Literature Teaching Guides Instant Short Story Packs

Download literary short story packs to help you teach critical thinking skills.
► Downloadable: $8.99

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Teach literary analysis through short stories.

Whether you're looking for a short story to pair with the novel you're teaching, or you need a 2- to 3-day lesson plan to use with other stories in your syllabus, Prestwick House Instant Short Story Packs help students go beyond basic comprehension and learn how to analyze literature.

We know that you’re busy; that’s why Instant Short Story Packs include everything you need to teach your favorite story, stress-free.

Each downloadable pack addresses key skills through 5-10 standards-based analysis questions by guiding students through a series of scaffolding graphic organizers and in-class activities.

Every Instant Short Story Pack includes:

  • Scaffolding graphic organizers and in-class activities
  • Standards-based objectives
  • Introduction and pre-reading notes
  • Complete short story text
  • Rigorous analysis questions
  • Detailed teacher’s answer guide
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