Less than $5 Middle School Short Stories Resources (by date, latest first)
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:
- 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!
By Richard B Williams
This Sarah Orne Jewett's "A WHITE HERON" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our flawed society. This prose encourages insightful responses. 6th - 10th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron," is about love, loyalty, and choice. This 1886 story takes place in the woods during a summer evening in June as a young girl is doing her regular chores meets a bird hunter who forces her to question her loyalty to man or nature. This story that highlights Regionalism begs students to look at who they are loyal to, who they love, and the choices they make.
This 6th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our flawed society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Colored Version
(b) Black & White Version
(c) Audio and Visual Versions
(d) ***NEW*** STUDENT COVER PAGE (to assign as workbook)
(e) ***NEW*** SUGGESTED USES (includes how to use L.A.P. Charts video)
(f) ***NEW*** LITERARY ANALYSIS PARITICPATION (L.A.P.) CHART,
VOCABULARY CHART, and NOTES PAGE
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A WHITE HERON [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
THANK YOU, MA'AM [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
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By Richard B Williams
This Hawk Sneve "THE MEDICINE BAG" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, their relationships, and their society. This prose encourages insightful responses. 6th - 8th Graders will love this short work and resource. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Hawk Sneve's The Medicine Bag highlights Martin and his relationship with his grandfather who belongs to the Native American land of South Dakota. Hailing from a mixed heritage, Martin is conscious about his grandfather’s unexpected visit to his house and fears the oblivion of the fantastical image surrounding the old man that he otherwise shares with his friends after every summer visit. the visit that would change his life forever.
This 6th - 8th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their heritage and culture, their world, and their life's journey.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Colored Version
(b) Black & White Version
(c) Audio Version
(d) ***NEW*** STUDENT COVER PAGE (to assign as workbook)
(e) ***NEW*** SUGGESTED USES (includes how to use L.A.P. Charts video)
(f) ***NEW*** LITERARY ANALYSIS PARITICPATION (L.A.P.) CHART
and NOTES PAGE
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WINTER DREAMS [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
By Richard B Williams
This Sarah Orne Jewett's "A WHITE HERON" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our flawed society. This prose encourages insightful responses. 6th - 10th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron," is about love, loyalty, and choice. This 1886 story takes place in the woods during a summer evening in June as a young girl is doing her regular chores meets a bird hunter who forces her to question her loyalty to man or nature. This story that highlights Regionalism begs students to look at who they are loyal to, who they love, and the choices they make.
This 6th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, nature, and our flawed society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Colored Version
(b) Black & White Version
(c) Audio and Visual Versions
(d) ***NEW*** STUDENT COVER PAGE (to assign as workbook)
(e) ***NEW*** SUGGESTED USES (includes how to use L.A.P. Charts video)
(f) ***NEW*** LITERARY ANALYSIS PARITICPATION (L.A.P.) CHART,
VOCABULARY CHART, and NOTES PAGE
You may also appreciate:
A WHITE HERON [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
THANK YOU, MA'AM [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ years, and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
By Richard B Williams
This Hawk Sneve "THE MEDICINE BAG" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, their relationships, and their society. This prose encourages insightful responses. 6th - 8th Graders will love this short work and resource. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Hawk Sneve's The Medicine Bag highlights Martin and his relationship with his grandfather who belongs to the Native American land of South Dakota. Hailing from a mixed heritage, Martin is conscious about his grandfather’s unexpected visit to his house and fears the oblivion of the fantastical image surrounding the old man that he otherwise shares with his friends after every summer visit. the visit that would change his life forever.
This 6th - 8th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their heritage and culture, their world, and their life's journey.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Colored Version
(b) Black & White Version
(c) Audio Version
(d) ***NEW*** STUDENT COVER PAGE (to assign as workbook)
(e) ***NEW*** SUGGESTED USES (includes how to use L.A.P. Charts video)
(f) ***NEW*** LITERARY ANALYSIS PARITICPATION (L.A.P.) CHART
and NOTES PAGE
You may also appreciate:
WINTER DREAMS [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
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Thanks for stopping by!
THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO [TEXT]
By Richard B Williams
This Edgar Allan Poe "THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, their relationships, and their society. This prose encourages insightful responses. 6th - 11th Graders will love this short work and editable resource. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" highlights Montresor and Fortunato at a carnival. As they celebrate through the night, they discuss the lineage of their families as they go on a search for a vintage Amontillado wine. In a dark, musty catacomb reality sets in. Montresor wants revenge. Why? What has Fortunato done? And, why is only one of these gentlemen leaving the catacomb alone? Where's the other man?
Your students will look at themselves, their relationships, and their society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Colored Version
(b) Black & White Version
(c) Audio and Visual Versions
(d) ***NEW*** STUDENT COVER PAGE (to assign as workbook)
(e) ***NEW*** SUGGESTED USES (includes how to use L.A.P. Charts video)
(f) ***NEW*** LITERARY ANALYSIS PARITICPATION (L.A.P.) CHART,
VOCABULARY CHART, and NOTES PAGE
You may also appreciate:
- WINTER DREAMS [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
- THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
- A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ years, and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
LIAM O'FLAHERTY'S THE SNIPER [TEXT]
By Richard B Williams
This Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, war. and their life's journeys. This prose encourages insightful responses. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" identifies a young sniper in Dublin, Ireland during the Irish Civil War, who navigates a rooftop overlooking a city street. He contemplates his position in this war, then shoots an enemy with dire consequences. What can we learn from war? Does it have a toll on us?
