What are some interesting 4th grade short stories?

There's 'The Monkey's Paw' which is a spooky 7th or 8th grade level short story. It warns about the consequences of interfering with fate through the use of a magical monkey's paw. Then there's 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of a woman who borrows a diamond necklace to look wealthy at a party, loses it, and spends years in poverty trying to replace it, only to find out the original was a fake. Also, 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton is a very engaging short story where the reader has to decide the ending.

There are quite a few. 'To Build a Fire' by Jack London is a classic. It shows a man's struggle against the extreme cold in the Yukon. He ignores the advice of an old - timer and tries to make his way through the cold alone. This story is great for teaching about man vs. nature. 'A Sound of Thunder' is also interesting as it deals with the idea of time travel and how small changes in the past can have huge impacts on the future.

One interesting 4th grade short story could be 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. It's about a naughty little rabbit who ventures into Mr. McGregor's garden and gets into all sorts of trouble. Another is 'Charlotte's Web', which tells the beautiful friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. And 'The Giving Tree' is also great. It shows the selfless love of a tree for a boy as he grows up, asking for more and more from the tree.

One interesting 7th grade short story could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a thought - provoking story about a small town's annual lottery which has a very unexpected and dark outcome. Another is 'All Summer in a Day' by Ray Bradbury. It's set on Venus where the sun only comes out once every seven years. The story focuses on a young girl who is bullied by her classmates because she remembers the sun from when she was on Earth. Then there's 'Thank You, Ma'am' by Langston Hughes. It tells the story of a young boy who tries to steal a woman's purse and instead she takes him in, feeds him and gives him some life lessons.

Another is 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. In this story, a big - game hunter falls off a yacht and swims to an island where he discovers that he is the prey in a sadistic hunting game. It's full of suspense and action, which makes it a great 9th grade short story.

One interesting 6th grade short story could be about a group of friends who discover a hidden treasure in their schoolyard. They go through various challenges and use their wits to find the clues leading to the treasure.

One interesting 7th grade short story could be 'The Necklace'. It's about a woman who borrows a diamond necklace for a party, loses it, and spends years in poverty trying to replace it. Only to find out in the end that the original necklace was fake.

One interesting 7th grade short story could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's about a small town that has an annual lottery, but the 'prize' is not what one would expect. Another is 'Thank You, Ma'am' by Langston Hughes. It shows how an act of kindness can change a young boy's perspective. And 'All Summer in a Day' by Ray Bradbury, which is set on Venus and tells the story of a girl who is different from the others.

One interesting 12th grade short story could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It has a shocking ending that makes you think about society and tradition. Another might be 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner which tells a rather strange and sad story of a woman's life in the South. And 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant is also great, it shows how pride can lead to unexpected consequences.

One interesting 4th grade short story could be 'The Giving Tree'. It's about a tree that gives selflessly to a boy throughout his life. Another is 'Charlotte's Web', which tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte, and their friendship. Also, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' is great. It's about a naughty rabbit who gets into trouble in Mr. McGregor's garden.