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Short Story Lesson Plan
Learners: 4th Grade Language Arts Students
Power Point. They will present the project to the class.
Sunshine State Standards:rf-4-4RF.4.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
rl-4-2RL.4.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text

OnStoriesStories for Students
1. "Children's Stories." American Folklore. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html>
This site provides short stories online for students to read. It has a large variety of stories for every student. Stories are appropriate for the age level. The stories are classic short stories.

OnStories OnStories for Students
1. "Children's Stories." American Folklore. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html>
This site provides short stories online for students to read. It has a large variety of stories for every student. Stories are appropriate for the age level. The stories are classic short stories.
7. "10 Power Point Tips for Preparing a Professional Presentation." Makeuseof. N.p., 2009. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a-professional-presentation/>.
These tips are very helpful for students learning how to make a power point presentation. Tips are slightly advanced for this age level. Tips still pertain to what is necessary for students to produce.
8.Making a Presentation
8. "9 Presentation Tips for Students." . N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/classrooms/tp/student_tips.htm>
This website is great for students to know what to do when making a presentation. Tips are straight to the point so students are not left wandering.

6. "Power Point Help and How to." Microsoft Office. N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/>.
This site offers help on everything you need to know about powerpoint. Very easy to navigate. Easy instructions for students to understand.
7. "10 Power Point Tips for Preparing a Professional Presentation." Makeuseof. N.p., 2009. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a-professional-presentation/>.
These tips are very helpful for students learning how to make a power point presentation. Tips are slightly advanced for this age level. Tips still pertain to what is necessary for students to produce.
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This movie is a very neat way to teach the students about short stories! Students will really enjoy this fun way of learning. Includes everything students would need to know to write a good story.
On Power Point Presentations
6. "Power Point Help and How to." Microsoft Office. N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/>.
This site offers help on everything you need to know about powerpoint. Very easy to navigate. Easy instructions for students to understand.
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StoriesOnStories for Students
1. "Children's Stories." American Folklore. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html>
This site provides short stories online for students to read. It has a large variety of stories for every student. Stories are appropriate for the age level. The stories are classic short stories.
This is another great site for short stories online! Once again stories are safe and appropriate for students to read. Stories are easy to access. The stories are not the classic short stories, but are new and fun!
On How To Create an Outline
3. "Outlines." Microsoft Office. N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010143968.asp&xgt;.
This site is great for learning how to create an outline. It offers many different formats for students to use. Forms are able to be downloaded and printed.
On How to Write a Short Story
4."Story Writing Tips for Kids." . N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://www.coreygreen.com/storytips.html>.
5. "Five Elements of a Story." Flocabulary. N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://flocabulary.com/fivethings/>.
This movie is a very neat way to teach the students about short stories! Students will really enjoy this fun way of learning. Includes everything students would need to know to write a good story.
On Power Point Presentations
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Stories for Students to Read
1. "Children's Stories." American Folklore. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html>
age level. The stories are classic short stories.
2. "Read Kids Books Online Free." Short Story Time. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://www.short-story-time.com/>.
This is another great site for short stories online! Once again stories are safe and appropriate for students to read. Stories are easy to access. The stories are not the classic short stories, but are new and fun!
On How To Create an Outline
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On How to Write a Short Story
2."Story4."Story Writing Tips
This website is a great site to show students to learn how to write a short story. There is a lot of information included so students are not left with many questions.
3. "Five5. "Five Elements of
This movie is a very neat way to teach the students about short stories! Students will really enjoy this fun way of learning. Includes everything students would need to know to write a good story.
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Stories for Students to Read
1. "Children's Stories." American Folklore. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html>
This site provides short stories online for students to read. It has a large variety of stories for every student. Stories are appropriate for the age level.
Short Story
2."Story Writing Tips for Kids." . N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://www.coreygreen.com/storytips.html>.
This website is a great site to show students to learn how to write a short story. There is a lot of information included so students are not left with many questions.
3. "Five Elements of a Story." Flocabulary. N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://flocabulary.com/fivethings/>.
This movie is a very neat way to teach the students about short stories! Students will really enjoy this fun way of learning. Includes everything students would need to know to write a good story.
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Stories for Students to Read
1. "Children's Stories." American Folklore. N.p., 2010. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/brer_rabbit_meets_a_tar_baby.html>
This site provides short stories online for students to read. It has a large variety of stories for every student. Stories are appropriate for the age level.
On How to Write a Short Story
2."Story Writing Tips for Kids." . N.p., 2011. Web. 30 Nov 2011. <http://www.coreygreen.com/storytips.html>.
This website is a great site to show students to learn how to write a short story. There is a lot of information included so students are not left with many questions.
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Present Power Point to class on Active Board. Make sure to address the audience! Don't forget to have fun! (50 minutes)
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/childrenindex.html