Short Stories Activities

ESCRITURA PARA PRINCIPIANTES! El Camino hacia mi historia.

By La Llama Bilingüe

¡Qué dolor de cabeza que es escribir!

No es sorpresa escuchar que la escritura es la última de las destrezas que se llegan a afirmar en las personas. Por esta razón he creado una ficha de apoyo para ayudar a los escritores principates a organizar sus ideas para que puedan producir las más bellas historias.

Con este recurso, los maestros pueden planificar una lección de escritura que tendrá como objetivo crear más independencia. Puede ser utilizados por estudiantes hispano-hablantes o para aquellos que están aprendiendo español como segunda lengua.

Fácil de usar: imprima, grape, perfore y ya!

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Little Blue Truck Story Sequence

By Tomorrowcomes

Do your students love to interact with the stories they read? These worksheets are a great way for your students to interact more with Little Blue Truck written by Alice Schertle. This story sequence is a great way for students to focus on the order of the story. This resource includes a full color story sequence and a more printer friendly coloring sequence for you to decide which is best for your students!

Do you like this book but want a little more check out the Little Blue Truck worksheet resource.

Looking for more story sequence worksheets discover The Big Honey Hunt story sequence here!

$1.50

Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions|CVC Words

By LessonLink Teacher

Elevate your kindergarten students' reading comprehension skills with this collection of kindergarten fluency reading passages with multiple-choice questions and answer keys. This resource includes ten carefully crafted passages, six focused on CVC words for kindergarten learners, and four comprehension passages suitable for advanced kindergarteners or first-grade students.

The CVC passages feature phonetically regular words and captivating illustrations to engage young readers while developing their decoding and sight word recognition. The four comprehension passages challenge students with longer sentences and complex vocabulary, promoting deeper understanding and critical thinking.

Accompanied by multiple-choice questions, these passages encourage critical thinking and assessment. Answer keys are included to support teachers in providing accurate feedback and guidance.

These resources can be used during the summer to prevent the summer slide or during regular school days to support ongoing learning. Teachers can incorporate them into their lesson plans or utilize them as supplemental materials for individual or group activities.

Empower your students and strengthen their reading abilities with this invaluable resource tailored to kindergarten classrooms.


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Spring Narrative Writing ELA Picture Prompts Workshop Unit Grades 4-6

By TooBookedUp

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!

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Halloween ELA Reading & Writing Packet 3rd-5th Grade

By Literacytales

Unlock the Halloween Spirit with these No PREP- Language Arts, Reading, writing, Vocabulary & Word Search Ready-to-Use! This resource has got you covered with Lesson plans, how-to-use, morning work, Fiction, and Nonfiction reading passages, Story Comprehension color by number, Vocabulary cards, and Let's Find the Match vocabulary activity, enriching your ELA/literacy center activities.

These worksheets are the perfect solution for your Halloween teaching needs. This resource has got you covered with captivating morning work, enriching ELA/literacy center activities, a comprehensive Halloween packet, and quick options for early finishers. You won't find a better fit for your classroom.

The Halloween ELA activities include:

  • 2-Halloween Reading Passages
  • 2- Halloween Reading Comprehension Questions
  • 2- Halloween Color By Number
  • 2- Halloween Vocabulary Matching Activity
  • 2-Halloween Word Search
  • 2- Halloween Craft
  • 2- Writing pages (Planning and Final Draft)
  • 2- Vocabulary Card Sets One for Each Story

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Who What Where When Why Worksheets & Digital Story | Children's Day Celebration

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Children's Day-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

  • 1 Children's Day-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
  • 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1


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Halloween Mini-Horror Story Writing Battle

By Nemos Nook

Looking for a thrilling and engaging Halloween activity? This resource guides students in crafting two-sentence horror stories, perfect for building creativity, suspense, and writing skills – all with a spooky twist!

What’s Included:

  • Step-by-step instructions to help students master concise storytelling
  • Mini-horror videos that demonstrate how to build suspense effectively
  • A fun sharing activity where students exchange and present their stories
  • Classroom competition – Students vote for the creepiest and most spine-chilling story!

