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Short stories Common Core W.7.6 resources
HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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The Tell-Tale Heart Newspaper Project - Digital and Print Versions Included
Tell-Tale Heart - After reading Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," students create a newspaper based on the events in the short story. My students enjoy this assignment, and I've had some amazing work turned in - it's a fun and creative way for them to demonstrate their understanding of the story! A fun and engaging short story unit, a unit on Edgar Allen Poe, or a writing activity around Halloween. EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE!INCLUDES (8 pages / 8 Google™ Slides)Newspaper-themed assignment sheet2 brains
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8th - 10th
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Creative Writing Short Story Activities Workbook Print and Digital
No planning needed! Digital and print versions make this perfect for digital, in person, or blended learning. Your students will have everything they need to write their own short stories. Ready to use today. This resource guides them step-by-step. What teachers are saying:"I used this with my Honors 12 English class after our semester of reading short stories. The kids really used this resource - it gave them confidence and an actual place to plan their work. I will use it again.""This was
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7th - 10th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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Narrative Writing: Short Stories - Presentation, Prompts, Handouts for Students
Writing short stories: A complete presentation with printable handouts for students.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This zipped download includes two *editable* Powerpoint files that cover:-Essential components of a story (setting, plot, character development, theme, conflict, point of view)-Story idea generators (ways to generate ideas for stories, which include visual picture prompts, online prompts, and other ways to come up with ideas)-Handouts
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Thank You Ma'am Maam Activities Short Story w. A Ted Talk: Digital Workshop
In this digital short story workshop students can read (or listen to) Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes and analyze conflict, theme, inference, plot, and character motivation while answering text-dependent questions and prompts using R.A.C.E. strategy, and completing engaging activities. Here's What You Will Get:✔️ 22 text-dependent questions and prompts (CCSS)✔️ Pre-reading Activity: Personal connection and building background knowledge✔️ ACTIVITY: Trace the theme through conflict and resolut
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: MAY END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES For Google Classroom Schoology Seesaw
All Summer in a Day by Bradbury short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file."All Summer in a Day" is a science fiction short story. Students identify features of science fiction before reading the story. There are a variety of reading and writing activities from which to choose. It is also a
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
Get all my short story resources in this money-saving bundle! All of my resources can be used for distance learning and in-person print and go. This bundle includes resources for both reading and writing short stories. You can use some with ANY story but I also included resources for specific stories. It is a growing bundle, so I'll be adding new resources to it soon!See the individual previews for each product.Created and copyrighted by Tracee Orman
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7th - 10th
Thank You Ma'am maam Activities Short Story Digital Workshop
In this digital short story workshop students can read (or listen to) Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes and analyze conflict, theme, inference, plot, and character motivation while answering text-dependent questions and prompts using R.A.C.E. strategy, and completing engaging activities. Here's What You Will Get:✔️ 22 text-dependent questions and prompts (CCSS)✔️ Pre-reading Activity: Personal connection and building background knowledge✔️ ACTIVITY: Trace the theme through conflict and resolu
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6th - 9th
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Writing a Historical Fiction Story (Narrative Writing/Research Project, 6-8)
This middle school resource combines creative writing with a fun research project! Students will choose a historical time period and conduct research to help them write an authentic historical fiction story. The packet includes 11 graphic organizers to help them conduct their research and to prepare them for writing their stories. Space is included for students to record information about their sources for citing at the end of their stories. An excerpt from a historical fiction story is also inc
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Ray Bradbury Short Story Bundle (The Veldt, A Sound of Thunder, All Summer ...)
This bundle contains lesson plans for three engaging Ray Bradbury short stories: The Veldt, All Summer in a Day, and A Sound of Thunder It also contains a mini biography on the author and a bonus Ray Bradbury analysis worksheet.All three lesson plans include:- Common Core Standards- Teaching guides- Pre-reading activities- Vocabulary worksheets- Post-reading questions (multiple choice, post-reading, and real-world connection)- Written response question + rubrics- Text vs movie worksheets- Creati
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6th - 12th
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Creating a Short Story
Students will be going through the writing process to create a short story. They will include the elements of a short story such as character, conflict, and setting. They must include at least one dialogue or conversation between two characters.
