7th Grade Short Stories Activities

Inspire your students to unleash their creativity with our Spring Picture Prompts narrative writing resource! Designed specifically for 4th to 6th graders, this dynamic tool walks students through every step of the writing process using the beauty and renewal of spring as a backdrop. From St. Patrick's Day to the wonders of a spring park, each photo prompt is a doorway to imagination and storytelling.

What’s Inside:

• 23 Engaging Slides: A visual journey that introduces students to the elements of a plot diagram, the critical difference between showing vs. telling, and 10 unique, spring-inspired photo prompts.
• 10 Spring-Inspired Photo Prompts: Carefully selected images that capture the essence of spring, ready to spark creativity in young writers.
• Comprehensive Writing Guides: Each photo prompt is accompanied by a 2-page planning guide to help students brainstorm settings, characters, and conflicts, laying the foundation for well-structured stories.
• Show vs. Tell Examples: Clear, accessible examples to teach students how to bring their stories to life, making their writing more engaging and vivid.

Perfect For:

• ☑️ Creative Writing Classes
• ☑️ Choice Boards
• ☑️ Extension Activities
• ☑️ Writing Units
• ☑️ Homework Assignments

Why You'll Love It:

• ☑️ Fosters Creativity: Encourages students to think creatively, developing unique narratives based on intriguing picture prompts.
• ☑️ Enhances Writing Skills: Guides students through the narrative writing process, from brainstorming to publishing, enhancing their writing skills.
• ☑️ Teaches Critical Writing Concepts: Offers a hands-on approach to understanding and applying key writing concepts like plot development and descriptive writing.
• ☑️ Flexible & Adaptable: Use it for a week-long writing project, a single class period, or as part of a larger unit. It’s designed to fit your needs!
• ☑️ Print & Go Convenience: Everything you need is at your fingertips, ready to be printed or shared digitally, saving you valuable preparation time.

Transform your classroom this spring with narratives that bloom as brightly as the season itself. Our Spring Picture Prompts resource is not just a set of activities; it's a gateway to imagination, critical thinking, and joyous writing. Whether you're diving into a creative writing unit, looking for a meaningful homework assignment, or seeking engaging extension activities, these picture prompts are your key to a vibrant writing experience.

Capture the essence of spring in your classroom. Add our Spring Picture Prompts to your teaching toolkit today and watch your students' writing flourish!

*This is one story taken from a book eight, which can be found here.

Unite Your Classroom Against Bullying with "The United Front"

Empower your middle schoolers to combat bullying and embrace diversity with this engaging short story and comprehensive activity pack!

"The United Front" tells the heartwarming story of Olivia, a shy artist targeted by bullies, and the diverse group of classmates who overcome their hesitation to stand up for her. This relatable narrative provides a springboard for meaningful discussions about acceptance, empathy, and the power of unity.

This resource is packed with:

• A captivating short story: With relatable characters and realistic situations, "The United Front" will resonate with your students and spark important conversations.
• Dynamic discussion questions: Deepen comprehension and encourage critical thinking about bullying, diversity, empathy, and the role of bystanders.
• Creative writing prompts: Inspire your students to explore themes of unity, acceptance, and courage through various writing activities.
• Engaging projects and assignments: From anti-bullying campaigns to diversity quilts and upstander interviews, these hands-on activities will bring the story's themes to life.
• A comprehensive vocabulary list: Enhance students' understanding of key terms related to bullying, diversity, and social responsibility.

"The United Front" will help you:

• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and respected.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions about bullying, diversity, empathy, and social responsibility.
• Develop students' critical thinking skills as they analyze characters' motivations and actions.
• Enhance students' writing skills through engaging prompts and creative writing activities.
• Empower students to become upstanders who stand up for themselves and others.

This is a free preview of the Christmas play script - A Christmas Carol - A School Remix Play Script. The full play script is available for just $5.50 by following the link below:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/A-Christmas-Carol-A-School-Remix-Play-Script-4129710

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This is a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school. The play script tells the story of a mean, old headmaster, Ebenezer Loops, who runs a dark and miserable school. The teachers are under-paid and over-worked, and the students are not allowed to smile or have fun.

It is Christmas eve and his best worker, Bob Bamboo asks for the day off to spend time with his family, and sick child – Petite Pat. Loops almost refuses but decides to just dock his pay for the day. Then, that evening he gets a visit from the previous headmaster – another miserable person called Mr Frown.

Mr Frown tells him he needs to change his ways or end up with the same fate as him; he tells him how he will be visited by three ghosts that night. The ghosts visit and show Loops various things that upset him enough to change his ways.

