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Short stories Common Core CCRA.L.1 resources
Story Retell & Picture Sequencing Beginning, Middle, End Short Stories & Writing
Do you have students who need some extra support with story retell and sequencing stories with pictures? This story retell resource will engage students while they become experts at retelling stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end. This leveled, LOW-PREP digital and printable resource will allow your students to develop a true understanding of how to retell a story using transition words and a logical sequence. Don't miss out on this foundational story retell resource for easy teaching
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K - 3rd
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Writing Prompts for Kindergarten and First Grade With Word Banks
Do you struggle with generating writing prompts for your students? Don't worry, I have the solution to what you need, Writing Prompts for Kindergarten and First Grade. This is a writing resource with writing prompts and a word bank. This no-prep resource contains 40 writing prompts. Each page has a word bank to help your kindergarten and first-grade students create their own stories. These engaging writing prompts are great to jump-start your students' writing imagination. Use during writing wo
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K - 1st
BIG BUNDLE: Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge Domains, Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive Slideshows are aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Grade Listening & Learning Strand, Domains 1-12. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 10,000 slides!!!These s
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K
The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - Interactive Flip Book, 10 Activities
This interactive resource contains everything you need to engage students with Edgar Allan Poe's creepy classic, "The Tell Tale Heart." Perfect in October (or any time of year!) this resource can be used alone, with Interactive Notebooks, or with Interactive File Folders.THIS "TELL-TALE HEART" RESOURCE INCLUDES:full text of “The Tell-Tale Heart” in easy-to-read font, with especially difficult vocabulary terms definedlesson plananticipation guidetext-dependent questions10 activities9 writing prom
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7th - 9th
6th Grade Short Story Unit - Reading Comprehension and Analysis
Use this 6th Grade Short Story Unit to help your students learn about literary elements and literary devices (plot, character, setting, theme, conflict, similes, metaphors, symbols and foreshadowing). This differentiated short story unit focuses on 5 different short stories that will help your students reinforce key literacy concepts. Students will be encouraged to unleash their imagination and create their very own short stories at the end of this unit, fostering their creativity and honing the
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6th - 7th
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Grade 1 CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge #1 FABLES AND STORIES Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by the Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive slideshows are aligned to Core Knowledge's (CKLA) 1st Grade Listening & Learning Strand, Domain 1, Fables and Stories. These slides are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 1,000 slides!!!These sli
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1st
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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High School Short Stories Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games Bundle (Vol. 1)
Expand your selection of short stories for the high school ELA classroom with this bundle of reading comprehension quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary games covering 10 narratives representing a range of authors (including Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, and Amy Tan) and genres (including young adult fiction, science fiction, and horror). A summative unit test and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF for
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8th - 12th
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The Elevator William Sleator Short Story Unit, Analysis, Activity, Plot, Quiz
“The Elevator" by William Sleator is a fun and creepy short story that is a particularly wonderful tool to teach and discuss characterization, mood/tone, theme and motif. This short story unit for "The Elevator" is fully print and teach ready, the handouts are nicely organized to facilitate student learning and the product is thorough and comprehensive!This short story unit for William Sleator's "The Elevator" includes:-Pre-reading vocabulary -Activating activity with phobias-During reading an
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6th - 9th
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Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge #3 STORIES Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive PowerPoints are aligned to Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Listening & Learning Strand, Domain 3, Stories. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 900 slides!!!These slides are a
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K
Grimms' Fairy Tales Close Reading Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive - Vol. 1
Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this bundle of rigorous comprehension and analysis worksheets covering 25 fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm. With these resources, students will demonstrate command of general plot, build their vocabulary, write with clarity and precision, and make engagement with works of fiction visible. All materials are made for Google Drive and delivered as editable Google Docs. Additionally, a zip file containing Word Document
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8th - 12th
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Sequencing | Reading Comprehension | Story Retell Boom Cards BUNDLE Parts 1-3
BOOM CARDS: Have FUN WHILE LEARNING with this comprehensive NO PREP, NO PRINT Boom Card BUNDLE that addresses the concept of Sequencing, Story Retell, comprehension, vocabulary, story elements, answering WH questions, and MORE. It includes THREE COMPLETE EVERGREEN UNITS PARTS 1-3 (non-seasonal and is great for year-round use) FOR A TOTAL OF 9 ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES. It includes full-color, high-resolution images and is fully interactive with point & click and drag & drop features with i
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1st - 4th
Rogue Wave Short Story Unit Aligned with HMH 7 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Rogue Wave by Theodore Taylor. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 7. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent short story unit. Skills covered include mapping the plot, tone, author’s purpose, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue, comprehension, short answer response questions, foreshadowing, theme, and point of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
Spring Short Story Retell with Pictures Sequencing Speech Therapy Sequence Cards
