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Mrs. V.
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“'A love affair with knowledge will never end in heartbreak.' -- Michael Garrett Marino”
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Study Questions,
Study Questions, "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Students use these questions as a guide to understanding the short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart". The 22 questions combine basic understanding of th...
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Subject: Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour

Determining Mood in
Determining Mood in "The Tell-Tale Heart" Worksheet
This worksheet helps students find details and examples of literary elements in the short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart" in order to help them determ...
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Subject: Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Study Questions,
Study Questions, "The Monkey's Paw"
I've used these study guide questions for a number of years. The 35 questions range from basic understanding to critical thinking. Students love th...
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Subject: Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Suspense in
Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw"
I use this writing outline as students are beginning develop literary analysis skills. After we read, "The Monkey's Paw", students use text evidenc...
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Outlines

Literary Analysis Chart
Literary Analysis Chart
This is useful reference chart that my students use when writing a literary analysis. It has information about setting, plot, characterization, typ...
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Subject: Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"The Tell-Tale Heart" Graphic Organizer
I use this with students to help them determine the mood in the short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart". Students are encouraged to find desescript ive ...
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Subject: Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

8 Parts of Speech
8 Parts of Speech
This chart covers all of the 8 parts of speech on one page. It provides detail for each section. Students keep it as a handy reference / study guid...
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Subject: Grammar Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Comparative Literary Essay
Comparative Literary Essay "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat"
I use this 5-page essay worksheet as a guide for helping my students write a critical analysis of the two short stories, "The Black Cat" and "The T...
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Subject: English Language Arts, Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Character Chart for The Outsiders
Character Chart for The Outsiders
I use this with my students when we read The Outsiders, a character based novel. Students are so interested in the characters and like to have a pl...
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"The Ransom of Red Chief" Literary Essay
O'Henry's short story, "The Ransom of Red Chief is rich in humor and a number of literary devices. This 3-page essay format bunlde prepares student...
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Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast "The Tell-Tale Heart' and "The Black Cat"
This is a basic comparison sheet that includes 11 comparison points for students to consider. I use this with my general English classes as the bas...
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Finding the Direct Object
Finding the Direct Object
I use these 9 slides to demonstrate to students that finding the direct object of a sentence is a breeze. After I go through the slides with studen...
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Plot Diagram Chart
Plot Diagram Chart
This chart will work with any short story or novel. It includes the standard parts, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolutio...
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Subject: Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Outlines

O Captain! My Captain!
O Captain! My Captain!
This worksheet asks questions about the main idea, author's purpose, author's tone, and extended metaphor. After reviewing and discussing the poem ...
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Subject: Literature, Reading Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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"The Ransom of Red Chief" Literary Elements
I've gone through the short story selection and created a chart and worksheet (with a key) that outlines most of the examples of irony, exaggeratio...
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Indirect Objects
Indirect Objects
I use these 9 slides to demonstrate to students that finding the indirect object of a sentence is a breeze. After I go through the slides with stud...
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Subject: Grammar, EFL - ESL - ELD Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Study Questions, The Pearl
Study Questions, The Pearl
The guided study questions keep students focused on the details of the novel. There are 4 pages of questions. (I also sell a set of higher level di...
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Subject: Literature, Reading, English Language Arts Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Late Ticket
Late Ticket
I used to use this form when I accepted late work. Students would turn in this form with a late assignment to get some credit for their late work....
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"The Ransom of Red Chief" Literary Terms Examples
O'Henry's short story is filled with rich examples of literary elements that your students may not pick up on. This presentation provides examples ...
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Literary Devices
Literary Devices
I use this PowerPoint with my students as an introduction to literary devices. It has 15 slides along with graphics and examples....
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Subject: Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A