Why we love it: “Daedalus and Icarus” is a great way to introduce middle schoolers to mythology. It’s a simple enough story, but with enough complexity to strengthen students’ ability to focus and read line-by-line to fully grasp the story about the dangers of being overconfident. 10...
as well as what it means to live with grief. This is a wonderful story for middle school students because it addresses how people can deal with inevitable changes in life, such as when a loved one dies, through the lens of science fiction. ...
Here are some free short stories to read online. These very short stories are perfect for high school or middle school students or anyone who loves reading.
Here are some Edgar Allan Poe short stories to explore. His short stories are usually dark and often fall into the gothic or horror genres. Some of his stories are suitable for students while others are harder to understand or on the longer side. There are many collections available, includin...
A goodanthology for middle schoolisLittle Worlds.This book has 31 short stories for students, divided by the usual story elements. Another good one full of short stories 1,000 words or less with a coming-of-age slant isSudden Flash Youth: 65 Short-Short Stories. ...
The Duane Stein Short Story Contest for Middle School/High School Students A new and exciting feature was added to the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books! On September 1st, 2019, the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books accepted submissions for the newDuane Stein Short Story Competitionfor...
Like “Charles,” this is another classic, well-known story. An older woman takes a young man under her wing after he attempts to steal her purse. As they spend time together, she teaches him a valuable lesson about life. It’s perfect for upper-elementary and middle school students. ...
Aside from connecting the literature to students’ lives and understanding of the world, I work in the following methods to my short story unit plan. You’ll be able to use these ideas with any short stories for secondary classes. Student Choice in ELA ...
Teachers love using short stories for so many reasons, and short stories found online offer added convenience and motivation! A great short story can get our students thinking and making connections. Short stories are perfect for teaching literary terms and vocabulary. Plus, students enjoy discussion...
The meaning of SHORT STORY is an invented prose narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and aiming at unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than plot.