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Elements of a Narrative
Elements of a Narrative
This is a PowerPoint with twelve slides on plot, character, setting, theme, mood, and tone. There are animations and pictures. The definitions of t...
By William Hawkins
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Short Story Unit Test
Short Story Unit Test
This is a test for Short Stories. It revolves around the short story called Old Joe by Bruce Perkins. ...
By Ontario Teacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl - assignment
This 4 page activity asks students to access prior knowledge, make predictions, define vocabulary, ask questions, and make inferences. It takes st...
By Ms. G's Teaching Ideas
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 2 hours

"The Pit and the Pendulum" Response and Analysis Questions
Covers plot, setting, symbolism, theme, and historical basis for the short story in a short review of the work....
By Lauren Barker
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Storyteller Saki Lesson Plans (Hector Hugh Munro) Narration Theme
The Storyteller Saki Lesson Plans (Hector Hugh Munro) Narration Theme
"The Storyteller" by Saki Save yourself hours! This unit does not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a sub. This is ...
By Quality Teaching Products
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours

Four Functions of a Myth
Four Functions of a Myth
This activity has students reading five Native American myths and anaylzing the four functions of myth for each of the stories. The stories (or poe...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Three Skeleton Key Study Guide with Charts
Three Skeleton Key Study Guide with Charts
A four page file that covers setting, character, foreshadowing, and sequencing. Several charts/graphic organizers help students build comprehension...
By K. Zutali
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Show Not Tell PowerPoint
Show Not Tell PowerPoint
11 slide PowerPoint on how to use the "Show Not Tell" strategy in creative writing. Helps student write with more descriptive words and vivid langu...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Cockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep Literature Guide
Cockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep Literature Guide
This is a guided reading booklet which provides the students with a chapter-by-chapter guide toCockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep. Included are act...
By Linda Biondi
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Subject: Reading, Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

The Necklace Short Story PowerPoint Presentation
The Necklace Short Story PowerPoint Presentation
A fantastic way to get your students interested in reading this class short story! This Power point on "The Necklace" focuses on a variety of area...
By Powerpoint Guru
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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Powerpoint
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Powerpoint
This 19 slide powerpoint is the perfect accompaniment for teaching the short story/drama,“The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street". It includes bio...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 hours

The Outsiders-Similes, Metaphors, and More Figurative Language Packet
The Outsiders-Similes, Metaphors, and More Figurative Language Packet
�����If you are like me you have been looking for an activity packet with lessons and worksheets related to the ...
By Jim Tuttle
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Most Dangerous Game Short Story PowerPoint
The Most Dangerous Game Short Story PowerPoint
One of the most widely read short stories in American classrooms is brought to Power Point! A fun presentation that will get your students excited...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson "The Lottery" Worksheet Bundle
This package includes six handouts to help in the teaching of “The Lottery.” As extras—handouts that are not worksheets—there is a copy of ...
By Nico
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Wild Whale Watch (Magic School Bus) Study Guide
Wild Whale Watch (Magic School Bus) Study Guide
This 6 page study guide assists students in reading The Wild Whale Watch by Eva Moore. Students write in answers, as well as select from multiple c...
By Tbird
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Subject: Biology, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Conflict: internal, External Lesson Plan PowerPoint
Conflict: internal, External Lesson Plan PowerPoint
Exploring internal and external conflicts can be a lot of fun for students, but also confusing. This PowerPoint is designed to help student differ...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Ransom of Red Chief Assessment
Ransom of Red Chief Assessment
This is an assessment for the short story, The Ransom of Red Chief. It includes Irony, vocabulary and important elements from the story....
By Kristin Herman
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3.6
Subject: Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Assessment

Masque of the Red Death Test- Edgar Allan Poe
Masque of the Red Death Test- Edgar Allan Poe
Masque of the Red Death Test- Edgar Allan Poe, 23 questions, multiple choice and 3 Open Ended Response questions. It can be edited to suit class ne...
By K Holub
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Orwell's 1984: Analyzing Winston Smith's Dreams
Orwell's 1984: Analyzing Winston Smith's Dreams
This assignment asks students to analyze/draw comparisons and contrasts between the six dreams Winston Smith has over the course of George Orwell's...
By Stapleton
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Multiple Choice Quiz
Multiple Choice Quiz "The Lottery"
A multiple choice quiz (5 questions) over author's craft, mood, theme, and vocabulary. Short Story Inquiry Form by Carol McNally is licensed under...
By Acmc
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Subject: Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish Comprehension Questions
Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish Comprehension Questions
This product is a ready to print and use set of comprehension questions and answer key. There are twelve questions for this story that include lite...
By Sherrie Taylor Vann
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Picture Book Unit Study: The Little Engine that Could
Picture Book Unit Study: The Little Engine that Could
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: Literature, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

The Rocking Horse Winner Scavenger Hunt and KEY
The Rocking Horse Winner Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This is an open book, directed reading scavenger hunt where the students find answers directly from the story. It has 42 questions and some questi...
By Lonnie Jones Taylor
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Subject: Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Short Story Analysis
Short Story Analysis
FOR ANY SHORT STORY-- Assignment explanation and rubric for Short Story analysis in which students are assigned parts to analyze and "teach" to th...
By Jennifer Hampton
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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"The Veldt": Before, During and After Reading (lesson bundle)
The three page worksheet breaks down the responses into Before, During and After Reading. Before Reading asks students to identify vocabulary and ...
By Ms. G's Teaching Ideas
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 3 hours