Do you have students who need some extra support in retelling a cohesive story? This story retell spring-themed resource will engage students, while they practice how to retell simple stories with a clear beginning, middle and end. This leveled, LOW-PREP digital and printable resource will allow your students to develop a true understanding of how to retell a story using transition words and a logical sequence. Don't miss out on this fun, spring resource for easy teaching and easy planning, whic
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K - 2nd
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The Landlady by Roald Dahl Common Core Test/Quiz Assessment
-Higher level thinking questions use common core stems and are aligned to standards.-Editable word document-20 questions with answer keyThe following standards are assessed:RL8.1RL8.2RL8.3RL8.4RL8.61. RL 8.2 – conflict2. RL 8.1 – inferences3. RL 8.6 - foreshadowing 4. RL 8.1 – inference5. RL 8.6 – irony6. RL 8.4 – foreshadowing7. RL 8.2 – characterization / recall8. RL 8.6 – suspense9. RL 8.1 – predictions/inferences10. RL 8.1 – inference11. RL 8.3 – foreshadowing12. RL 8.1, RL 8.3 – inference1
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7th - 11th
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Winter Story Retell Sequencing of Beginning, Middle, & End Digital & Print
Do you have students who need some extra support in retelling a cohesive story? This story retell winter themed resource will engage students, while they practice how to retell simple stories with a clear beginning, middle and end. This leveled, LOW-PREP digital and printable resource will allow your students to develop a true understanding of how to retell a story using transition words and a logical sequence. Don't miss out on this fun, winter resource for easy teaching and easy planning, whic
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K - 2nd
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Click-clack the Rattlebag Neil Gaiman Short Story Unit Analysis Lesson Activity
Click-Clack the Rattlebag by Neil Gaiman is a simple and delightfully eerie short story. Click-clack the Rattlebag an excellent story for students to dig deeper into, and this unit is great to hone skills such as mood and tone, since students notoriously get those two literary devices confused. This lesson plan is a ZIP file with two folders, one with all of the student handouts and another with all of the answer keys. In this unit, you will find everything you need to teach this story with eas
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7th - 10th
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Treasure Island 2020 Podcast Unit Bundle Distance Learning Compatible
Need an engaging, ready-to-go unit plan that requires no work and is ready to go... *gulp* right now?! Try the Treasure Island 2020 Unit Bundle! * Perfect for working on listening comprehension through both distance learning and face-to-face learning! * Based on the Peabody Award nominated podcast “Treasure Island 2020” produced by BYU Radio and Gen-Z Media. * Geared to grades 6-8* Download, copy the quiz links to your Google Drive, and go! Little to no preparation required – EVERYTHING has been
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6th - 9th
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Screenwriting NARRATIVE UNIT - Write a Screenplay / Script Creative Writing
A fresh and engaging narrative writing unit for your English or film class! Perfect for in-person or online classes.This core-aligned writing unit has students work collaboratively to develop a short screenplay step-by-step, even if you or your students have never seen one before. Students get to practice classic narrative writing skills in a unique, real-world style. What this unit includes:-Detailed teacher guide -Flexible and detailed day-by-day lesson plans-Unit-at-a-glance calendar-Student
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10th - 12th
Fall Story Retell Sequencing of Beginning, Middle, & End Digital & Print
Do you have students who need some extra support in retelling a cohesive story? This story retell fall themed resource will engage students, while they practice how to retell simple stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end. This leveled, LOW-PREP digital and printable resource will allow your students to develop a true understanding of how to retell a story using transition words and a logical sequence. Don't miss out on this fun, fall resource for easy teaching and easy planning, which w
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PreK - 2nd
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Basic Mad Lib Stories--Noun, Verb, Adjective (Set of Four)
Mad Libs are a fun way for students to learn the parts of speech. In this set you will receive a total of four stories. Two of the stories focus on nouns and verbs and the other two focus on nouns and adjectives. The story topics are versatile enough to be used at any time of the year.
To use this activity, have your students work in pairs. It is best if one of the partners (Student A) holds the worksheet on a clipboard, so that the other student (Student B) cannot see it. Student A reads the w
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2nd - 3rd
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Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes Short Story Unit Lesson Questions Activities
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes is a great short story to get students speaking thoughtfully and thinking critically. This unit for Flowers for Algernon is comprehensive, thorough and detailed. Students will practice their inference skills while they explain character actions and thoughts, identify changes in Charlie and summarize their overall thoughts of each "progris report" session. This all-in-one resource for Flowers for Algernon allows students to thoroughly understand not only th
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7th - 9th
"A Sound of Thunder" Short Story Stations: CCSS Print or Digital Google Apps
I just did an overhaul of this unit and created 12 short story stations that include a review of several literary devices, Sensory Imagery, Conflict, Hyperbole, and Symbolism, word wall activity, graphic organizers, constructed responses, and a mini-Socratic seminar. This short story has everything, time travel, a controversial presidential election,and dinosaurs.Ray Bradbury wrapped all of this together in a powerful short story rich with imagery and filled with literary devices. Use this less
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8th - 11th
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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, Questions, Satire Writing and Analysis
This famously incendiary short story can be a great unit for Halloween, or, if you're feeling spicy, Thanksgiving. I think there's always room for "A Modest Proposal", like there's always room for pie. Spoiler: the proposal is that starving poor people should eat their own babies. Sound crazy? Outrageous? Ludicrous? It is, and just wait until your students get to delve into this meaty story and understand the deeply moving message it holds. This is a classic for a reason. Included:Link to the st
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9th - 12th
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