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Unit Plan: Short Stories Lesson Plan

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Unit Plan: Short Stories

Tenth graders complete a unit of lessons on the story elements of Sherlock Holmes short stories. They analyze the plot elements, complete graphic organizers, read and discuss the plots, observe a person and take notes, and analyze an oral narration.

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plot elements, plot, sherlock holmes, sir arthur conan doyle, story elements, stories

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10th

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English Language Arts

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5 days

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