Perfect for:

  • ELA classrooms (middle and high school)
  • Halloween-themed lessons
  • Creative writing warm-ups or workshops

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Halloween Game | Google Sheet Game | Reading Comprehension

By Home Learners Hub

Halloween Game: The Whispering Shadows – Digital English Reading Activity for 4th-5th Grade

Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce reading comprehension this Halloween? The Whispering Shadows is a self-directed, gamified English reading activity designed for 4th to 5th-grade students. This spooky-themed, digital resource combines a Halloween reading passage with a self-checking quiz to make learning both fun and educational.

What's Included:

  • Reading Passage:
    A Halloween-themed story perfect for building comprehension skills.
  • 20-Question Quiz:
    An interactive quiz in Google Spreadsheet format. Questions test understanding of the reading passage.
  • Working Space Worksheet:
    Provides students space to jot down notes and work through questions.
  • Self-Checking Feature:
    Answers are automatically marked, giving instant feedback and promoting independent learning.

Key Features:

  • Digital Format:
    This resource uses Google Sheets, making it perfect for distance learning or classroom use.
  • Gamified:
    Students stay motivated with the quiz game format, which turns a typical reading exercise into a fun challenge.
  • Self-Directed Learning:
    Perfect for individual work or small groups, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
  • Halloween Theme: Get students excited about reading with a spooky, seasonal story!
  • Auto-Marking:
    Teachers save time with auto-marked answers, while students get immediate feedback on their performance.

This activity is ideal for reinforcing comprehension skills, promoting independent learning, and adding some Halloween excitement to your classroom!

Perfect for: Homeschool/Distance learning, classroom centers, or homework assignments.

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4th Grade Legends Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

By The Teaching Resources Company

Our Legends Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions with Answers solve the challenge of keeping students engaged while improving their reading skills. Featuring captivating tales like Kanati’s Son, Why Bear Has a Short Tail, and The Sly Fox, this resource helps students grasp important lessons and themes through fun stories and well-crafted comprehension questions. Ideal for classroom or home learning!

What is included :

- Passages & Questions

  • Kanati’s son.
  • Why bear has a short tail.
  • How the donkey got long ears.
  • Why owls have big eyes.
  • Why cats and dogs fight.
  • the sly fox.
  • King of the beasts.
  • Lazy sheep.
  • The mouse.

- Comprehension question

- Review

- Answers key

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4th Grade Space Travel Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

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FREE 10 Graphic Organizers - Comprehension Charts to Review Any Text!

By Tom's Talk

These 10 graphic organizers are the perfect way to review any read, from fable to expository text. This FREEBIE features the following graphic organizers:

⭐️ Author's Purpose ⭐️ Cause and Effect ⭐️ Character, Setting, and Events ⭐️ Compare and Contrast ⭐️ Main Idea and Key Details ⭐️ Point of View ⭐️ Problem and Solution ⭐️ Sequence ⭐️ Storyline ⭐️ Theme

For any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email us at: toms.talk.resources@gmail.com.

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Pop Up Writing Activity - minecraft like images!

By Z is for Zebra

Build a story, write about it! Pop Up Activity. Minecraft is the new craze with students. In the game students take 3d blocks, and construct their own worlds. With this activity your students will be able to create their own minecraft pop-up scene to get their creative juices flowing, then write about it! I have also included a pair of story maps to help your students with their stories.

43 pages!

Included in this activity:

30 pages of backgrounds for students to choose from (15x for making popups and 15x for gluing directly on the page without making popups)

3 Pages of Minecraft Characters

This pack has 4 different human like characters: Blue Knight, Girl in Purple, Boy with Backpack, and Turtle. Each of the human like characters has a total of 7 different poses for your students to pick from. The poses are generally: Front view, moving forward, standing looking left, standing looking right, moving left, moving right, and moving away.