After the visits of the ghosts Loops wakes up on Christmas day a changed man and tries to put right all the wrongs he has caused over the previous decades!

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There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 19 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students.

I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball!

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There are also a few more Christmas play scripts in my store including:

• Holly the Christmas Elf
• Santa's Successor
• A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
• A Christmas Carol (Traditional Version)
• The Grouch

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The Real 5 de Mayo and Other Important Cultural Aspects

Focusing heavily in Mexican history.

Las mujeres mexicanas

La historia verdadera de 5 de Mayo

mini- Investigación Cubana, dia de los muertos, posadas navideñas

Saturnino el pintor

Benito Juarez

Origen de la Musica norteña

La China Poblana story with questions

etc.

includes module (many activities) for DESAFIOS MUNDIALES-

This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. This is a 226-word passage filled with 17 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

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Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!

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► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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This resource should accompany the short story Secret Samantha by Tim Federle. This story can be found in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories.

This resource includes five student worksheets in color and in b/w for printing. There is also a presentation to accompany the worksheets. The presentation and worksheets include a pre-reading journal entry, vocabulary from the story, tiered reading questions, and post-reading questions focused on a standard about determining the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

Immerse your students in the magic of the holidays with this engaging ELA resource, centered on the heartwarming short story The Key to Christmas Hollow. This resource combines reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative thinking activities, making it perfect for the festive season.

What’s Included:

The Short Story:

A captivating tale about Liam, a "quiet dreamer" who discovers the true spirit of Christmas in a magical town called Christmas Hollow.

Vocabulary Awareness Activity:

A pre-reading vocabulary chart featuring key terms such as "intricately," "palpable," and "astonishment." Students record their familiarity with each word, look up definitions, and rephrase them in their own words.

Comprehension Questions (with Answer Key):

Questions designed to develop critical thinking, including:

• Setting and Atmosphere
• Character Motivation and Analysis
• Inference and Theme Exploration
• Symbolism and Cause & Effect
• Creative Thinking Prompts

Answer Key for Teachers:
Detailed responses to all comprehension questions, aiding in efficient grading and discussion facilitation.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop vocabulary and reading fluency.
• Analyze characters, themes, and literary elements.
• Encourage creative writing and personal reflection.

Usage:

• Perfect for whole-class reading, independent assignments, or as a holiday-themed ELA activity.
• Designed for upper elementary to middle school students.
• Printable and ready to use!

This resource bundle features two comprehensive and cohesive literature guides and final compare/contrast essay assignment for use while reading The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe. The activity bundle provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for the short stories and encourage students to think critically about plot structure, literary elements, figurative language, unreliable narrators, perspective, and the superstitions within the stories. A compare/contrast essay assignment is included that will encourage students to think critically and specifically about the similarities and differences between the two famous tales. The wide range of activities will keep your students engaged and help them to gain a deep understanding of two of the most highly regarded stories of American literature.

The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide:

• Attractive cover page for student packet
• The Tell-Tale Heart Anticipation Guide and Lesson Plan
• Vocabulary
• Vocabulary drawing activity
• Comprehension questions
• Freytag’s pyramid graphic organizer
• Literary elements graphic organizer
• Figurative language graphic organizer
• The Tell-Tale Heart Creative Writing Assignment on Perspective
• Snap Chat Story Graphic Organizer
• The Tell-Tale Heart Figurative Language Challenge Activity
• Full answer keys for teacher use

The Black Cat Literature Guide:

• Attractive cover page for student packet
• Anticipation guide - "Debate Statements"
• Vocabulary
• Vocabulary drawing activity
• Comprehension questions
• Freytag’s pyramid worksheet
• "History of the Black Cat" extension article and comprehension questions
• "Putting it all Together" short essay question
• Literary elements worksheet
• Figurative language worksheet
• Unreliable Narrator of The Black Cat Lesson Plan
• Full answer keys for teacher use

The Tell-Tale Heart & The Black Cat Compare Contrast Essay

• Complete assignment directions
• Specific similarities/differences chart with 17 story components
• Venn diagram template
• Essay graphic organizer (Block Method)
• Rubric
• Teacher key for chart

The Tell-Tale Heart & The Black Cat "Breaking News" Article

• Comprehensive project directions
• Scoring Guide

Buying this bundle saves 20% off the price of the two literature guides and compare/contrast essay.

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More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle

But why stop with two tales? We have enough Edgar Allan Poe resources to frighten your students for months!

