PBS
Pbs Kids: Daniel's Neighborhood: Daniel's Babysitter
This e-book is based on the PBS Kids' series, Daniel's Neighborhood. Students will read aloud as Daniel narrates the adventures he has with his babysitter.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Lesson 2: Truman Capote: Other Voices, Other Rooms
This lesson plan is based on the PBS episode of American Masters about Truman Capote. Young scholars will read and analyze how Truman Capote develops characters as they record their findings on worksheets included with this lesson. Then...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry
A learning module that begins with "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher
In this excerpt from his memoir, Ralph Fletcher describes taking a trip into the forest with his friends. As you read, take notes on how Ralph's friends feel about him. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: How the Prince Saw America by Susan Glaspell
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from prize-winning authors. One work is "How the Prince Saw America," a story written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, novelist, journalist, and actress named Susan Glaspell.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Last of the Legions by Arthur Conan Doyle
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in the 1922, one short story collection, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago.
CNN
Cnn: Where's Thomas Pynchon?
CNN reports why the author is so elusive and adamant about not being photographed.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Sparrow's Quest
A learning module that begins with the story "The Sparrow's Quest" by Elizabeth Laird, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Leap
A learning module that begins with "The Leap" by Louis Erdrich, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
In this short story, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley become concerned when they realize how important the machines of their futuristic home are to their children. As you read, take notes on what the veldt means to the children and their parents....
CommonLit
Common Lit: Kayvan the Brave
A learning module that begins with "Kayvan the Brave" by Elizabeth Laird, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Drive in Movies" by Gary Soto
In this short story, Soto describes his desire to go to the drive-in movies as a kid.As you read, take notes on what the narrator does to get what he wants. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Challenge" by Gary Soto
In this short story, a boy tries to impress the new girl at his school. As you read, take notes on how Jose feels about Estela. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The First Flag" by Barbara Radner
The folk tale that a woman named Betsy Ross was the creator is still popular among Americans. In this short story, the possible events of Betsy Ross' creation of the first American flag are narrated from the perspective of a fellow...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Mother and Daughter" by Gary Soto
In this short story, a young girl's mother doesn't have the money to buy her a new dress for a school dance. As you read, take notes on Yollie and her mother's interactions. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Emperor's New Clothes: Text
This is adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes" in text format.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rumpelstiltskin: Text
This is an adaptation of the fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin" in text form.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Little Red Riding Hood: Text
This is an adaptation of the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" in text format.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Interpreting Characters, Setting, Plot, & Theme: Triangle...
Students will view video documenting the real-life story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911. Students will complete a story elements graphic organizer. This organizer will help them distinguish various story elements and put...
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms S Z
The third of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, S - Z, covers twenty-two terms from "Saga," to "Understatement."
Quia
Quia: Rags to Riches: Literary Elements: Setting, Plot, and Characters
In this game, students answer questions about the story elements of setting, plot, and characters
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: A Yellow Dog by Bret Harte
Read the full text of "A Yellow Dog". This is a short story about an irrepressible dog by the author Bret Harte.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Yellow Flower: Melville Davisson Post
Read the full text of the short story "The Yellow Flower" by Melville Davisson Post.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Young Girl by Katherine Mansfield
This short story by Katherine Mansfield centers around an encounter between the narrator and two young acquaintances when their mother leaves them in the narrator's care while she enters a casino. Read "The Young Girl" in its entirety on...