Why we love it: Students may already know Roald Dahl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and other whimsical novels. But, this short story will challenge their opinion of Dahl. Encourage students to analyze the dramatic irony and discuss: Who is the innocent lamb in this story?
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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. ...
Teach the student to summarize the theme of the story he wants to create in one or two sentences.Writing down the theme of the story before writing keeps the writer focused and helps to shape events to help the story tell the idea of the theme with clarity. ...
Do you want to write but just need a great story idea? Or perhaps you have too many ideas and can’t choose the best one? Well, good news. We’ve got you covered. Below are 150 short story ideas for all your favorite genres. You can use them as a book idea, as writing prompts...
"The Evil Goblins" is a short story to teach that respecting others is not only important for those we respect, but also for the effect it has upon ourselves. This tale belongs to our "Bedtime Stories" collection.
Students will rewrite a short story, or a section of it, from the first-person perspective of a character in that story (one who is not the original narrator). To start, ask students to read through the story and reflect on its themes, as well as how each character fits into those th...
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When learning how to analyze a short story, students should be prepared to come up with their own thesis based on their understanding of the narrative. Short story analysis requires an understanding of literary elements such as mood, tone, diction, setting, and theme. Another word for theme ...