Death by Scrabble
by Charlie Fish
Lesson plans and teaching resources
"Death by Scrabble" by Charlie Fish Lesson Plan
Text of the story.
"Death by Scrabble"
Text of the story. Adobe Reader required.
"Death by Scrabble"
Text of the story and 5 learning activities with emphasis on vocabulary and analysis.
"Death by Scrabble" by Charlie Fish Lesson Plan
This lesson plan focuses on a theme of cheating explored through the short story "Death by Scrabble," a brief creative writing activity, and a YouTube video (5:22) on cheating in high school. Word processor required.
"Death by Scrabble"
Prereading with practice making predictions. Additional practice with comprehension, inferences, plot structure, types of conflict, and point of view. Word processor required for access.
Reading Circle — "Death by Scrabble"
Activities here include discussion questions and vocabulary practice.