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Best Short Stories for Middle School Lesson Plans

By Reluctant Reader Books

In conjunction with our free PDF of the Best Short Stories for Middle School (found on our website), we have created a complete set of lesson plans for all eight stories.Lesson plans are for the following stories:The Most Dangerous Game by Richard

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$5.99

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Best Short Stories for High School

By Reluctant Reader Books

In conjunction with our free PDF of the Best Short Stories for High School, we have created a complete set of lesson plans for all eight stories.Lesson plans are for the following stories:The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeThe Murder by John

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5...

$5.99

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1029 Writing Prompts for Middle School

By Reluctant Reader Books

With 1029 writing prompts for middle school, this is the last writing prompt resource you'll ever need. This massive compilation includes 20 categories and over 100 pages of fun, engaging and innovative writing prompts that will challenge your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities

$5.99

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Best Christmas Stories for Middle and High School Lesson Plans

By Reluctant Reader Books

In conjunction with our free PDF of the Best Christmas Stories for Middle & High School (found on our website), we have created a complete set of lesson plans for all six stories.Lesson plans are for the following stories:A Christmas Memory by

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$3.99

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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Lesson Plan (Short Story Included)

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The short story is included here in a reader-friendly format as part of this PDF.Our lesson plans are divided into the following sections:IntroEach of our lesson

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Storm by McKnight Malmar Lesson Plans

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Storm" by McKnight Malmar. The story itself is not included but can be downloaded on our website for free as part of our compilation of the Best Short Stories for High School.That compilation of best

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Lesson Plan

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury. The story is not included here but can be downloaded for free on our website as part of our collection: The Best Short Stories for Middle School.Looking for more Ray Bradbury

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Emissary by Ray Bradbury Lesson Plans

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Emissary" by Ray Bradbury. The story itself is not included but can be downloaded on our website for free as part of our compilation of the Best Short Stories for Middle School.Looking for more Ray

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Lesson Plans (Short Story Included)

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. The story is included here in a reader-friendly format as part of this PDF.Our lesson plans are divided into the following sections:IntroEach of our lesson plans begins with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.99

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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Lesson Plan

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. While the story is not included here, it can be found for free as part of our Best Short Stories for Middle School collection.Our lesson plans are divided into the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.99

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Lesson Plans

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. Few holiday stories are as well-known and beloved as this wonderfully wicked tale of Christmas redemption.The text is not included in the lesson plans, but it can be downloaded for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C Clarke Lesson Plan

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Nine Billion Names of God" by Arthur C Clarke. While the story is not included here, it can be found for free on our website (www.reluctantreaderbooks.com/short-stories-for-middle-school).Our lesson plans

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Lesson Plans (Story Included)

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. The story is included with the lesson plan as part of this package.Our lesson plans are divided into the following sections:Poe fans should also see our lesson plans

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Lesson Plan

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. While the story is not included here, it can be found for free on our website (www.reluctantreaderbooks.com/short-stories-for-middle-school).Our lesson plans are divided into

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.99

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The Monkey's Paw by WW Jacobs Lesson Plan (w/Short Story Included)

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the short story "The Monkey's Paw" by WW Jacobs. The short story is included in a reader-friendly format as part of this PDF.Our lesson plans are divided into the following sections:IntroEach of our lesson plans begins with a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.99

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce Lesson Plans (With Story)

By Reluctant Reader Books

These lesson plans are for Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". The various components can be done in combination or individually.The story is included with the lesson plans.The lesson plans are broken into the following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Lesson Plans (Story Included)

By Reluctant Reader Books

These lesson plans are for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado". The various components can be done in combination or individually.The story is included with the lesson plans. The lesson plans are broken into the following sections:IntroEach

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4...

$2.99

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The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher Lesson Plan

By Reluctant Reader Books

This lesson plan covers the radio play "The Hitchhiker" by Lucille Fletcher. While the story is not included here, it can be found for free on our website (www.reluctantreaderbooks.com/short-stories-for-middle-school).Our lesson plans are divided

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

$2.99

Digital Download PDF (6.36 MB)

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Motivating Reluctant Readers

By Reluctant Reader Books

How do you motivate reluctant readers to pick up a book and read? This chapter from our free Ultimate Guide to Reluctant Readers covers how parents can encourage reading at home and help their child develop into a lifelong reader. Motivating

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

For Parents

FREE

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I hold a teaching certification from the State of Washington. In 2021, I founded Reluctant Reader Books, a publishing company devoted to promoting books for kids, especially reluctant readers.

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GRADES

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Short Stories, Writing, Informational Text

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