These 10 carefully selected short stories are perfect for 6th-grade students, offering relatable and engaging content. Each lesson plan is comprehensive and ready to print, making them an excellent addition to your teaching resources.

Short Stories:

  • Raymond’s Run by Toni Cade Bambara
  • Man from the South by Roald Dahl
  • The Smallest Dragonboy by Anne McCaffrey
  • The Treasure of Lemon Brown by Walter Dean Myers
  • On the Sidewalk Bleeding by Evan Hunter
  • Eleven by Sandra Cisneros
  • The Elevator by William Sleator
  • Stop the Sun by Gary Paulsen
  • The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
  • Seventh Grade by Gary Soto
  • The Jacket by Gary Soto
  • The No-Guitar Blues by Gary Soto
    • Gary Soto Mini Biography and Analysis Worksheets

All lesson plans include (+ much more!):

  • Teaching Guides

  • Pre-Reading Activities

  • Vocabulary Worksheets

  • Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Comprehension, Close Reading, and Real-World Connection)

  • Worksheets

  • Written Response Essay Questions + Rubrics

  • Fun Extension Activities

  • Online Jeopardy Games

  • Informational Texts

  • Answers + Common Core Standards

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