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Elementary short stories resources on sale
Theme Task Cards Printable/Digital (Grades 2-5)
Theme Task Cards: Fairy Tales, Folktales, and Legends This digital and printable product offers multiple levels of reading differentiation and audio accommodations!Aligns with State and Common Core Standards!Students first learn theme vocabulary and topics before progressing to identifying the theme in a story.These materials can be used for whole or small group instruction, remediation, centers, home school, summer school, and as individual assessments in person or through distance learning!Thi
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2nd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Passages with Text Dependent Questions
Engage readers with high-interest realistic fiction passages and comprehension questions! Students will practice their close reading skills with a variety of other fiction reading skills. Each of the five passages has a set of multiple choice questions and short answer questions that require students to use their text evidence skills.Grades: 2nd and 3rd grade readers but has been used with intervention, at-risk and enrichment groups at other grade levels This product includes:5 fiction passages5
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2nd - 4th
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Digital/Printable Main Idea Task Cards w/ Differentiation & Audio Grades 1-3
This highly differentiated set of 32 digital and printable task cards is a great addition to any reading curriculum and classroom! These task cards are a fun and encouraging way to enhance student performance with identifying main idea and supporting details in fiction and nonfiction short stories. This product is perfect for use in the classroom and through distance learning! This product includes:1 Printable Product Containing:2 Task Card Sets (1 Main Idea Set and 1 Main Idea and Story Details
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1st - 3rd
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Short Story Listening Comprehension Scaffolded with Visuals for Speech Therapy 2
Listening comprehension is a vital skill for all children. Providing visuals is the perfect way to scaffold the task, while gradually increasing the difficulty. This resource contains 3 different levels of difficulty: 1, 2, & 3 sentence mini-stories. Each story comes with a visual support to assist in answering the questions. Use these visuals as needed and fade them when possible.This resource is perfect for targeting listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and Wh- questions - maki
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PreK - 9th
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Character, Setting, and Story Elements RL.K.3
Character, Setting, and Story Elements RL.K.3This set includes 15 worksheets that can be used for independent work, pair work, homework, and as assessments. The students first will read the short story. Next, they will identify the character and setting. Then, there is a simple comprehension question. Finally, students are asked to write out the beginning, middle and end.This set aligns with the Common Core Standard RL.K.3.Please let me know if you have any questions.Little Learners of the World
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K - 2nd
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We Are Water Protectors Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsEight different comprehension activities support the story, We Are Water Protectors using:Prediction, Summary, Meaning, Problem and Resolution (with Opinion),Connection, Question, Create an Alternative EndingThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)Also included are learning links, including video links and related books.**Be sure to follow my blog fo
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1st - 5th
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Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This learning resource BUNDLE is based on the Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series books and help organize and document student learning and understanding of the Coast Salish Culture. This bundle is perfect for: class discussions, individual learning or independent group learning stations.This product is featured in my blog: Strong Stories: my greatest discovery this year!Units included in this BUNDLE support th
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2nd - 5th
BUNDLE: 50 Sequencing 4 Pictures, speech therapy, autism, special education,ABA
What is this? Students need to arrange a series of picture cards into the logical order to create the story from beginning to end. Activity Suggestions: 1. Free Play First, you give the child the cards in a random pile.Then you allow them to arrange the cards in the correct order. 2. Memory Play First, you read the child a simple story.After that, you ask the child to arrange the cards in the same order as in the story. ******* How To Follow My Store ******* Click the green star beside my name a
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PreK - 5th
Reading Comprehension (Read Key Details) Distance Learning
Reading Reading Comprehension (Read Key Details) Distance Learning - Set ONEGoogle Slides version available now!This reading comprehension set was made for kindergarten to second grade. The focus on this set is on the following standard: CCSS.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.Inside you will find 20 differentiated Reading Comprehension passages that focus in on key details. Great for small groups, fluency practice, whole group discussions, or
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension (Read Key Details) Growing Bundle
The Story of an Hour : Short Story PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 34 slides! Newly updated with guided reading and more questions! "The Story of an Hour" brought to you in Powerpoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following: background information, information on author, character overview, literary focus (foreshadowing, symbolism, etc.) and an overview of the plot. G
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: American Literature: Short Story Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
To Build a Fire by Jack London : Short Story PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 44 slides! Now with guided reading questions! "To Build a Fire" pre and post reading Powerpoint from top 10 Teacherspayteacher seller, PowerPoint Guru!This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students so that they can better understand the story, enjoy the story and grasp all the small literary details of the story!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: American Literature: Short Story Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
This lesson unit contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 32 questions (with answer key) for the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. Questions consist of True and False, multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer.
