![]() I typically use short stories and mentor texts to teach topic and theme. Researched based practices are that we choose the skills to teach first, and then select the text – planning with then end in mind. The most helpful part of this collaborative post is that it includes the skills that we teach through these texts. While you’re at it, check out their blogs and social media accounts for other great literacy ideas! Here’s where the experts come in! Hear from our ELA experts about what middle and high school short stories they love and what to teach with the short stories. It’s also written at just the right length for adolescents. There’s no underestimating what a masterful author can craft in just a few short pages. Middle and high school short stories are powerful. Thankfully, he was adequately wowed, and “The Tell Tale Heart” has since been one of our favorites. My mom also joined us on the bed, and soon, we were all sucked into Poe’s gripping world of sorrow and guilt. (By the way, this was when I was “never” going to be a teacher because that’s what everyone expected me to be.) At some point, his eyebrows raised and he leaned in. ![]() Instead of letting him read it himself, I began dramatically narrating it, and continued, pausing to explain the exposition so that he could fully appreciate the conflict and climax of the story. “Fine,” He relented, knowing I wasn’t going to give up. “Come on, Chelle!” He rolled his eyes at his hopelessly nerdy older sister. ![]() Running out of my room, I found my brother and cornered him. “It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain but once conceived, it haunted me day and night.” ~ “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe I also link back to my Teachers Pay Teachers store for your convenience. If you make a qualifying purchase, I receive a small amount to support my classroom library. This post highlights secondary teachers, their favorite middle and high school short stories, and how to use them.įull disclosure: I have provided Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience, at no cost to you. One of the best ways to build innovative ideas is to collaborate with other teachers. Inside: You’ll find expert advice on middle and high school short stories to bring fresh light to your classroom. ![]()
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