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Short Stories:
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (3 pages) - A classic Gothic tale that explores themes of guilt and madness.

"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson (8 pages) - A chilling story that delves into the dark side of tradition and conformity.

"Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut (4 pages) - A dystopian story that examines the consequences of extreme equality.

"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (12 pages) - A suspenseful story that raises ethical questions about hunting and survival.

"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant (7 pages) - A story about the consequences of materialism and social status.

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs (6 pages) - A supernatural tale that explores the theme of unintended consequences.

"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe (6 pages) - A dark and suspenseful story of revenge and betrayal.

"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (5 pages) - A heartwarming story about sacrifice and love during the holiday season.

"The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst (8 pages) - A poignant story about brotherly love and the consequences of pride.

"The Lady or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton (6 pages) - A story that leaves readers with an unresolved moral dilemma.

Novels:
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry - A thought-provoking dystopian novel that raises questions about conformity, memory, and individuality.

"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding - This allegorical novel explores the descent into chaos and savagery when a group of boys is stranded on a deserted island.

"Animal Farm" by George Orwell - An allegory that uses a group of farm animals to satirize political events and totalitarianism.

"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury - A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of censorship and the suppression of knowledge.

"The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis - This historical fiction novel tackles themes of racism, family, and civil rights during the 1960s.

"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor - Set in the racially segregated American South, this book addresses issues of racism and social injustice.

"Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson - This novel deals with themes of friendship, imagination, and coping with loss.

"The Pearl" by John Steinbeck - A novella that explores themes of greed, poverty, and the corrupting influence of wealth.

"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie - This novel provides insights into the life of a young Native American boy attending a predominantly white school.

These short stories offer a variety of themes, styles, and literary elements for analysis. They can be used in the classroom to explore plot structure, characterization, symbolism, and themes, and can also serve as prompts for writing assignments and discussions on literary techniques and social issues.