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Secret Samantha by Tim Federle Short Story Lesson
By Ms. J's ELA
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.
Christmas Short Story and Reading Comprehension Questions for Middle School ELA
By Teach Savvy Store
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:
Answer Key for Teachers:
Detailed responses to all comprehension questions, aiding in efficient grading and discussion facilitation.
Learning Objectives:
Usage:
Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan SEL Lesson: Embracing Differences
By Ms. J's ELA
This social emotional learning lesson uses Amy Tan's short story Fish Cheeks. The short story is not included in this resource, but it can be found online. The focus of this lesson is embracing our own differences.
This resource is a Google File that includes a PDF and Google Slides version of the teaching slides, which can be projected in front of the class, 4 student worksheets in color and 4 in b/w, and a teaching guide.
The lesson includes:
- Pre-reading Journal and Discussion Question
- Reading Questions for Fish Cheeks
- Discussion Questions for Personal Reflection Focused on Embracing our Differences
- An Interview Assignment Related to Embracing our Differences
Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push by Walter Dean Myers Short Story Lesson
By Ms. J's ELA
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
Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains by Tim Tingle Lesson & TEST
By Ms. J's ELA
This resource should accompany Tim Tingle's short story Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains. This resource includes 4 student worksheet pages in both color and b/w. There is also a 12 page presentation to accompany the worksheets. The presentation contains answer keys for vocabulary and short answer questions. You will also get an Easel reading quiz with this resource.
This resource includes:
- a pre-reading journal question
- story vocabulary
- tiered reading questions
- questions focused on ELA standard about point of view and its impact on suspense and humor
- an Easel reading quiz
Sol Painting, Inc. Short Story by Meg Medina
By Ms. J's ELA
This resource should accompany Meg Medina's short story Sol Painting, Inc. This short story can be found in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories, which is an amazing compilation of short stories by diverse authors about diverse characters. This resource includes a 12 page presentation and 6 student worksheets. The worksheets and presentation include a pre-reading journal entry, a focus on theme and central idea (which I teach as two separate things), vocabulary using context clues, tiered reading questions, and post-reading questions regarding the story's themes and central idea. The worksheets come in a colored version for posting online and a b/w version for printing.
This resource defines theme as the message, lesson, or moral of the story. Central idea is defined as what the story is all about- a single sentence which unifies all elements of the story.
❤️ Blank Plot Diagram Template Graphic Organizer Printable Worksheet Story Map
By Epsilon Math Craft & Special Education
Your elementary / middle / high school students will be able to complete ELA activities with engagement and no confusion, and they will use this template to help answer text-dependent writing questions or when writing notes. This Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer includes the following: exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
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Ray Bradbury "The Million-Year Picnic" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 31-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Million-Year Picnic" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* personification
* metaphors
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* irony
* suspense
* symbolism
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* compare and contrast
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Ray Bradbury "The Flying Machine" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 28-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Flying Machine" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* personification
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* irony
* suspense
* symbolism
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* compare and contrast
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Harrison Bergeron Symbol Gallery Walk
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features an engaging lesson plan for students to discuss symbols found within Kurt Vonnegut's dystopian short story, Harrison Bergeron. The gallery walk is an ideal technique to achieve 100% student engagement within your classroom in a non-intimidating way. It is a great lesson for administrator observations due to the high level of student engagement, physical movement around the classroom, and deep level of interaction with the text.
Resource Includes:
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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on Harrison Bergeron by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Harrison Bergeron Pre-Reading Activity
⭐ Harrison Bergeron ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint
⭐ Escape from Dystopia ESCAPE ROOM
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Roald Dahl "The Way Up to Heaven" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 28-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Way Up to Heaven" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* story reflection
* similes
* personification
* metaphors
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* foreshadowing
* suspense
* symbols
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Doris Lessing "Through the Tunnel" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 28-page set of worksheets for the short story "Through the Tunnel" by Doris Lessing. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* personification
* sensory imagery
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* suspense
* symbols
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Frank R. Stockton "The Lady, or the Tiger?" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 28-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* suspense
* irony
* symbolism
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* compare and contrast
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Ray Bradbury "There Will Come Soft Rains" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 10-page set of worksheets for the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* personification
* figurative language
* theme
* tragic flaw
* parts of a story
* writing activity
There is an answer key included for the comprehension questions and vocabulary.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Neil Gaiman "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 28-page set of worksheets for the short story "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" by Neil Gaiman. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* irony
* foreshadowing
* suspense
* symbols
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Ray Bradbury "The Rocket" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 28-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Rocket" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* personification
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* suspense
* symbolism
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* compare and contrast
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
George Toudouze "Three Skeleton Key" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 29-page set of worksheets for the short story "Three Skeleton Key" by George Toudouze. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* metaphors
* personification
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* irony
* foreshadowing
* suspense
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* compare and contrast
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Piri Thomas "Amigo Brothers" worksheets
By Peter D
This is an 11-page set of worksheets for the short story "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story. The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice) * comprehension questions (short answer) * vocabulary * similes * metaphors * personification * theme (friendship) * characterization * compare & contrast * inferences * parts of a story * summaries There is also an answer key included at the end of the file for the comprehension questions, vocabulary, figurative language, and inferences. Worksheets for Short Stories: * Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run * Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains * Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful * Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game * Roald Dahl: The Landlady * Shirley Jackson: The Lottery * Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
Katherine Mansfield "The Fly" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 27-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* personification
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* irony
* symbols
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories
Roald Dahl "Lamb to the Slaughter" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 29-page set of worksheets for the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.
The worksheets include:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
* similes
* sensory imagery
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* point of view
* setting
* conflict
* irony
* foreshadowing
* suspense
* symbols
* quotations
* characterization
* connections
* w questions
* story map
* story elements
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* writing
There is also an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for Short Stories:
* Toni Cade Bambara: Raymond’s Run
* Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains
* Arthur Cavanaugh: Miss Awful
* Richard Connell: The Most Dangerous Game
* Roald Dahl: The Landlady
* Shirley Jackson: The Lottery
* Piri Thomas: Amigo Brothers
* ...and more worksheets for short stories