There are also the creeper (4 poses), Enderman (1 pose), Redcow (2 poses), Wolf (6 poses), Spider (2 poses) and the pig (2 poses)

1 Page of minecraft blocks (37 different blocks)

2 Pages of items (axe, pick, sword, shovel, potions, food, shields, hats, torch, gems/jewels, bows, etc)

2 different story maps

1 page of direction

3 pages of popup tabs (3 different styles)

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Writing Prompts With Picture-Fun& Simple Sentence Starters- Creative Activities

By EduTeachers Toolbox

Ignite creativity and improve writing skills with our Writing Prompts with Pictures! This educational resource features 15 engaging writing prompts designed to inspire young minds. Each prompt is accompanied by a colorful illustration, making the writing experience more enjoyable and visually appealing for children.

Features:

  • Variety of Prompts: Each page includes a different prompt, such as “My favorite season is…” or “In the future, I want to be a…”, encouraging kids to express their thoughts and ideas.
  • Visual Stimulation: Each prompt is paired with an attractive image, helping to spark inspiration and guide students in their writing.
  • User-Friendly Format: Each sheet includes sections for the student's name, teacher, class, and date, promoting organization in classroom settings.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or creative writing exercises, this resource is perfect for educators and parents alike.

Encourage students to develop their writing skills in a fun and interactive way with this delightful set of writing prompts!

$6.99

Weekend Chronicles with InstaClass Posts!

By Inspired By MlG

Are you students excited to talk about their weekend? Look no further! Introducing our exciting instaclass activity - "Weekend Chronicles". Encourage your students to participate in this fun-filled event where they get to showcase their weekends through captivating pictures!

With "Weekend Chronicles," students can unleash their creativity and storytelling skills. They can snap photos of their adventures, describe their experiences, and share their newfound knowledge or interests. From thrilling outdoor activities to cozy indoor moments, every weekend holds a unique story waiting to be shared.

This interactive activity not only allows students to express themselves but also fosters a sense of community within the class. By encouraging everyone to participate, it sparks engaging conversations and helps students get to know each other better.

In addition, "Weekend Chronicles" can also be incorporated into language or communication exercises, providing them with an opportunity to practice writing skills and articulating their thoughts concisely. It's a fantastic way to blend fun and learning in one exciting package!

So, if you're ready to make your instaclass posts more captivating, join us for "Weekend Chronicles" and let the pictures tell the story of how your students' weekends went. Unleash their creativity, build camaraderie, and create unforgettable memories together. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your online classroom experience!

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Kindness starts with Me! Mini Booklet

By Elena Tenisi

Mini book for kindness week. Simply have students cut out each page and staple them together. Students will be able to color in each page. Great way to start brainstorming random acts of kindness. Resource comes in colored and black-white versions. A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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A Sound of Thunder Escape Room Preview/ Sample/ Freebie! Diction + Syntax

By The Red-Haired Reader

This is a sample station from my A Sound of Thunder Escape Room! The Escape Room includes 7 stations; this is the one that analyzes Bradbury's use of diction and syntax. Hopefully it will give you a taste of what the whole product is like! Please check it out in a separate listing.

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"The Bully's Redemption" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8

By Mark Holmes

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

Engage your students with "The Bully's Redemption," a powerful short story that explores the complexities of bullying, empathy, and personal growth. This comprehensive learning package is designed to help students in grades 6-9 develop critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of the importance of kindness and second chances.

The package includes:

  1. "The Bully's Redemption" short story
  2. 10 thought-provoking discussion questions
  3. 5 engaging writing prompts
  4. 10 project ideas based on the five main components of Social Emotional Learning
  5. A vocabulary list with 20 words, including definitions and parts of speech

An in-depth exploration of the story's themes, tailored for grades 5-8

Through this learning package, your students will:

  • Analyze the characters, their motivations, and their growth throughout the story
  • Discuss the impact of bullying and the importance of breaking the cycle
  • Explore the power of empathy, understanding, and second chances in fostering personal growth
  • Examine the influence of family and home life on a child's behavior and well-being
  • Engage in projects that promote self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
  • Expand their vocabulary and understanding of literary devices
  • Reflect on their own experiences and apply the lessons learned to their lives

This versatile resource can be easily integrated into your language arts, literature, or social-emotional learning curriculum. The projects and assignments are designed to cater to various learning styles, promoting engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of the story's themes.