⭐ The Raven Literature Guide

⭐ The Pit and the Pendulum Literature Guide

⭐ The Cask of Amontillado Literature Guide

⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide

⭐ The Masque of the Red Death Literature Guide

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Short Story BUNDLE

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Teach themes and morals through this Aesop's Fable Unit [Worksheets & Task Cards] Product. 6th through 10th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 10 popular Aesop Fables pages, 30+ Comprehension questions, 10 Worksheets, Suggested Uses, 10 sets of TASK CARDS, and 50+ TASK CARDS to help make your classroom be GREAT! Check 'em out!

This Unit includes:

1. 10 Aesop Fables

2. Suggested Uses

3. 10 WORKSHEETS

4. Black & White Versions

5. 50+ TASK CARDS

6. 30 Writing prompts/Comprehension Worksheets

FABLES included:

1. The Fox & The Grapes

2. The Crow & The Pitcher

3. The Farmer & The Fox

4. The Ass & His Purchaser

5. The Ant & The Grasshopper

6. The Ass Carrying an Image

7. A Raven & A Swan

8. The Ass & The Load of Salt

9. The Hares & The Frogs

10. The Travelers & The Sea

You may also appreciate:

Aesop's Fables Unit

Nella Larsen's "Sanctuary" Short Story Unit

Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" Bundle

Sandra Cisnero's "Eleven" Lesson Activities

Willa Cather's "A Wagner Matinee" Short Story Bundle

The Metamorphosis Unit [Lesson Activities]

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Craft the ultimate narrative writing journey for your students with our Seasonal Narrative Writing Bundle! This comprehensive collection is designed to spark creativity and enhance writing skills across grades 4-6 throughout the year. Each season brings a unique set of picture prompts that invite students into worlds of imagination, exploration, and storytelling.

Spring Picture Prompts: Dive into the renewal and wonders of spring with our Spring Picture Prompts resource. It features 23 engaging slides that guide students through the elements of a plot diagram, the importance of showing vs. telling, and offers 10 unique, spring-inspired photo prompts. Each image is paired with a comprehensive writing guide to brainstorm settings, characters, and conflicts, cultivating well-structured stories that bloom like the season.

Summer Picture Prompts: Turn up the heat on narrative writing with our Summer Picture Prompts toolkit. This sun-drenched resource walks students through the narrative writing process with warmth and adventure as their backdrop. From mysterious summer camps to beach escapades, the 10 vibrant, summer-themed photo prompts are sure to ignite the spark of creativity. In-depth writing guides accompany each prompt, ensuring students can craft captivating stories under the summer sun.

Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Cozy up to the winter season with 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This festive resource is perfect for inspiring stories of winter wonderlands, holiday adventures, and heartwarming family traditions. With a focus on narrative essays, this print-and-go package includes planners and engaging slides that help students capture the essence of the winter season in their writing.

Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Fall into storytelling with our Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This collection captures the essence of fall with 10 autumn-inspired photo prompts, from the mystical to the mundane. Accompanied by a planner and print-and-go slides, it provides a seamless transition into autumnal narratives, encouraging students to explore the rich colors, themes, and emotions of the season.

Narrative Essay Planning Guide with Engaging Picture Prompts: Lay the foundation for effective storytelling with our Narrative Essay Planning Guide. This essential resource is packed with engaging picture prompts that cover various themes and settings, making it a versatile tool for any narrative writing activity. It includes a planning guide to help students structure their stories, focusing on character development, setting, and plot, ensuring a deep and engaging writing experience.

This bundle offers a year-round solution to narrative writing, equipping educators with everything needed to foster creativity, enhance writing skills, and teach critical writing concepts in an engaging and adaptable format. Whether used for creative writing classes, homework assignments, or extension activities, these resources provide a gateway to imagination and critical thinking that will keep students engaged and excited about writing all year long.

This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

"The Long-Distance Friendship" is a touching short story that explores the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a close friendship despite physical distance. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and valuable life lessons.

The package includes the complete short story, and a variety of assignments and projects that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. These resources will help your students develop critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills while fostering a deeper understanding of the text.

Key features of this literature guide:

• The full text of "The Long-Distance Friendship" short story (1500 words)
• 10 engaging assignments and projects covering Language Arts, Health and Career, and Relationships
• A comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions to expand students' word knowledge
• Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 5-8

The assignments and projects cover a wide range of topics and skills, including:

• Analyzing various forms of communication in long-distance friendships
• Exploring cultural differences and their impact on relationships
• Developing conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Discussing the role of technology in maintaining long-distance friendships
• Creating friendship guides and career exploration activities

By using this literature guide, your students will not only strengthen their language arts skills but also gain valuable insights into the importance of friendship, communication, and personal growth. "The Long-Distance Friendship" is a relatable and heartwarming story that will captivate your students and inspire meaningful discussions in your classroom.

