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Kate--A short story for young adult readers
Kate--A short story for young adult readers
As a middle schooler, I read all the time. No really! I was that kid with my nose in the book; you know the 13 year old reading All the Presi...
By Donovan
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Vocabulary Practice for
Vocabulary Practice for "Ribbons" by Laurence Yep
This file includes a vocabulary list for the short story "Ribbons" by Laurence Yep, and three different vocabulary practice sheets. One matching w...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Short Stories, English Language Arts, Vocabulary Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Show vs. Tell: Description and Detail
Show vs. Tell: Description and Detail
This seven-page packet is a lesson in how to improve your story writing through improved description and details. Students will learn how to show ...
By Lekha Writing School
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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INTERPRETER OF MALADIES - Lahiri 2 ESSAY SCAFFOLDS/ OUTLINE PLANS
INTERPRETER OF MALADIES - Lahiri 2 ESSAY SCAFFOLDS/ OUTLINE PLANS
INTERPRETER OF MALADIES - Jhumpa Lahiri TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS/ OUTLINE PLANS TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS ON 2 TOPICS FOR MIDDLE TO SENIOR STUDENTS TO WRIT...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Novel Study, Scaffolded Notes, Activities

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Life in a Shtejtl, from a Holocaust survivor perspective.
Life in a Shtejtl, from a Holocaust survivor perspective.
This lesson is an annotated story of the Jewish experience of life in a shtejtl. Following the two page story, there are two open ended questions f...
By Keely
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Subject: Other (Social Studies - History), Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Novel Study, Printables, Research

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Edgar Allan Poe Quizzes
Edgar Allan Poe Quizzes
Quizzes over the following short stories: The Black Cat, Tell-Tale Heart, Premature Burial, Murder in the Rue Morgue, The Fall of the House of Ush...
By Wellredteacher
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"Thank You, M'am" Vocabulary Builder
Use this vocabulary builder to help your students learn some new words in Thank You, Mam, a short story by Langston Hughes. Intended to be used du...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"The Luckiest Time" All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students understand a good piece of literature while teaching them about point of view. The Luckiest Time is a short story be Lucille Cl...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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One Fine Day By: Nonny Hogrogian
One Fine Day By: Nonny Hogrogian
Selection Summary and Literature Extension activity to go along with the story....
By Bcmiskow5719
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Subject: Reading, Short Stories, Literature Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 50 Minutes
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The Necklace - 20 Page Unit with Questions, Vocab, and Activities
The Necklace - 20 Page Unit with Questions, Vocab, and Activities
BIG 20 PAGE PACKAGE!!! This package provides students with everything they need to complete a unit on “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant! ...
By Middleschoolteacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Short Story Conflict Organizer
Short Story Conflict Organizer
This is just an organizer that includes Character vs. character, society, nature, and self....
By Lynn Headington
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Graphic Organizers, Handouts

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"There Will Come Soft Rains" Setting Activity/Storyboard Activity
This activity will help students to visualize the important elements of the setting found in Ray Bradbury's "There Will Come Soft Rains." When use...
By Mrs. Barnes
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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ENGLISH - What is a Novel?
ENGLISH - What is a Novel?
Introduce, or review, the concepts related to the novel to your students. These uniquely displayed notes on types of novels, characteristics of th...
By Always Academic
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Guided Reading Books, Handouts, Mini-Course

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POE- WILLIAM WILSON WORKSHEETS
POE- WILLIAM WILSON WORKSHEETS
POE- WILLIAM WILSON WORKSHEETS inc information, questions Taken from GREAT SHORT WORKS-POE TEACHER TEXT GUIDES AND WORKSHEETS...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Activities, Handouts, Novel Study

