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Middle school short stories homeschool curricula
Inferences: Short Stories with Inferential Questions
Practice making inferences--drawing conclusions when given some, but not all, of the information, now in short story form! Stories are geared to upper elementary and middle school topics, such as running for student council president, getting left out of a party invitation, and working a summer job. The following pages include:-10 short stories with 5 inferential questions each-3 categories of inferences: predictions: making a reasonable guess of something that could happen next environ
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Inferences Bundle
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Shirley Jackson "The Lottery" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (tradition)* theme (persecution)* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions and vocabul
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Ray Bradbury "There Will Come Soft Rains" worksheets
This is a 10-page set of worksheets for the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* personification* figurative language* theme* tragic flaw* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Fable, Myth, Fairy Tale, Tall Tale, and Legend Creative Writing Unit
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information about Fables, Myths, Fairy Tales, Tall Tales, and Legends. This packet includes information and examples of each type of story. It also includes short writing assignments for each type of story as well. Students can either create a Folktale collection which will include each type of story or do these projects individually. Each story can be illustrated with drawings, paintings, magazine pictures, computer generated pictures etc.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Taking a Shower Hygiene Social Story and Visuals for Students with Disabilities
This pack includes a visually clear social story about taking a shower, an alternative augmentative communication (AAC) board, numbered visual steps to taking a shower and smaller visual cues of the steps to proper bathing. The cues and book can be laminated for repetitive use.This pack is perfect for use with students with disabilities such as Autism.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer -Literary Analysis Essay Unit - Grade 8 - 12
Struggling to break down the literary analysis skill set for all learners? This student-friendly process makes a complex set of skills easier to teach. With 19 templates and numerous worksheets, handouts, and exercises, you can leave school at school instead of reinventing the wheel in your lesson plans! All materials are provided in both PDF and Google Slides, so in-person instruction can easily switch to remote. Use color coding and visuals to teach students how to analyze literary elements an
Grades:
8th - 11th
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"Flowers for Algernon" Short Story Digital Notebook - PAPERLESS
If you teach the short story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, you NEED this Paperless Digital Notebook that has EVERYTHING you need to teach the unit: Pre-Reading, Through the Text, Post-Reading, and Vocabulary Activities that are student-centered, engaging, and standards-based! This complete unit focused on characterization, motive, parallel episodes, and more. Plus, it provides relevant and intentional pre-reading activities to help students learn about their own intelligences and buil
Grades:
7th - 10th
Short Story: Plot Diagram (Story Map for Fairy Tales & More!)
Using this Plot Diagram (also called Story Map), students record events as data points on a graph and label the sheet with rising action, climax or turning point, and falling action as they are discussed. The sheet could be used with any story. Two versions are included, one with a generic title (Plot Diagram) and the other for use with fairy tales (Fairy Tale Plot Diagram). The sample photo shows a plot diagram for Little Red Riding Hood.
I have used this sheet with students in grade 4 & u
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
Raise your hand if you teach short stories! This Paperless bundle of popular short stories is a perfect way to dig into literature standards–each unit is presented in a scaffolded way that’s thorough, rigorous, eye-catching, and FUN! This Growing BUNDLE includes all of my Digital Short Story Notebooks so that you can teach whole units with ease. Plus, buying the bundle saves you 20%! Focusing on short stories commonly taught in the upper-middle and high school classrooms, these units provide p
Grades:
8th - 10th
Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find Powerpoint 46 slides
This powerpoint contains everything you need for Flannery O'Connor's short story called A Good Man is Hard to Find--images, literary criticism and quotes from O'Connor herself.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Find high level mostly nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions in this large bundle for your upper elementary or middle school students! These resources are available through Easel and some also contain Google links. Look below to see the variety of no prep choices for reading passages.You save 30% off the price of individual products by purchasing the bundle.If so, go no further because here are EIGHTEEN stories at your disposal. These stories involve history, fantasy, grammar,
Grades:
4th - 6th
Thanksgiving Short Story: The Case of the Missing Turkey Leg
This quick and ready to use Thanksgiving short story comes with comprehension questions, figurative language worksheets, comparing and contrasting activity, and a narrative prompt. The Case of the Missing Turkey Leg is a cute mystery that begs to be read. Included:2 pages of comprehension questions1 compare and contrast Thanksgiving traditions worksheet1 figurative language identification worksheet with examples from the text1 figurative language worksheet where students draw literal and figur
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Bundle Readers Theater Scripts 11 Fables for Building Character Traits
Introducing "Reader's Theater Scripts: 11 Fables for Building Character Traits," an engaging and educational resource designed to foster character development in students from grades 3 to 7. This unique collection brings enchanting tales to life, embodying essential character traits, making it an invaluable addition to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum. Product Features: Moral Story List: The Tale of the Honest Hedgehog The Tale of the Empathy Puppy The Tale of the Patient Parrot The Tal
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Fairy Tale, Folktale Characteristics Poster
I created this poster to help students consider the characteristics of fairy tales and folk tales; it emphasizes how fairy tales are one type of folktale. We used it as a discussion tool and then students kept a copy for their language arts notebooks.