This is a classic short story published in 1948 that centers around small town rituals of holding a "lottery" where the "winner" receives a death sentence that centers around the offering of human life in order to appease the farming corn gods. A truly horrif
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5th - 9th
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40 Elements Task Cards - Setting, Character, Conflict, and Resolution
Introducing 40 Thrilling Story Elements Task Cards for 3rd to 5th Grade!Get ready to delve into the captivating world of storytelling with these 40 exciting and engaging Story Elements Task Cards! Designed specifically for students from 3rd to 5th grade, these multiple-choice task cards will enhance their understanding of the fundamental building blocks that make up a compelling story: setting, character, conflict, and resolution.Each card presents an intriguing scenario or passage, followed by
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3rd - 5th
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The Monkey's Paw: Preview, Notes, Questions (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
"The Monkey's Paw" brought to you in Google Slides OR PowerPoint! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this lesson are the following: background information, literary focus, an overview of the plot, and questions for guided reading or pre-reading. Great for short story units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect to
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Theme Task Cards
Theme Task Cards - Myths, Fables, and Folktales
There are 24 half-page story cards plus answer sheets for multiple choice or short answer responses.
Use these story cards to help your students develop skills to determine the theme of a story. There are 2 different answer sheets so that you can differentiate as needed: multiple choice or short answer. Answer keys are also included so students can check their work.
These cards can be used for individual practice, small groups or your entire cla
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4th - 6th
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If I Go Missing MMIWG2S Inquiry Project - Lessons for Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and High School StudentsThrough the examination of videos, articles, and the picture book, If I Go Missing, written by Brianna Jonnie, students will investigate, construct and express their findings on inquiries stemming from the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, MMIWG2S. Experience with Inquiry projects is not necessary for this unit! Included in this inquiry unit are step-by-step lesson instruction
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5th - 10th
When We Were Alone Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis unit is part of a Julie Flett BUNDLE: Supporting First Nations and Metis Literature in the Primary Classroom - Discovery of SelfWith this unit, students will explore this incredibly rich story with comprehension reading strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, transitioning and summarizing.Easy to use reading response pages in blank, interlined and lined versions, have been created
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Reading Comprehension (Read Key Details) Growing Bundle
Reading Comprehension (Read Key Details) Growing Bundle!***The sooner you purchase this BUNDLE, the more SAVINGS you'll get***each additional packet is FREE!This reading comprehension set was made for kindergarten to second grade. The focus on this set is on the following standard: CCSS.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.In each packet, you will find 20 differentiated Reading Comprehension passages that focus in on key details.Great for small
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K - 3rd
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Digital/Printable Theme Task Card Bundle w/ Differentiation & Audio Grades 3-5
This money-saving bundle makes teaching theme fun and easy! Our highly differentiated activities give students practice with identifying the theme topic, theme statement, and supporting details in stories and poems from a wide variety of genres. These include Fairy Tales, Folktales, Legends, Realistic Fiction, Science Fiction, Poetry, and more! Students first learn theme vocabulary and topics before progressing to identifying the theme in a story.A great resource for the busy teacher, these task
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3rd - 5th
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15 Reading Comprehension Passages with Audio | 4th-6th Grade
Engage your 4th-6th grade students in interactive reading with these 15 captivating Reading Comprehension Passages with Audio. This resource is designed to enhance their comprehension skills while providing a multisensory learning experience. Each passage comes with accompanying audio tracks, allowing students to listen to fluent readings and improve their pronunciation and fluency.Key Features:Audio Tracks: Each passage includes an audio track, enabling students to listen to the text while read
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Bundle | 60 Reading Comprehension Passages | 1st-12th Grade
Reading Comprehension - Fairy Tales Bundle
Practice reading comprehension with this set of Fairy Tale mini games. Each game includes 10 questions and is editable to allow you to adjust the questions and answers to fit the version of the Fairy Tale you read with your students. Each game has 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it so you know you've answered it. Great for a guided reading groups or a whole class discussion. Great for individual practice on the iPad! E
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1st - 2nd
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On the Trapline Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary SchoolsTEN different comprehension activities support the story, On the Trapline, written by David A. Robertson and illustrated by Julie Flett.Reading Response activities include:Summary, Meaning, Connection, Question, Visualization, Sequential and Sensory Writing, and Swampy Cree Word Focus and Extension CrosswordThis unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)***
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1st - 7th
Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Stolen Words Lessons - A Reconciliation Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students Exploring the Intergenerational Effects of Residential SchoolsThis unit contains NINE, no-prep, easy to use reading response pages to support this important story. Early primary to mid intermediate will have success using these response pages, designed to focus on the following comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Infer, Main Idea and Problem/ResolutionThis short story
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1st - 5th
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You Hold Me Up Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resource has seven different activities using the reading strategies: Visualization, Connection, Meaning, and Compare and Contrast.This unit was created to extend the ideas within the story; allowing students to connect and recognize who holds them up and who they hold up, promoting Inclusive Learning and powerful understandingYou Hold Me Up, a great read aloud to model and recognize respe
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K - 4th
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