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Short stories Common Core RI.8.2 resources
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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HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 7th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 7. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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The Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt
This resource features a comprehensive list of questions to introduce the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe. Students will be shocked to learn some of the gruesome details of his life. This resource works great as homework prior to beginning your Poe unit or can be done in the classroom with computer access.Resource includes:15 questions about Edgar Allan PoeFull answer keyList of credible websites for students to explore when looking for answers__________________________________________________
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle
Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Cask of Amontillado Analysis - True Crimes Activity and Argumentative Assignment
Explore “True Crimes and Strange Happenings” with this analysis activity for Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”! Students will learn about six spooky mystery stories and write an argumentative paragraph examining common themes within murder and mystery. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®!Included with this “Cask of Amontillado” True Crimes Analysis Activity:✏️ 6 “True Crimes and Strange Happenings” Informational Handouts - PDFExplore real-life stories of fraud, coercion,
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8th - 12th
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Standards Assessments - 8th Grade RI & RL Standards - Pre and Post Quizzes
Gain your class time back with these 8th grade reading literature (RL) and reading informational texts (RI) standards assessments! These pre and post-test sets include passages and questions specifically designed for assessing students' knowledge of the 8th grade RI AND RL common core standards. Perfect for collecting data, IEP inputs, exit tickets, homework, proficiency testing, test prep, and much more! These passages are NO prep and were created to provide teachers with a QUICK glance at stud
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8th
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COLLECTIONS - CLOSE READER Bundle 8th Grade Quizzes and HMH Close Reading
For the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 8th Grade Collections Close Reader soft-backed book, I have created this bundle which expands student comprehension. This also is perfect if a teacher is not going to use the booklets as consumables. Included in this document are - Assignments for the following:- A Mystery of Heroism- Civil War Journal- Man-Made Monsters- Much Too Young to Work So Hard- Museum Indians- My Friend Douglass- The Flying Machine- The Real McCoy- The WhistleEach item also has a w
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8th
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, "The Cask of Amontillado." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded ex
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6th - 10th
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Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories and Hindu Information Reading Passages
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story. Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater
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5th - 12th
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Buddhist Stories Buddhism Reading Worksheet Lessons
Enhance lessons on Buddhism with this collection of eight beloved Buddhist stories. These skillfully written and beautifully illustrated tales cover essential stories that have shaped Buddhist beliefs and practices.Included are:1. The Birth of the Buddha2. The Swan and the Arrow 3. The Four Sights of the Buddha4. The Enlightenment of the Buddha5. The First Sermon, Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma6. Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed7. The Story of Angulimala8. The Death of the BuddhaEach of
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buddhism Reading Lessons Bundle
High School Reading Comprehension: Fiction and Nonfiction Suspense Bundle
Three units for one great price! My kids love a good mystery and so do I! Mysteries are a great way to engage your students and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Two of the units included in this bundle, Stonehenge and Memories Locked in a Castle, combine fiction and nonfiction. Stonehenge contains a mini lesson on learning how to read fiction and non-fiction with one printable for assessment. It also contains the original short story, In the Shadow of the Stones, with 5 pri
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7th - 10th
Business_Rising Food Costs_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events lesson plan. Food costs are rising faster than the overall consumer price index, which has risen 0.3% overall. This means food is proportionately rising higher than other commonly purchased goods and services.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use duri
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7th - 11th
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The Southpaw by Judy Viorst Comprehension Quiz, Think Pair Share + Escape Room
This is a companion to the short story "The Southpaw" by Judith Viorst. It includes a quiz for the short story, non-fiction reading comprehension and text analysis, interactive notebook pages, a Title IX informational text reading that ties the story to Title IX and the context of the story from the time it was written. There is also a four puzzle escape room and a Think, Pair, Share for the text. There is also an author study. The unit is turnkey. The only prep required is printing.Escape Room
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5th - 8th
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News Lesson Plans_Middle and High School Current Events_2023_10.October Week 2
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. (Politics) Speaker of the House Removed. (Business) Amazon Launches Satellites into Space. (Culture) Hot Air Balloon Festival. (Science) Physicists win Nobel Prize for Ultrafast Lasers. (World) Israel Attacked
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6th - 12th
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Traditional Sikh Stories Pack A, Sikhism Worksheets
Engage learners and foster a profound respect and understanding of Sikhism through this collection of four pivotal traditional Sikh stories, which illuminate the roots and core principles of the Sikh faith.Included (in this PACK A) are the following four traditional Sikh stories:The Story of Guru Nanak and the Full Bowl of Milk: A well-known tale from the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, illustrating his teachings of kindness, humility, and the universality of goodness.Guru Hargobind'
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Sikhism Reading Worksheets BUNDLE
James Thurber's “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” –16 Rigorous Common Core Tasks
This Common Core resource includes 16 rigorous unit learning tasks for James Thurber’s short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The graphic organizers, rubrics, artic
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7th - 10th
Ray Bradbury Author Biography - Informational Handout & Worksheets for Any Story
Explore the life and experiences of Ray Bradbury, author of “The Pedestrian,” "The Gift," "Fahrenheit 451," and many more. This activity includes informational handouts and comprehension questions to support students’ independent reading of these classic stories. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Author Biography for Ray Bradbury:✏️ Ray Bradbury Author Biography Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Author Biography Vocabulary Worksheet - Digital &
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7th - 12th
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Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit
This is an Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit that can be used in middle school. It centers on the anchor text of "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros, but can be used with one of the other selections provided in the Unit Lesson as the anchor text. I have included the PowerPoint with 4 days of daily journaling along with extra informational texts that can be swapped in or included. These texts are things that I have added over the years. This unit does mention the Safe School Climate Act which is the South Caro
Grades:
6th - 8th
Bradbury and Technology Unit Plan
A loose lesson using Ray Bradbury's F451, There Will Come Soft Rains, and The Veldt.
Grades:
8th - 10th
The Pedestrian - Ray Bradbury (Dystopian Short Stories)
This is 4 multiple choice and 2 short response questions to accompany Ray Bradbury's short story "The Pedestrian". It also includes a do now and an exit ticket requiring students to cite text evidence. You can find the story online rather easily, but I have it linked in the title, as well. I use this text to set up my dystopian unit at the end of the year. Skills assessed: Relationship of ideas, words in context, summary, figurative language, and theme.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Halloween Activities - Middle School ELA - A Ghost Story by Mark Twain
What Middle School student doesn't love a fun and scary Halloween story? Mark Twain's "A Ghost Story" is the perfect short story to engage your class along with these No-Prep activities and resources! Through Twain's masterful use of suspense and satire, students will feel frightened and will laugh during this lesson!I love activities that capitalize on the holiday season and put students' excess energy to good use while still teaching them important ELA content! Begin this lesson with an Instru
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Halloween Activities - Middle School ELA - Scary Short Story Bundle
Holi Informational Text + Hindu Legend Worksheets
Celebrate the vibrant Hindu festival of Holi! This engaging lesson allows students to dive into the origins, traditions, and cultural practices of Holi through The detailed information text uses colorful visuals and clear explanations to explore the festival's history and customs. Students will learn about the religious roots of Holi, the playful throwing of colored powder and water, significant Hindu legends, important festival cultural practices like traditional dances, special foods, and more
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Hinduism Information + Hindu Festivals + Hindu Stories Big Bundle
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