This is a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school. The play script tells the story of a mean, old headmaster, Ebenezer Loops, who runs a dark and miserable school. The teachers are under-paid and over-worked, and the students are not allowed to smile or have fun.

It is Christmas eve and his best worker, Bob Bamboo asks for the day off to spend time with his family, and sick child – Petite Pat. Loops almost refuses but decides to just dock his pay for the day. Then, that evening he gets a visit from the previous headmaster – another miserable person called Mr Frown.

Mr Frown tells him he needs to change his ways or end up with the same fate as him; he tells him how he will be visited by three ghosts that night. The ghosts visit and show Loops various things that upset him enough to change his ways.

After the visits of the ghosts Loops wakes up on Christmas day a changed man and tries to put right all the wrongs he has caused over the previous decades!

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There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 19 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students.

I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball!

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There are also a few more Christmas play scripts in my store including:

• Holly the Christmas Elf
• Santa's Successor
• A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
• A Christmas Carol (Traditional Version)
• The Grouch

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AP SPANISH LANGUAGE BUNDLE

This bundle includes many activities, project, reading opportunities, workbooks

to help students practice and feel comfortable with reading and writing in Spanish.

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Say goodbye to last-minute lesson planning stress with No Prep Sub Plans Bundle. Packed with engaging activities and ready-to-use lesson plans, this all-in-one bundle is meticulously designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. You get 4 days of lessons that include both reading and writing. The Behavior Reward Tickets ensure a seamless teaching experience for substitute teachers.

How to use the Reward Tickets:

Don't have the time or patience to put together a sub binder? Don't worry! When I have to step out, all I leave on my desk is any work for my students and place this Sub Note sheet on top....it's everything my sub needs to see on one easy note sheet. Fun, tear-off reward tickets that students can redeem for a small prize when the teacher returns will have students fighting to behave in order to earn one of the five coveted tickets! This will be a game-changer in your classroom!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

12 Printable Worksheets

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

The Four Figurative Language Short Passage sets have 3 close reading and writing worksheets each - for a total of 12 high-quality worksheets! *Answer Keys Included! Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

• Sub Note Sheet with tear-off reward tickets for good behavior!

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Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group review game, then simply leave these sub plans whenever you are going to be out!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets in each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

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INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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This resource should accompany Walter Dean Myers's short story Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push. The story is not included but can be found in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories.

This resource includes 5 worksheet pages in color for posting online and in b/w for easy printing. A presentation aligns with the worksheets and includes an answer key for vocabulary and short answer questions.

This resource has:

- a pre-reading journal prompt

- story vocabulary

- tiered reading questions

- a focus on the standard: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

- answer keys

This resource features two engaging, character-driven activities to bring Shirley Jackson's The Lottery into the 21st century! Included are realistic-looking Tweeter and Snap Chatter graphic organizers and one 45 minute lesson plan. In the lesson plan, your classroom will be transformed into a real life "tweeter-world" in which students will create accounts for hypothetical characters in the story and interact with one another through their pages. The Snap Chatter worksheet is perfect for an engaging homework or sub-plan that your students will look forward to working on and sharing with their friends. Your students will thank you for offering such fun ways to connect with Jackson's twisted tale and will not even realize how much they are learning by digging deeply into the text and characters.

Product Includes:

• Snap Chatter graphic organizer
• 2-Page Twitter graphic organizer in color and in black and white
• Meticulously-explained lesson plan for Tweeter activity

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Also, check out these great products by Language Arts Excellence to supplement your unit on The Lottery:

⭐Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint Presentation

⭐ The Lottery ESCAPE ROOM

⭐The Lottery Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan & Materials

⭐The Lottery "Tossing Lines" Pre-Reading Activity

⭐ The Lottery Literature Guide

⭐Escape from Dystopia ESCAPE ROOM

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Teach themes and morals through this ANANSI [the spider] STORIES resource. Middle through 9th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 5 popular ANANSI Folk Tales, 15 Comprehension questions, Suggested Uses, 50 TASK CARDS, and 11 PROJECTS to help make your classroom be GREAT! Check 'em out!

This Resource includes:

1. 5 ANANSI TALES

2. LESSONS FROM ANANSI STORIES [TEACHER NOTES]

3. 11 Lesson plan activities/Projects

4. 50 TASK CARDS

5. 15 MULTIPLE CHOICE/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

6. YOUTUBE videos for each folktale to add multimodal parts to your lesson

FOLKTALES included:

1. ANANSI and the WISDOM POT

2. ANANSI and the TURTLE'S DINNER

3. ANANSI and the MAGIC ROCK

4. ANANSI and the EAR OF CORN

5. ANANSI and the TALKING MELON

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This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

"The Unexpected Friendship" is a beautifully crafted short story that explores the power of friendship and the importance of looking beyond surface-level differences. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and valuable life lessons.