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St. Patrick's Day Activity Booklet
St. Patrick's Day Activity Booklet
Are you interested in teaching your students about St. Patrick's Day? This activity book is filled with activities that will teach your students a...
By Teacher Savvy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, Short Stories Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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"Thank You, M'am" Character Chart
Character Chart: Use this character chart to help students keep the characters straight in Thank You, Mam, a short story by Langston Hughes. Inte...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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It's All in the Point of View
It's All in the Point of View
Help students understand the different types of narrators - First Person, Third Person Limited, and Third Person Omniscient. So often students l...
By Theresa Seykora
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Richard Matheson Short Stories Worksheets
Richard Matheson Short Stories Worksheets
Worksheets for the short stories Duel, Being and The Test, all by Richard Matheson. Each worksheets includes: vocabulary, literature, and comprehe...
By Aalex Kells
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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Group Short Story Unit Plan
Group Short Story Unit Plan
This Unit Plan contains 28 pages of materials for the study of Short Stories. Any age appropriate stories can be used. This Plan includes: Lesson ...
By Matthew Gwathmey
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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Anton Chekhov's The Bet Study Guide
Anton Chekhov's The Bet Study Guide
Vocabulary, start-up questions and study guide for Anton Checkhov's "The Bet," a classic story of a banker who sets up what he believes is a sure t...
By Jaszcat
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 90 Minutes
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"An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe" DVD
"An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe" DVD His stories continue to thrill and his poetry caresses the English language like no other. This collection i...
By Vanessa Haley
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Shay and Me
Shay and Me
Yasmine and Shay both in the third grade are best friends. Children will fall in love with the characters and will appreciate differences between ...
By Kristie Smith-armand
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: Lifelong Tool
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Vocabulary Test for Faith and Eddie
Vocabulary Test for Faith and Eddie
This document is a vocabulary test that goes along with the story Faith and Eddie written by Patrick Jennings. It is .doc format so that you can e...
By Lysha Stanford
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Subject: Short Stories, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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The Yellow Wallpaper Quiz
The Yellow Wallpaper Quiz
One page quiz - five in-depth questions. No Answer Key...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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Elements of Fiction: Plot Guided Notes
Elements of Fiction: Plot Guided Notes
Help your students review the Elements of Fiction with the Plot Guided Notes. Pages 1 and 2 can easily be printed onto a transparency or passed ou...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Lesson Plan
�The Lottery� is a short story about a small town in New England. Every year, the members of the town are involved in a lottery. One ...
By Erin
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
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2 Day Mini-Lesson & Student Reading Guide for
2 Day Mini-Lesson & Student Reading Guide for "Boys and Girls"
This is a 2 day reading guide for students to use with Alice Munro's "Boys and Girls." The graphic organizer requires students complete the basic ...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Handouts

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Picture Book Unit Study: Miss Spider
Picture Book Unit Study: Miss Spider
For other unit studies visit www.hshighlights.com All of these activities are done in this unit and placed in a lapbook format 1. Title ( Wri...
By Teresa Lilly
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Subject: Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
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"Thank You, M'am" Reading Comprehension Quiz Plus Answers
Use this quiz to check students comprehension of the short story Thank You, Mam, a short story by Langston Hughes. The format is cloze style (wher...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Most Dangerous Game Post-Reading Story Notes
Most Dangerous Game Post-Reading Story Notes
This four-slide PowerPoint uses engaging animations to help students analyze the characters, theme, and other literary elements from "The Most Dang...
By Mignon
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
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Twilight Zone Worksheet; Eye of the Beholder
Twilight Zone Worksheet; Eye of the Beholder
The Twilight Zone series featured some of the best short stories on television. These stories are excellent to use as a teaching tool for short sto...
By Richard Grupka
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories, Sociology Level(s): 5th, 7th, 9th Duration: 50 Minutes
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Any Short Story - Plot Terms Sketch Review
Any Short Story - Plot Terms Sketch Review
This one-page chart works well as a review or formative assessment after students have learned about the parts of plot: exposition, rising action, ...
By Jacquelyn Stevens
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes
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"Nolan Ryan" by William W. Lance PowerPoint
"Nolan Ryan" by William W. Lance PowerPoint Presentation Discusses the elements of a biography, author's bias, fact and opinion, loaded words, s...
By Edukate
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Subject: Reading, Short Stories, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) Author Power Point
O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) Author Power Point
This is a power point about the author O. Henry. This may be used as introductory material to any of O. Henry's short stories. This 12 slide presen...
By Literature Lessons Quick Stop
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Short Story Journal
Short Story Journal
These journal assignments are developed for the short stories in the Elements of Literature book for grade 9 but could be used by anyone. The topi...
By Marsha Mentzer
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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What to look for when reading Poe
What to look for when reading Poe
This is an EXCELLENT resource. I have included in this package a power point presentation on the recurring motifs found in Poe's writings. These ar...
By Ontario Teacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 50 Minutes
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Picture Prompts Worksheet for Short Stories
Picture Prompts Worksheet for Short Stories
This product can be used as a prediction activity before reading a short story, passage, news article, or novel. Great way to get students predict...
By Jennifer Williams
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Literature Circles, Printables

