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Below you will find the best short stories for high school across multiple genres: horror stories, mystery stories, humorous stories, classic stories, and more. Each story includes a link (READ IT) that will take you to a free copy you can read, copy, download or print.
- Lamb to The Slaughter by Roald Dahl
- The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell*
- The Landlady by Roald Dahl
- All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury*
- The Veldt by Ray Bradbury
- The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
- The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe*
- The Gift of The Magi by O. Henry
- The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs*
- The Hanging Stranger by Philip Dick
“‘I’ll fix some supper,’ she whispered. When she walked across the room, she couldn’t feel her feet touching the floor….She went downstairs to the freezer and took hold of the first object she foun...
Why we love it: Students may already know Roald Dahl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and other whimsical novels. But, this short story will challenge their opinion of Dahl. Encourage students to analyze the dramatic irony and discuss: Who is the innocent lamb in this story?
Why we love it: This is one of those short stories for high school that engages all students. Ask them: What is the most dangerous game in the world? Then, do a close reading of this story to figure out what’s happening as the story unfolds.
“‘I stuff all my little pets myself when they pass away. Will you have another cup of tea?’”
Why we love it: This story is great for suspense, irony, and characterization. It always creeps students out.
“I think the sun is a flower / That blooms for just one hour.”
Why we love it: This story is heartbreaking and truth-telling. Bradbury takes us to Venus and uses the setting to drive the conflict and focus on the character’s behavior.
“Too much of anything isn’t good for anyone.”
Why we love it: It’s a dystopian story about the power of technology in our lives. Need we say more? Read this story to start a discussion about technology in our lives, how fiction writing connects with real life, and how science fiction in particular can feel prophetic.
Why we love it: The brutality of this story sneaks up on you. For a while, you’re convinced this town is ordinary until you find out the dark consequences of blindly following tradition. This is a must-read for high schoolers, even if they’re read it before, coming to this story from a new perspective will give them even more to reflect on and disc...
“It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night.”
Why we love it: My students love a murder mystery. This one is made even more alluring while the narrator tries to convince the readers of his sanity.
“The James Dillingham Youngs were very proud of two things which they owned. One thing was Jim’s gold watch. … The other thing was Della’s hair.”
Why we love it: It’s one of the best stories for high school to teach irony during the holiday season.
“Never mind, dear,” said his wife soothingly; perhaps you’ll win the next one.”
Why we love it: One of the classic short stories for high school about what can go wrong when granted three wishes. Students also love to know that there was a Simpsonsepisode based on this short story.
It was a body. A human body.”
Why we love it: An average television repairman finds a dead body and a mystery ensues. This story is best read with some historical context (at the time it was written lynchings were common) and people were living in an age of conformity. But, with context, students can understand this story as one of resistance against capitalism.
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This page features 22 of my favorite short stories with questions. These reading activities are perfect for classroom use. Written by some of the greatest authors in history, these stories are short enough to cover in a single class period, and rich enough to warrant study. I tried to select stories that students would find highly interesting.
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- “Old Man at the Bridge” by Ernest Hemingway (1938) Plot: Amidst the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, an old man, too exhausted to join the fleeing crowds, sits by the roadside.
- “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin (1894) Plot: Mrs. Mallard, upon hearing the false news of her husband’s death, experiences a range of emotions, from shock and grief to a burgeoning sense of freedom.
- “The Storm” by Kate Chopin (1898) Plot: In a passionate tale of infidelity, Kate Chopin delves into the complexities of romantic relationships. During a storm, two individuals, Calixta and Alcée, give in to their desires, even though they are both married to others.
- “The Interlopers” by H.H. Munro (1919) Plot: In the midst of an age-old land dispute, two bitter neighbors, Ulrich and Georg, venture into a dark, remote forest with the intent to resolve their differences.
Dec 11, 2020 · Short Story Examples in (Almost) Every Genre. Finding new and diverse short stories for high school students is daunting. Use this list to get started for your own lesson plans.
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