The Street That Got Mislaid Short Story Lesson

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Total Pages: 25 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: N/A
File Size: 6 MB
File Type: Zip

Use this The Street That Got Mislaid Short Story Lesson to bring literature to life. This comprehensive short story lesson is based on "The Street That Got Mislaid" by Patrick Waddington. Designed to engage students and deepen their understanding of literary elements and literary devices, this resource is perfect for introducing or reviewing key concepts in your ELA classroom. 

Students will analyze plot, character, setting, theme, and conflict, while also exploring similes, metaphors, symbols, and foreshadowing through a variety of interactive and thought-provoking activities. Whether you're teaching in person or online, this resource offers both print and digital formats for flexible, low-prep use.

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What’s Included:

• Making Predictions
• Detailed, easy-to-follow Lesson Plan
• Graphic Organizers for Literary Elements & Devices
• Targeted Comprehension Questions and Answer Key
• Extend Your Learning Choice Board Assignment – great for differentiation!
• Assessment Rubrics (Levels or Points version)
• Printable and Digital Versions for Google Classroom or other platforms

Perfect For:

• Middle school ELA
• Introducing or reviewing literary elements and devices
• Sub plans, enrichment, or test prep
• In-person learning or online classrooms

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• No-Prep & Ready to Use: Just print or assign digitally - no extra planning required!
• Flexible Format: Includes both printable PDFs and Google Slides™ for use in any classroom setting.
• Engaging and Thought-Provoking: This story captures student interest while encouraging deep literary analysis and critical thinking.
• Versatile Assessments: Choose between standards-based or points-based grading to fit your teaching style.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Activities go beyond surface-level comprehension and encourage meaningful analysis.
• Perfect for Diverse Learners: Clear scaffolding and visual organizers support a range of student abilities, making them ideal for diverse learners.

Teacher Feedback:

1. “Great activities to go with a great short story. My students loved it!”
2. “Excellent resource. Easy to use and plan as the lesson was completely laid out for you.”

Teacher Notes:

1. Due to copyright laws, the short story is not included. Teachers will need to find the short story themselves.
2. This resource is NOT editable.

Connect literature to learning goals with ease – everything you need is ready to use!