Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA
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Help your students master the elements of fiction in short stories and have fun at the same time with the Elements of Fiction Unit Bundle! This complete unit includes 18 low-prep FUN lessons that will engage your students in the world of fiction!
Each lesson builds upon the next until students have a solid foundation of knowledge of the elements of fiction and how they interact and influence one another (i.e. how the setting impacts characters, etc.)!!
This unit includes everything you need to teach your middle school students about the elements of fiction through short stories! From Slides Presentations to Worksheets to Creative Activities and more!
Topics include characters, characterization, setting, theme, plot, conflict, point of view, tone, mood, and more!
Each Element of Fiction is explored in detail and applied to a variety of short stories. Students learn how each element interacts with the others
Bonus File Includes ALL the lessons in order PLUS Additional Resources, Assignments, and Activities!
Here's What You'll Get:
- 18 Engaging Elements of Fiction Lessons (16 Instructional + Test Review & Test)
- Slides Presentations for Each Element of Fiction
- Note-taking Sheets for Students
- Guided Practice Activities
- Creative Writing Assignments
- Independent or Partner Practice Activities
- Interactive Lessons
- Some Short Stories Included
- Grading Rubrics
- Answer Keys
- Detailed Lesson Plans for You
- Unit Overview
Your students will discover the joy of reading short stories while practicing their analysis and critical thinking skills. They'll be engaged in each lesson and will love the creative assignments and activities!
Minimal Prep is required! Simply print and copy the student note-taking sheets and assignments, cue up the Slides Presentations, and you'll be ready for weeks of classes!
What Teachers Like You Thought:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Satisfied Ann M. says, "This is an excellent teaching bundle. The materials were thorough and easy to use. The students were engaged. I feel that finally, my students have a real handle on what they are to analyze when reviewing literature."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Satisfied David H. says, "Extremely thorough resource with excellent value."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Satisfied Wendi says, "I love this resource! I used it to help me develop my entire fiction unit last year as a new teacher, and it saved me so much stress. The kids love the Slides and activities, and they've become a staple within my fiction unit since then. Thank you for such a quality resource!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Satisfied Samantha says, "This resource helped me plan and implement my entire unit for narrative plot structure. The activities are engaging and rigorous."
Topics Covered Include:
- Characters
- Protagonist/Antagonist
- Major/Minor Characters
- Round/Flat Characters
- Dynamic/Static Characters
- Characterization – Indirect/Direct
- Setting
- Mood
- Point of View (1st Person; 3rd Person-Limited; 3rd Person-Omniscient)
- Tone
- Conflict – Internal/External (Character v. Character, Nature, Self, Society, Machine)
- Foreshadowing
- Plot Structure (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)
- Summary
- Topic
- Theme
- Steps to Find the Theme
Each element of fiction is introduced through direct instruction using fun and engaging Slides. Students then apply the concepts to a variety of short stories and activities!
Handouts and assignments are included for specific short stories AND generic versions of worksheets are included that can be used with any work of fiction you choose! This works perfectly for differentiation among students--you'll be able to reach your students on every level!
Fiction is one of the most exciting aspects of Language Arts to teach to students! It is so much fun! This unit captures that spirit with fun and engaging lessons your middle school students are sure to enjoy! This unit includes lesson plans, instructional slide presentations, student handouts and assignments, creative writing assignments, and more to help you provide your students with a solid foundational knowledge of the elements of fiction!
Sixteen Lessons are included along with a Test Review Activity and a Final Test. Each lesson includes a link to a Slides presentation that will guide you and your students through the instruction and assignments. Content Review, direct instruction, teacher modeling, guided practice, and independent practice are all built into the presentations!
Each lesson also includes detailed lesson plans, student note sheets, assignments, grading rubrics, and answer keys to make your fiction unit virtually stress-free! This is literally a print-and-go unit that requires very little teacher preparation time.
NEW! (1.18.21) - Easel Digital Options are available in addition to paper options!
Short Stories Used for Application:
"The Math Test"
"Thank You, Ma'm" - Langston Hughes*
"Why Not You?"
"The Fun They Had" - Isaac Asimov*
"The Monkey's Paw" - W.W. Jacobs*
"The Stage Production"
"Zoo" - Edward D. Hoch*
"The Sound of Thunder" - Ray Bradbury*
"The Lottery" - Shirley Jackson*
"Maturity & Responsibility"
"The Landlady" - Roald Dahl*
"The All-American Slurp" - Namioka Lensey*
*Stories not included in the file, but are accessible online.
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