How to Be Cool in the Third Grade Study Guide and Teachers Guide
How to Be Cool in the Third Grade Study Guide and Teachers Guide
This study guide requires students to analyze literal and inferential questions for every chapter, so they must "think" about the story as they rea...
By Tbird
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Subject: Literature, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

First Day of School Listening Activity
First Day of School Listening Activity
Start the year off with a ghost story that will have your kids dicussing suspense as a literary technique. Not to mention that your students will ...
By Kimberly's Ideas
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Mythology : Powerpoint Hercules
Mythology : Powerpoint Hercules
26 slides of visual splendor that will have your classes begging for more! In this spectacular PowerPoint presentation the life and times of the g...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Story Spinners ~ Reading Comprehension Game
Story Spinners ~ Reading Comprehension Game
This set includes two story spinners that can be used in small groups, large groups, in a center, however you wish! These spinners will help you...
By Christie Uribe
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Subject: Short Stories, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

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Jan Brett Literature Focus Unit
Jan Brett Literature Focus Unit
This is a lesson that focuses on the author Jan Brett. In this lesson, the students will be actively engaged, working in small groups, to read var...
By Melissa Bergen
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Days

A Christmas Carol - radio script
A Christmas Carol - radio script
A radio script adapted from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. With a few tweaks, this could easily be used for a regular stage show. And of c...
By Gerald Murphy
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Subject: Drama, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Middle School
Middle School "Emergency" Language Arts Lesson Plan #2
This is the second in a set of emergency lesson plans which I leave for unexpected or unplanned absences from my 7th-9th grade language arts classe...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Hoodwinked!  Author's purpose and Point fo View
Hoodwinked! Author's purpose and Point fo View
This assignment is used with the animated movie, Hoodwinked. We show how the same story can be told many different ways. Students take notes thro...
By Jennifer Tavernaro
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 Weeks
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CSI Case Files
CSI Case Files
This is a set of CSI case files built around fairy tales. There are six different files which include what was found at the crime scene, character...
By Donovan
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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"Seventh Grade" Anticipation Guide
Use this anticipation guide to help your students think about some of the themes in Seventh Grade, a short story by Gary Soto. Includes three ques...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Bierce Quiz
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Bierce Quiz
With the purchase of this item the buyer will receive one quiz for the short story by Ambrose Bierce An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge....
By Literature Lessons Quick Stop
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Test
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Test
This is a 30 question multiple choice vocabulary test for the short story Flowers for Algernon, including answer key. The vocabulary list is also a...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Vocabulary Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The People Could Fly Lesson Resources Virginia Hamilton Worksheets
The People Could Fly Lesson Resources Virginia Hamilton Worksheets
"The People Could Fly" by Virginia Hamilton Lesson Bundle These materials do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a s...
By Quality Teaching Products
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours

"Seventh Grade" Character Chart
Use this character chart to help students keep the characters straight in Seventh Grade, a short story by Gary Soto. Intended to be used during re...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Worksheet for teaching Cinderella or Fairy tales - could be adapted
Worksheet for teaching Cinderella or Fairy tales - could be adapted
This worksheet is an introduction to the complexities of the Cinderella tale - in conjunction with fairy tales and a fables lesson. It asks student...
By Jaime Burroughs
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

"Seventh Grade" Reading Comprehension Quiz Plus Answers
Use this quiz to check students comprehension of the short story Seventh Grade by Gary Soto. The format is cloze style (where students use context...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Reading Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Christmas Holiday Reading Comprehension Stories with Key
Christmas Holiday Reading Comprehension Stories with Key
This Christmas and Holiday themed Reading Comprehension worksheet packet includes Four stories (Christmas Shopping, Christmas Stockings, Making Chr...
By Powerpoint Maniac
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Maya Angelou - My Sojourn in the Lands of My Ancestors
Maya Angelou - My Sojourn in the Lands of My Ancestors
This is an extensive American Literature Powerpoint geared towards 11th grade classes. It contains slides over the stroy, the author, her career, ...
By Beth
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Writing Legends: A Hero's Journey
Writing Legends: A Hero's Journey
I assign this project while we are studying myths and legends. The focus of this assignment is having students develop a simple plot outline befor...
By Mary Bauer
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Subject: Creative Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

All Together Spooky E. Poe Family: For
All Together Spooky E. Poe Family: For "A Tell-Tale Heart" Lesson Plan
A ready to implement creative writing lesson that includes a graphic organizer and an author feedback sheet. This lesson could be used before or af...
By K. Zutali
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 4 Days

Writing Fables with Intermediate Students
Writing Fables with Intermediate Students
After studying fables in class, my students were prepared to write their own. This product is a writing assignment with two original examples, an ...
By Mary Bauer
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Subject: Creative Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Realism and Naturalism in American Literature Powerpoint
Realism and Naturalism in American Literature Powerpoint
This is a 28-page, visually stunning, power point presentation that discusses the main points of Realism and Naturalism in American Literature. ...
By Mrs. S
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

"Mother and Daughter" - Venn Diagram & Comparison Writing
This two-page worksheet is intended for students to compare and contrast and write about the two main characters in Gary Soto's short story "Mother...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Theme and POV with
Theme and POV with "The Necklace" and "Gift of the Magi"
Powerpoint includes: -Notes about theme and point of view -Practice lit terms (theme and POV) using de Maupassant's "The Necklace" and Henry's "G...
By Jennifer Hampton
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Fun Simpsons Characterization Powerpoint w/ Video Clips!
Fun Simpsons Characterization Powerpoint w/ Video Clips!
The sample says it all. My kids enjoy the clips during and comprehend characterization after the presentation....
By Life Lessons
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Subject: Reading, Short Stories Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 40 Minutes