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their life's journey, war, and our society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Text Version
(b) Audio and Animated Versions
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THE SNIPER [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
A WORN PATH [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
SPACE [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
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Hey guys,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO [TEXT]
By Richard B Williams
This Edgar Allan Poe "THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, their relationships, and their society. This prose encourages insightful responses. 6th - 11th Graders will love this short work and editable resource. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" highlights Montresor and Fortunato at a carnival. As they celebrate through the night, they discuss the lineage of their families as they go on a search for a vintage Amontillado wine. In a dark, musty catacomb reality sets in. Montresor wants revenge. Why? What has Fortunato done? And, why is only one of these gentlemen leaving the catacomb alone? Where's the other man?
Your students will look at themselves, their relationships, and their society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Colored Version
(b) Black & White Version
(c) Audio and Visual Versions
(d) ***NEW*** STUDENT COVER PAGE (to assign as workbook)
(e) ***NEW*** SUGGESTED USES (includes how to use L.A.P. Charts video)
(f) ***NEW*** LITERARY ANALYSIS PARITICPATION (L.A.P.) CHART,
VOCABULARY CHART, and NOTES PAGE
You may also appreciate:
- WINTER DREAMS [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
- THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
- A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
TheAngryTeacherBLOG
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TIKTOK
Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 20+ years, and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
LIAM O'FLAHERTY'S THE SNIPER [TEXT]
By Richard B Williams
This Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, war. and their life's journeys. This prose encourages insightful responses. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" identifies a young sniper in Dublin, Ireland during the Irish Civil War, who navigates a rooftop overlooking a city street. He contemplates his position in this war, then shoots an enemy with dire consequences. What can we learn from war? Does it have a toll on us?
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their life's journey, war, and our society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Text Version
(b) Audio and Animated Versions
You may also appreciate:
THE SNIPER [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
A WORN PATH [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
SPACE [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
FIND ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
TheAngryTeacherBLOG
Youtube
TeeSpring
TIKTOK
Hey guys,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
AMBROSE BIERCE'S AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TEXT]
By Richard B Williams
This Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" TEXT allows students to look at themselves, war. and their life's journeys. This prose encourages insightful responses. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" identifies a young planter in northern Alabama during the American Civil War. He is a Confederate slave owner who risks it all to aid the Confederates with dire consequences. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is divided into three sections. Section I is in the present and past, as we learn about the bridge and why he's there. Section II is a flashback of where the political protagonist is coming from and what led to his demise. Section III brings us back to the present, where we see the consequences of Farquhar's (the protagonist) risky actions. What can we learn from war? Does it have a toll on us?
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their life's journey, war, and our society.
This Product Includes:
1. Short Narrative Prose
(a) Text Version
(b) Audio and Video Versions
You may also appreciate:
AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
FIND ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
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Hey guys,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
ANANSI FOLKTALE STORIES [WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS]
By Richard B Williams
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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- SEVENTH GRADE [LESSON PLANS and TEACHER NOTES]
- HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
- THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
- A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
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Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
ANANSI FOLKTALE STORIES [WORKSHEETS & TASK CARDS]
By Richard B Williams
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
You may also appreciate:
- SEVENTH GRADE [LESSON PLANS and TEACHER NOTES]
- HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
- THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
- A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
TheAngryTeacherBLOG
EMAIL LIST
Youtube
TIKTOK
Hey Angry Teacher Fam,
I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
Please consider checking out the other EDUCATIONAL materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
Thanks for stopping by!
St. Patrick's Day Writing Paper with Six Styles of Lines
By Bunny Hop Shop
St. Patrick's Day will be more fun with this clover shaped lined writing paper! Six line sizes are included. Simply choose the appropriate line style for your students and print out the clover paper with or without the name and date lines. This pack also includes a blank clover outline. Students will love using this paper to publish their March writing pieces!
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.
The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist LESSON
By Ms. J's ELA
This resource should accompany the short story The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist. The page numbers listed in this resource align with the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. This resource includes 4 pages of both color and b/w worksheets which include a pre-reading journal question, tiered reading questions, vocabulary, and a focus on supporting analysis with textual evidence. A 10 page presentation accompanies the worksheets and includes an answer key.
This is a sensitive story. One of the tiered reading questions addresses coping strategies in times of grief. This question needs to be approached in an open, honest, non-judgmental way. If this is not the way you operate, skip this resource.
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.
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
Eraser Tattoo by Jason Reynolds Lesson
By Ms. J's ELA
This lesson should accompany the short story Eraser Tattoo by Jason Reynolds. The story can be found in the anthology Fresh Ink.
This lesson focuses on making inferences and identifying themes. Students will provide and explain textual evidence that supports inferences and themes that they identify from the story.
This resource includes 6 slides for display at the front of the class and 2 student worksheet pages which come in color and b/w.
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury SEL Lesson: Social Awareness
By Ms. J's ELA
This social emotional learning lesson uses Ray Bradbury's short story "All Summer in a Day." The short story is not included in this resources, but it can be found online. The focus of the lesson is social awareness.
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 All Summer in a Day
- Cause and Effect Questions for All Summer in a Day
- Definition of Social Awareness
- Discussion Questions Regarding Social Awareness Situations
- Social Awareness Questions Related to All Summer in a Day and a Personal Reflection Question