Graphic organizers and rubric included.
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3rd - 9th
Distance Learning Short Story The Monkey's Paw Close Reading Writing Research
The short story, The Monkey's Paw, is a great story to introduce students to the horror genre. There is an annotated text included via a Google Slides link to encourage students to practice note taking and identifying areas they might be confused.This lesson includes working with:- Literary Devices- Vocabulary- Inferences- Theme- Plot- CharactersThis lesson includes : (with rubrics)- Argument Writing- Creative Writing- Inquiry-based Research Writing ProjectCheck out these other close reads avail
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Monkey's Paw Short Story Close Reading Test Bundle Distance Learning
Creative Writing Unit
A full, comprehensive, 8-week unit for a Creative Writing class, though you could use this for a creative writing unit in an ELA class. This was designed for a block schedule of two 90-minute classes a week and one 50-minute class a week.The summative for this unit is for students to create their own short story (requirements and rubric are included).This product has complete lessons for each week broken down by standards and day.There is also a syllabus, PowerPoints, some pdfs of short stories,
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6th - 8th
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Writing Fiction with Complex Characters via Memorable Traits and Backstories
Young writers often write fictional characters as superficially described puppets for plots, without delving into the personalities, psychological profiles, and interrelationships that make a character come to life. This lesson focuses on developing memorable personality details that force writers to develop complexity in their style, by adding backstories and motives for behaviors. This exercise and discussion regarding character development will certainly enhance future reading experiences in
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7th - 10th
Portfolio Assessment: An Alternate to a Final Exam in English 7
This is a student-centered alternate means of assessing growth and mastery. Included are a comprehensive introduction, a parent brochure, FAQs, 14 crafted Portfolio Activities and rubrics. It is a way for you to assess your students beyond the traditional final exam, allowing them to showcase their learning in a valued final product.
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7th
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Historical Fiction Writing Review Stations
A different way for students to review their writing and check for key components of a historical fiction. These stations can be printed off or attached to Google Classroom. They can be completed individually or with partners. These stations look at more than just spelling and grammar, and dig into what makes a historical fiction unique.
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6th - 8th
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The Voyager: Learn, Listen, Create!
90 minute lesson, bell to bell. Includes slides & presenter notes for the following: Bell Ringer think pair share: Do you believe in aliens? Why/why not?Warm-Up: Write a response to a fictional alien's letterPictures & links about the images, music, sounds & greetings aboard The VoyagerLink to a podcast ("The Truth", "Voyager Found") students will listen toDirections for students to create their own Golden RecordExit TicketThis assignment could be a jumping-off point beyond a brain-s
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6th - 12th
The Student Who Stole Halloween!
Halloween writing activities are almost self-motivating, and this set of 14 new, original, "kid-tested" and academically challenging ideas will keep your students "howling" for more! Have fun with it!!! Copyright (C) 2020 by LA on a Mission
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Not Grade Specific
Braids and Barbershop Brief Write: Use precise language in narrative writing
This activity provides an independent study or small group writers' workshop process practice AFTER a direct teaching lesson on narrative writing. Students are encouraged to practice using precise language, experiment with synonyms of common words, and develop their voices while entertaining their audience. Please, making writing fun and relevant!
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Narrative Writing Plan
This narrative writing plan makes it easy for years 2 and above to plan their narrative writing. With spaces for general story ideas, characters, inspiration, starters, complications and endings your children will be writing amazing narratives in no time! This worksheet uses the "pebble, rock and boulder" approach to the complication.
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2nd - 10th
Brief Writing Objective: Use Precise Language in Narrative Writing
This PDF and Easel activity offer students easy segments to improve their use of precise language in response to a specific narrative prompt. It is most useful for independent or small group collaborative writing after a direct teaching lesson on using precise language.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Book Design!
Need a way for students to design their own books? Look no further! Our two outer page covers allow for students to write and design their books and then have our pages on the outside cover to give it a 'finished' look!English, book writing, illustrations, short story, essays, art, cross curricular,
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: 1st Grade Bundle!
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