The package includes the complete short story, which follows the journey of Maya, a shy bookworm, and Zoe, a popular athlete, as they are paired together for a school project. Despite their initial reluctance, the two girls discover a shared passion and form an unlikely but powerful bond. Through their friendship, they confront personal challenges, overcome social barriers, and learn to support one another in the face of adversity.

In addition to the full text, this guide provides a variety of assignments and projects that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. These resources will help your students develop critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills while fostering a deeper understanding of the text.

Key features of this literature guide:

• The full text of "The Unexpected Friendship" short story (approximately 1,400 words)
• 10 engaging assignments and projects covering Language Arts, Health and Career, and Relationships
• A comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions to expand students' word knowledge
• Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 6-9

The assignments and projects cover a wide range of topics and skills, including:

• Analyzing character development and motivation
• Exploring themes of acceptance, personal growth, and the value of diverse friendships
• Developing communication and conflict resolution skills
• Discussing the impact of stereotypes and social expectations on relationships
• Creating friendship guides and career exploration activities related to the story's themes

By using this literature guide, your students will not only strengthen their language arts skills but also gain valuable insights into the importance of empathy, open-mindedness, and the power of unexpected connections. "The Unexpected Friendship" is a relatable and heartwarming story that will captivate your students and inspire meaningful discussions in your classroom.

Check out my bundle of four Christmas play scripts - usually $5.50 each.

Firstly, a funny Christmas play that revolves around Holly the Elf. After being accidentally taken to the North Pole one Christmas Eve, she stayed until adulthood and grew up thinking she was an elf herself. One day she found out she was a human, and decided to go and visit her biological father. On arrival she wasn’t welcomed by her father but soon the family grew to like Holly, and she also found a boyfriend. But then everything changed when she fell out with her father and she decided to leave. However, as she was walking alone, she heard a crash; when she went to investigate, she noticed it was her good friend, Santa. Her family catch up with her and together they all manage to lift Christmas spirit and power Santa’s sleigh.

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Secondly, we have a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school - with the head teacher being Ebenezer Scrooge - you can change the names of the characters to teachers in your school, or to rhyme with teachers in your school as I did (if they have a sense of humour)! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too.

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Links to the individual play scripts are below:

• Holly the Christmas Elf
• Santa's Successor
• A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
• A Christmas Carol (Traditional Version)
• The Grouch

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Looking for fun middle school ELA reading comprehension activities for the first days or week back to school? These will become you go-to sub plans for anytime you need it! Keep early and fast finishers busy after state testing and even at the end of the year with these 2 fun no-prep bundles. Get them now for over 20% off!

These are game-changers in my classroom! Students know to grab their packets and work on them if they finish their work early or if I have to leave the room for a meeting. They're amazing for some quiet work after testing as well! Don't miss out on this lifesaver resource that will make your new school year a breeze! Grab it now and watch your students thrive while you boost your classroom productivity.

1. Figurative Language Short Passage Bundle

This includes four passages with 3 close reading and writing worksheets each - for a total of 12 high-quality worksheets! Answer Keys Included!

Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets in each set as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

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12 Printable Worksheets**

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

2. Pop Culture Mega BUNDLE

This fun bundle features 8 sets of activities: a total of 48 printable worksheets! Packed with engaging activities, these ready-to-use sets are ready for your sub tub, and designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. Use them any time you don't feel like lesson planning!

WHAT'S INCLUDED…

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens.

You'll get stand-alone resources that are designed to offer a print-and-go sub-plan solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons. These lesson sets will definitely engage even the most reluctant readers, while challenging your more advanced ones.

Students read an original pop culture article and you get lessons that include both reading comprehension and writing. Two fun puzzles are also included, as well as a design page that allows students to get creative and offers differentiation. There's a little bit of everything!

The estimated Lexile measure of these sets range from 900 to 1100.

► I made these creative activities because I needed fun independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

► Simply print and go! These packets can be used in a multitude of ways! Keep them on hand to use later!

►There is truly no preparation needed, which is why these sets are perfect to leave for:

• fun lessons
• early finishers
• after testing
• group work
• sub plans
• bell ringers
• homework
• test prep
• review
• assessment

HOW TO USE THESE SETS...

Students can complete all six worksheets of each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet has so many uses beyond sub work - use it any time of year for a no-prep, yet FUN learning activity that kids will enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!

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