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Explore short stories with our Short Story worksheets designed for young learners. Covering short story structure, connecting details to theme, and encouraging discussions, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and appreciating short stories in an engaging and accessible format.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.9 - Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil - thumbnail
Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil
RL.4.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.7 - Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye - thumbnail
Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye
RL.4.7
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens - thumbnail
Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven - thumbnail
Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus - thumbnail
Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Timmy and the Bird - thumbnail
Short Story — Timmy and the Bird
This short story about a boy and an injured bird is a great resource for teaching character traits and theme. Students ...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit - thumbnail
Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit
The story "Remy the Rainbow Rabbit", includes 4th grade level vocabulary words and definitions to enhance reading compre...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge - thumbnail
Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge
This 4th grade reading literature deals with describing characters in a story and analyzing their traits, motivations, a...
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile - thumbnail
Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Short Story — Akbar and Birbal - thumbnail
Short Story — Akbar and Birbal
Reading Literature - Engage with the fascinating fable featuring Akbar and Birbal's intellectual encounters. Closely rea...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Radha Krishna Holi - thumbnail
Radha Krishna Holi
Reading Literature - Analyze the mythological tale of Radha and Krishna celebrating Holi, making inferences about themat...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.6 - Short Story — Lucky Finds a Home - thumbnail
Short Story — Lucky Finds a Home
RL.4.6

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Compare and Contrast Two Stories
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.2 - Retelling Stories - Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
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This drawing template is a great way to see if your readers can retell the story. Students will draw the beginning, midd...
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This graphic organizer on story elements will help students to stay organize and take notes while they read. The organiz...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.9 - Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil - thumbnail
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