This file contains one color and one black and white version.
Note: definitions of folk and fairy tales vary. Please check the document by looking at the preview to determine if the characteristics on this poster match those that you are teaching
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Phonics for Older Students Reading Intervention & Decodable Passages Soft c & g
Are your older students struggling with reading and phonics? Following The Science Of Reading format our Soft "c" and Soft "g" Phonics Reading Intervention Resource for Upper Elementary is highly effective. With pre-made lesson plans and activities, you'll be able to maximize instructional time without sacrificing quality.Every student learns differently, which is why this reading intervention resource can be customized to meet the needs of each individual student. With differentiated instructi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: CVCe Phonics for Older Students | Reading Intervention & Passages BUNDLE
Short Story Unit Plan: Classic High School Short Stories, Lessons and Assessment
Looking for a short story unit ready to print and pass out today?Included in this comprehensive 32 page document are 14 creative lesson plans on ten of the most well-known short stories read in middle and high school classrooms. The lesson plans start with a quick introduction/review to the elements of a short story (plot, setting, character, them and more, with plot line triangle review), includes a short quiz you can use at any time or as a diagnostic (can your students give an example of con
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Middle School Creative Writing Elective Unit 1
Designed for middle school students, this unit may also be used for high school students. However, the level of the writing will differ. I grade the Student Notebook packet for completion only. Each unit contains ten lessons designed for-five lessons in Week 1 and five lessons in Week 2. This allows teachers to insert the Unit within the regular curriculum as a filler or just for change of pace. Unit 1 will work on a deeper understanding and practice of creative writing including: stereotypes; w
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Fairy Tale Character WANTED Posters
In this WANTED poster assignment, students describe the antagonist or villain in a fairy tale. Student directions are included. (Student directions are best utilized in grades 3 & up.) You may choose to print posters with a variety of infamous villains, or you may copy a blank “mugshot” option so that students can create their own.
Wanted posters include images of:
Cinderella’s stepmother
Big Bad Wolf (Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs)
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
Goldilocks
Giant (Jack
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Women’s History Month Short Stories Female Authors English Middle & High School
Honor Women’s History Month with your students with this inspiring short story activity by female author, Gwendolyn Brooks. This is a great activity to complete on International Women's Day. This 3-day activity is intended for middle and/or high school English/ELA students. In her story, Brooks does a remarkable job of capturing the emotional world of her characters so that readers gain a deeper awareness of how the subtle undertones of racism impact the lives of her two black characters, a husb
Grades:
7th - 12th
Differentiated Mother's Day Story | Comprehension & Writing Prompt | Grades 3-6
This no prep resource is a inclusive Mother's Day story with comprehension questions and an illustrated writing prompt with word bank. Includes a crossword puzzle and word search. Students can use these activities independently, making it great to use for substitute teacher lessons. This resource has reading levels for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. Each reading level is coded for easy organization. Each reading level has the same comprehension questions, making a class discussion of the answers possibl
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Comprensión de Lectura | Reptiles y Anfibios | Reading Comprehension Passages
Sigueme en INSTAGRAMEl siguiente es un documento que presenta 10 actividades de comprensión lectora sobre la clasificación animal siendo ésta la de los reptiles/anfibios. Esta es una de las series de una compilación que irá creciendo poco a poco. Cada lectura tiene 3 páginas que se componen por la ficha técnica del animal con datos importantes, así como una imagen. En las dos siguiente páginas se encuentra la lectura y las preguntas correspondientes para la comprensión. Esta es una herramienta q
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Comprensión de Lectura | Nivel Intermedio
Leveled Differentiated Earth Day Story | Comprehension Questions | Grade 3-6
This no prep resource is a differentiated, inclusive Earth's Day story with comprehension questions and an illustrated writing prompt with word bank. Includes a crossword puzzle and word search. Students can use these activities independently, making it great to use for substitute teacher lessons.This resource has reading levels for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. Each reading level is coded for easy organization. Each reading level has the same comprehension questions, making a class discussion of the a
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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