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Short stories Common Core L.9-10.1 resources
Lamb to the Slaughter, Roald Dahl, Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Use the dark humor of Roald Dahl’s well-known short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter," to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes links to the full text of the story, detailed instructions, a 9-question deep-thinking handout (with detailed answer key, of course), and a writing activity that creatively uses an official-looking police report for students to summarize the elements of the story. The lesson also includes a police sketch portion (my high s
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7th - 10th
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"Thank You Ma'am" Langston Hughes story, literary analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use this classic short story, “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes detailed instructions, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a powerful introductory paragraph to any literary analysis essay. All student handouts are included in both PDF and Google Drive formats.This lesson is best for
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8th - 11th
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The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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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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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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Interlopers, Saki, H.H. Munro Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Use the classic short story, “The Interlopers,” by Saki (H.H. Munro) to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of the public domain story, a six-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows students step-by-step how to build a newspaper article. You could easily extend this one-day lesson into two days by allowing in-class time to complete the journalism portio
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8th - 11th
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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Hands-on Activity with Rubric
Need a fresh, super engaging activity to assess the students' understanding of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? You have found it! Get students thinking, analyzing, inferring, and creating with this fun, hands-on hidden door task! Students are amazed by the hidden compartment and love the design freedom that accompanies this activity. This activity assesses students' knowledge of characterization, irony, point of view, reliable and unreliable narrator as well as reading comprehensio
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8th - 12th
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"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe Quiz and Answer Key for Google Drive
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home grading with this self-scoring quiz covering Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Black Cat." The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate purposeful reading experiences. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Point of viewThe location from which the narrator tells the story
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8th - 12th
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Sweat Zora Neale Hurston Short Story Analysis Unit Lesson Activities Rubric
Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston is a great short story to use to expose students to dialect in writing, and it's great to use to teach characterization and various literary elements such as simile, metaphor, allusion, foreshadow and irony. It's also an excellent incorporation into a longer unit on Southern literature, or as an introduction to one of Hurston’s longer works such as Their Eyes Were Watching God. In this lesson plan for Sweat you will find an activating pre-reading assignment, pre-r
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Comprehension Quizzes and Keys for Google Drive
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home grading responsibilities with this self-scoring quiz covering the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Additionally, a short answer option is provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate:A knowledge of charactersA knowledge of the lottery's procedural aspectsA knowl
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8th - 12th
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury Quizzes and Answer Keys (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home grading with this self-scoring quiz covering Ray Bradbury's science fiction short story "There Will Come Soft Rains." A short answer option is also provided for re-assessment purposes. Answer keys are included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)Questions pertain to the following key details:Unique characteristics of the house (personification)The futuristic settingThe function o
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6th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit Distance Learning
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is a great story about love and sacrifice; my unit includes everything you need to share this timeless classic with your students: the story, mini-research activity, reading comprehension and analysis, theme analysis, figurative language, vocabulary practice, and a creative writing exercise. Plus, everything can be shared DIGITALLY via a secured platform. I included a Google Slides version of the story and handouts that students can type directly into.This is i
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Distance Learning or Print & Go
Lamb to the Slaughter Roald Dahl Complete Short Story Unit Activities, Keys
Roald Dahl's short story Lamb to the Slaughter is great for students to practice and hone their analysis skills. Dahl is a loved author and well renowned for his creativity and resilient characters, and Lamb to the Slaughter is no exception. With this unit students will be able to dig deeply into the text searching for irony, and practice their analytical abilities for inference, mood and tone!This unit contains a pre-reading vocabulary and activating activity, during reading (or post, dependi
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8th - 10th, Adult Education
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"The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst Quiz and Answer Key for Google (Self-Grading)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst. Alternatively, the assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:Point of viewThe reason for the narrator's
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6th - 12th
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"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz and Answer Key for Google Drive
Help middle and high school students improve fluency, stamina, and text comprehension with a brief, engaging fairy tale titled "Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm. A self-grading quiz is provided to measure reading comprehension, along with an answer key and copy of the public domain short story. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:The origin of Cinderella's nameThe step-sisters' request of the
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8th - 12th
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"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the classic Grimm's fairy tale "Cinderella" (Lexile Measure estimate of 1000-1100). A plot-based quiz, a close reading worksheet, a craft analysis exercise, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the short story, emergency substitute lesson plans and supporting materials, and answer keys are provided. Materi
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6th - 12th
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St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves | Digital & Printable BUNDLE
This BUNDLE for "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell includes the following items: Essential Question SignsAnticipation Guide (Google Form & Doc)Epigraph & Character ChartsVocabulary Quiz (Google Form) plus a way to study wordsFinal TestSt. Lucy's is one of the texts I have taught since the Engage NY units were released, and it's one of my favorites! This bundle includes some of the things I have created along the way to make things more interesting and not as
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9th - 12th
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9th Grade English Final Exam 1st Semester
Exam focuses on elements of narrative and writing.
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9th
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Coming-of-Age Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several coming-of-age short stories. Six narratives are highlighted: "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing, "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield, "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, and "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Answer keys are included. In addi
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8th - 12th
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Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the horror genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, and "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys are inc
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8th - 12th
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Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School Readers
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the fantasy genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Chaser" by John Collier, "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, "Tom Thumb" by the Brothers Grimm, "The Mortal Immortal" by Mary Shelley, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "The Moon Bog" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys
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8th - 12th
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Coming-of-Age Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several coming-of-age short stories. Six narratives are highlighted: "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing, "Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield, "The Challenge" by Gary Soto, and "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Answer keys are included. In addi
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8th - 12th
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Fantasy Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the fantasy genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Chaser" by John Collier, "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, "Tom Thumb" by the Brothers Grimm, "The Mortal Immortal" by Mary Shelley, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and "The Moon Bog" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys
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8th - 12th
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Horror Fiction Short Story Activities Bundle for High School ELA (Google Drive)
Use this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, and vocabulary application activities to help high school students engage meaningfully with several short stories in the horror genre. Six narratives are highlighted: "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, and "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft. Answer keys are inc
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8th - 12th
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