiographies Writing Middle High School
A comprehensive unit to teach students how to write personal memoirs of all types. The unit includes six merged documents : 1) definitions of all memoir styles 2) practice sheet matching the type of memoir to a description 3) a quiz on the memoir styles 4) a writing assignment for a collection of memoirs that can be shared with other students and can be used as a major grade 5) a scoring rubric for the assignment 6) a peer response form for peer editing of the memoir collection assignment prior
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7th - 12th
"Lingua Franca" Unit (short story with immigrant/colonialism themes)
This unit plan on “Lingua Franca” by Carole McDonnell would be a perfect addition for any English teacher looking to diversify and modernize your reading list! STORY SUMMARY:“Lingua Franca” is an excellent science fiction short story that has already been anthologized in collections that feature authors of color and stories of immigrants or colonized peoples. It tells the story of Mist, a member of the “Aqueduct” alien race and mother to an adolescent daughter. The Aqueduct creatures and human
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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