$3.95

Silly Stories for Bored Kids / Early Finishers! *Literacy center idea*

By Early Childhood Essentials

For early-finishers in class or bored kids at home!

Inside you'll see 10 "snack size" stories, which are simple one-page stories. The purpose is mainly entertainment for kids who finish activities early or are bored. But you can extract lots of teaching moments: reading, colors, informational text or parts of a story, sentence structure, etc.

I'd recommend printing, laminating OR possibly even folding each story like a book. Maybe every child has one copy of each and they can read through them.

I've included a bonus page. You can have kids draw their own picture and make their own silly snack-size story.

Other products you might like:

  • Spot the Difference (between pairs of images)
  • Social Stories (for behavior and teaching)

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A Christmas Carol - A School Remix Play Script

By Creative Primary Literacy

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.

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Cultural Aspects and AP Spanish Language Book

By ARIANA PEREZ

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-

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Short Story Creative Writing: Compose Gothic Tales with Sentence Starters

By EduHive Learning Resources

Unlock your students' creative potential with this engaging and flexible Gothic-themed creative writing unit! Designed with High-Impact Teaching Strategies/High Impact Practices, this resource is perfect for Middle School to High School students (Years 6-10 USA / Years 7-10 AU). Students will craft eerie, suspenseful short stories using carefully selected Gothic and atmospheric sentence starters while developing key narrative skills like suspense-building, character development, and structured storytelling. Perfect for Halloween, or any time of the school year!

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschool educator, relief/substitute teacher, or tutor, this resource is easy to adapt to your needs. With step-by-step guidance, worked examples, differentiated activities, and printable resources, this short unit offers a complete framework for 2-4 lessons.

What’s Included:

  • 2 x PDFs: one with USA English and the other with Australian English
  • Teacher Guide: Step-by-step instructions for facilitating brainstorming, planning, writing, and reflection.
  • Glossary of Gothic and Atmospheric Words (Printable): A comprehensive list of 95 words to expand students’ vocabulary and enhance their spooky storytelling.
  • Sentence Starters (Printable): A set of 27 Gothic-themed sentence starters to spark creative ideas.
  • Worked Example (Printable): A modeled short story exposition that demonstrates how to build suspense and create atmosphere.
  • Brainstorming Prompts (Printable): Prompts designed to help students generate ideas for their Gothic tales.
  • Short Story Planner (Printable): A structured template to guide students in planning their exposition, complication, sequence of events, climax, and resolution.
  • Rubrics (Printable): Comprehensive rubrics for self-assessment, peer assessment, and teacher feedback.
  • Extension Activities: Additional creative challenges, including illustration, scriptwriting adaptation, or continuing the story for advanced learners.

Accessibility Features

This resource is dyslexia-friendly, incorporating:

  • Arial font
  • Increased letter and word spacing
  • 1.5 line spacing
  • White space for readability
  • Visual signposting for ease of navigation.

Key Skills Addressed:

  • Narrative structure: Exposition, complication, sequence of events, climax, and resolution.
  • Building suspense and atmosphere through figurative language and descriptive details.
  • Character development and crafting character arcs.
  • Writing with varied sentence structures to create mood and effect.

Perfect For:

  • Classroom use
  • Homeschooling
  • Relief/substitute teacher lessons
  • Tutoring sessions
  • Creative writing units
  • Gothic-themed writing tasks
  • Group work or independent learning
  • Differentiated learning with extension options for advanced students

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  • PDF: Includes brainstorming prompts, planning templates, and rubrics for assessment.
  • Print & 'Go' or Display Digitally: Printable and easy to upload for digital display for class use.

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Creative Writing | Gothic Stories | Suspense Building | Short Story Writing

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