The Fun They Had Short Story Lesson

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Total Pages: 30 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: N/A
File Size: 1 MB
File Type: PDF

Looking for a high-impact lesson to teach The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov? This no-prep The Fun They Had Short Story Lesson is perfect for reviewing or introducing key literary elements and devices in a way that’s both engaging and rigorous. Designed with both printable and digital formats, it’s ideal for in-person, hybrid, or distance learning classrooms. Students will analyze plot, character, setting, theme, and conflict while also exploring the use of literary devices such as similes, metaphors, symbolism, and foreshadowing. The included graphic organizers and comprehension questions help guide deep thinking and class discussion, while the built-in assessments allow for easy grading and meaningful feedback.

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What's Included:

• Comprehension Questions with Answer Key
  Literary Elements & Devices Graphic Organizer with Answer Key
• Standards-Based Assessment
• Points-Based Assessment
• Individual PDFs of student pages – perfect for Google Classroom™ or other online platforms
• Google Slides™ Graphic Organizers – great for 1:1 technology classrooms

Save Money - Buy The Complete Unit: This lesson is found in the 7th Grade Short Story Unit.

Perfect For:

• Middle school ELA (Grades 6–8)
• Introducing or reviewing literary elements and devices
• Sub plans, enrichment, or test prep
• In-person learning or online classrooms

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Ready-to-Use & Flexible – Whether you're teaching in person, online, or in a hybrid model, the included PDFs and Google Slides™ make this lesson easy to implement across any classroom setting.
• Engages Students with Meaningful Analysis – Students aren’t just reading; they’re thinking critically about literary elements and devices, fostering deeper comprehension and discussion.
• Saves Planning Time – Everything is included—questions, answer keys, graphic organizers, and assessments—so you can focus on teaching, not prepping.
• Designed With Modern Classrooms In Mind - This resource is perfect for in-person learning, 1:1 classroom environments and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom™.

Teacher Feedback

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4. “So easy to prepare using this source. I really like the project that is included.”

With this versatile short story lesson, your students will dive deeper into the future-focused world of The Fun They Had while sharpening their literary analysis skills. Whether you're teaching in person or online, this resource provides everything you need to make your next short story unit a success!