Pregnant Chelsea: A Short Story for Reluctant Readers

 

"Pregnant Chelsea" is a short story for reluctant readers about a high school student named Obie. Her friend Chelsea is pregnant and becoming increasingly needy, causing tension in their friendship. Obie seeks advice from a counselor and wonders if she is mature enough to handle the situation. The story ends with a cliffhanger, asking readers what they would do in Obie's shoes. It's a thought-provoking story that addresses important social issues and encourages reflection on the challenges of growing up.

This story includes:

• An explanation of the literary term "dialect"
• Two critical thinking/reflective questions
• A short vocabulary activity for two words

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Happiness Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

 This PDF Poster can be used as classroom decor or for journal prompts.

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Emergency Sub Plans for 9th and 10th Grade English

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Independent Reading with Questions and a Vocab Activity

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The stories are aligned with the following Common Core Standards:

CCRA.R.4- Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

CCRA.R.1

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

Free High-Interest Short Story for High School Students

 "Heartbreak and Hair Weave" is the first story in the Ocean City High Series.  It is FREE for a limited time so check it out.

This story was created for reluctant readers (9th grade and 10th grade students).

Plot: When Harrison unexpectedly breaks up with Emma, she decides to remove her weave and colored contacts.

Note: Within the lesson, there is a link to an editable version (Google Doc) of the questions and vocabulary activities that go along with the story.

This story includes:

• Seven reading comprehension questions
• Two critical thinking questions
• A vocabulary worksheet

Quarantine Stories: I'm so So Sad

 

This is a High-Interest story about a high school student who is struggling with being quarantined due to COVID-19.  It includes questions and a vocabulary activity.

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Five Common Linking Verbs

 This short video about five common linking verbs: is, am, was , were, and are.

Snow Day-Correct the Paragraph Worksheet

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