Many ELA teachers begin with the short story. In fact, many of the state-adopted textbooks feature the short story as the first unit in the books.
To help you get a running start, I have several resources in my TPT store that will either help you teach the elements of the short story, teach story analysis, or teach your students how to write original short stories.
Pick and choose from the lessons that would be most helpful to you and start your new school year stress-free with no-prep lessons. Just print and distribute. Some are digital and can be accessed in Google Drive or used in TPT Easel.
All are on sale today, August 29th, and tomorrow, August 30th at 20% off. Plus, if you enter the code BTSBONUS23 at checkout, TPT will take off another 5%, which means every resource in my store will be on sale for 25% off.
To save you time, I have included all the links to these products below so you can read the descriptions and see if any of these would be helpful to you.
Writing About Literature Bundle (12 activities)
All the resources below and more are included in this money-saving bundle.
Comparing and Contrasting Two Short Stories
Short Story with Comprehension Questions
Short Story Analysis with Study Questions
Three Ways Authors Reveal Characters
Create a Story Plan Creative Writing Activity
Point of View in Fiction Creative Writing Activity
Analyzing a Fictional Character Writing Activity
Here's a free activity for you. Using 3x5 Cards to Set Up Scenes Creative Writing Activity
I hope you have a great school year!
Thanks for reading,
Charlene
