The Big Surprise Short Story | Intermediate Lesson Plan

The Big Surprise is an intermediate-level lesson plan for teaching the short story of the same name. Students will read the narrative story and then complete reading comprehension and grammar skill-building exercises. Educators can implement this resource as a whole group, small group, or individual assignment to assess students' understanding of plot, character, and grammar concepts. The materials lend themselves to differentiated instruction based on your learners' needs. Answer keys are provided for all student handouts. This practical lesson plan helps you efficiently integrate reading, analysis, and language arts standards into your middle school curriculum.