You’ve finished your class work, you haven’t any other homework on you, you left your reading book in your locker, and the sub won’t let you talk with your friends. What to do?
Here are nine short stories (and one poem) you can read while waiting for the bell to ring. Each story is followed by several in-depth questions for greater reading comprehension, and an optional project for deeper exploration. Plenty to keep you occupied! And much better than sitting there bored!