SHORT STORY UNIT by sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6 7-8 Grades en-us 2017-12-19 14:48:23 UTC 2025-12-23 07:10:38 UTC hello@padlet.com SHORT STORY FORMATS sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217254443 "A short story is a piece of brief literature, usually written in narrative prose. Short stories can be written in a variety of formats, but the most typical features a small cast of characters with names and focuses on a single, self-contained incident." (Source)
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Could be used as a Jigsaw.. small posters put on walls - students walk around...]]> 2017-12-19 14:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217254443 DYSTOPIAN STORIES sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217256291 1. NEWSELA

2. LISTENWISE
- The Hunger Games and Reality

3. THE STORY
- The Lottery - Audio
- Hunger Games - Video]]> 2017-12-19 14:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217256291 STORY STRUCTURE STRIP sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217289598 Enlarge, laminate and use as a class - sticky notes in blocks.
Create hard copy and assign via Google Classroom.
Story Strip Template  (11 X17)]]> 2017-12-19 16:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217289598 TRAGEDY sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217305189 1. NEWSELA

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3. THE STORY
    - To Build a FIre
    -  Audio
- Audio & Scroll Words]]> 2017-12-19 17:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217305189 SURVIVAL sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217325021 1. NEWSELA
  - Wolf hunts in Wyoming
  - Social Darwinism
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- The Most Dangerous Game
- Audio - Video 1932]]> 2017-12-19 18:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217325021 HUMAN CONDITION sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217325103 1. NEWSELA

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- Flowers for Algernon
- Audio]]> 2017-12-19 18:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217325103 READING & WRITING STANDARDS (Lessons Plans, etc. in Rubicon Atlas) sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217335482
  • 7R2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; summarize a text. (RI&RL) 
  • 7R3: In literary texts, analyze how elements of plot are related, affect one another, and contribute to meaning. (RL)
  • 7R7: Compare and contrast a written text with audio, filmed, staged, or digital versions in order to analyze the effects of techniques unique to each media and each format’s portrayal of a subject. (RI&RL)
  •  8R2: Determine one or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; summarize a text. (RI&RL) 
  • 8R3: In literary texts, analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. (RL)
  • 8R7: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different media-- text, audio, video, stage, or digital-- to present a particular subject or idea and analyze the extent to which a production remains faithful to or departs from the written text. (RI&RL)
    • FINAL PROJECT
    7SL5: Include digital media and/or visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
    8SL5: Integrate digital media and/or visual displays in presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add elements of interest to engage the audience. ​
    ]]>     2017-12-19 18:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217335482     HOMEWORK sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217623501 Homework Padlet]]> 2017-12-21 02:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217623501 Planning khonig1 https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217885124
  • UBD Unit Plan
  • Lesson Plan
    • ]]>     2017-12-22 18:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217885124     Quizlets khonig1 https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217888201 Characterization Terms
    Plot Development Terms]]>     2017-12-22 19:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/217888201     Another Short Story Resource sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/219562052 Story of the Week]]> 2018-01-08 21:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/219562052 Best Short Stories for Middle School Students.. sachauncey https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/274028876 Another great list...]]> 2018-08-20 12:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sachauncey/25g6jz5th1l6/wish/274028876