Maple Street in the last calm and reflective moments … before the monsters came!” “ The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” by Rod Serling “Maple Street. This story unfolds its terrible tension to reveal a perfect ending. Why I love this: It’s rich with descriptive language and fast-paced, dialogue-heavy action. “ A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury “‘Does this safari guarantee I come back alive?’” “‘We guarantee nothing,’” said the official, ‘except the dinosaurs.’” Why I love this: Morrison’s stated goal in this short story, which begins in an orphanage, was to remove “all racial codes from a narrative about two characters of different races for whom racial identity is crucial.” Also, it’s perfect for studying style and spurring conversation. It was one thing to be taken out of your own bed early in the morning-it was something else to be stuck in a strange place with a girl from a whole other race.” “ Recitatif” by Toni Morrison “The minute I walked in and the Big Bozo introduced us, I got sick to my stomach. Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers 1. Finally, before you bring these short stories for middle schoolers to your classroom, make sure the material (and whatever twist ending is in store) is previewed and appropriate. Always remember to check in advance for typos, and be sure to respect copyright protections. Links to each story are included below (they are sometimes scanned reproductions). We’ve compiled this list of short stories that are great for teaching middle schoolers. Also, between stylistic intricacies and plot twists, short stories hook readers and hold middle schoolers’ attention like nothing else. Because they require less time to read, they’re an easy way to expose your students to new authors and genres. Short stories are a perfect teaching tool for middle schoolers.
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