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Three Activities for
Three Activities for "The Devil and Tom Walker"
This document includes a ten-point quiz and two activities (one on humor and one on imagery)for your students to do either independently or better ...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Examinations - Quizzes

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Plot Diagram 2
Plot Diagram 2
A more sophisticated plot diagram for high school students. This plot diagram includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resol...
By Sarah Dawn
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Graphic Organizers, Handouts, Worksheets

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5 Day Chocolate Unit
5 Day Chocolate Unit
This unit is designed for 5 30-minute classes. It is designed to coorelate with middle school Language Arts but may also work well with upper elem...
By Librarychick
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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The Fun They Had Isaac Asimov Lesson Resources Worksheets and Key
The Fun They Had Isaac Asimov Lesson Resources Worksheets and Key
"The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov Lesson Resources These materials do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a sub. ...
By Quality Teaching Products
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 hours
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Anticipation Guide for
Anticipation Guide for "Split Cherry Tree" by Jesse Stuart
This is a before reading activity for Jesse Stuart's "A Split Cherry Tree." This is for high school students who struggle with reading. There is ...
By Shannon Bailey
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 40 Minutes
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Christmas Holiday Story
Christmas Holiday Story "Christmas Shopping" Reading Comprehension
This Christmas and Holiday themed Reading Comprehension worksheet packet includes 3 pages and is a story about going Christmas Shopping. The Story ...
By Powerpoint Maniac
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 40 Minutes
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Introduction to Devil and Tom Walker (activator)
Introduction to Devil and Tom Walker (activator)
This file contains a recommended approach for introducing the short story "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving. The brief activity encou...
By Rebecca Malone
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Short Story Inquiry Form
Short Story Inquiry Form
After I have read several short stories WITH my students, I give them three copies of this graphic organizer and allow them to choose from a pletho...
By Acmc
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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"All Summer in a Day" All-in-one DEAL!
Help your students read and understand All Summer in a Day, a short story by Ray Bradbury. You get both items for less than it would cost you to p...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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The Way To Rainy Mountain - N. Scott Momaday - Kiowa - Native Am Lit
The Way To Rainy Mountain - N. Scott Momaday - Kiowa - Native Am Lit
This is an extensive American Literature Powerpoint geared towards 11th grade classes. This presentation contains slides over the author, a journe...
By Beth
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 11th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Group Project
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Group Project
Using the fascinating themes of F. Scot Fitzgerald's short story, students will enjoy working creatively as a team to market a product of their ch...
By J. Sanders-nelson
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Edgar Allan Poe Objective Assessment
Edgar Allan Poe Objective Assessment
A 20 question objective assessment of three of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous works ("The Raven", The Black Cat, and The Masque of the Red Death). A...
By Mr. P
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Poetry Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

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Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary Using Context Clues & Answer Key
Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary Using Context Clues & Answer Key
This vocabulary activity can be used before beginning the short story. I have my students read the sentences, highlight context clues, write their ...
By Joann Cho
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Vocabulary Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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