These 12 carefully selected short stories are perfect for year 8 / 7th-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:

  • The Possibility of Evil by Shirley Jackson
  • Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
  • Gryphon by Charles Baxter
  • The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry
  • Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut
  • Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes
  • The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
  • The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse by William Saroyan
  • The Veldt by Ray Bradbury
  • A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury
  • The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury
  • All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury
    • Ray Bradbury Mini Biography

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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