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Title: An Introduction to Short Stories


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An Introduction to Short Stories
  • By Lauren Blankenship

2
Overview
  • High School English Class (11th grade)
  • Intended for an honors course
  • Intensive reading
  • Intensive writing

3
Goals
  • To complete an in-depth analysis of four
    different short stories
  • Observe different writing techniques

4
WV Content and State Objectives
  •         RLA.11.1.6 - draw supportable
    conclusions, make inferences and generalizations,
    and interpret character traits.
  •         RLA.11.1.9 - analyze a variety of texts
    according to content, structure and tone.
  •         RLA.11.2.4 - use a clearly worded and
    correctly placed thesis statement generated by
    the student to develop a composition that is
    supported by relevant details.
  •         RLA.11.2.5 - develop a composition that
    is focused and coherent and has a clear, logical
    progression of ideas
  •         RLA.11.2.10 - produce a researched essay
    or project following an accepted format (e.g.,
    MLA APA).
  •         RLA.11.2.14 - apply efficient note
    taking skills with careful attention to
    identifying purpose, main ideas/key facts and
    overall themes in order to synthesize information
    into a well-developed essay.
  •         RLA.11.3.2 - continue to adapt/apply
    speaking skills in order to participate in a
    variety of situations (e.g., panel/group
    discussion oral presentation).

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Materials Needed
  • Pen for editing
  • Pencils
  • Computer Lab
  • Clasp Folder
  • Copies of each story
  • Copies of assignments

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Websites Used
  • http//bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/charters/storywrit
    er/  - At this site, after you choose the
    appropriate author, there are some suggested
    writing topics.  The class may also explore this
    site for bios, quizzes, and other links about the
    story.
  • http//www.gc.edu/DistanceEd/English/dtaylor/1302/
    stories/analysis.html -  This site gives a 10
    step method approach in writing a short story
    analysis.  The teacher can use it to lecture on
    the proper way to write an analysis.
  • http//www.mala.bc.ca/lanes/hills.htm - This
    website gives teachers a different approach to
    teaching the short story Hills Like White
    Elephants and why it is so effective.  It also
    gives a helpful outline that would easily guide a
    classroom discussion.
  • http//www.eng.fju.edu.tw/English_Literature/Rose/
    Rose.htm  - This website gives a list of optional
    journal entries in response to A Rose for Emily.

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Lesson Plan- Day 1 2
  • Day 1
  • Read silently The Lottery
  • Assign character analyzation
  • Day 2
  • Read with partner, Hills Like White
    Elephants.
  • Dramatic Reading
  • Assign alternate ending

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Lesson Plan- Day 3 4
  • Day 3
  • Share Alternate Endings
  • Read A Rose for Emily
  • Computer Lab
  • Assign Journal Entries
  • Day 4
  • Read Story of an Hour
  • Computer Lab
  • Assign brainstorming exercise

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Lesson Plan- Day 5
  • Lecture on writing an analysis
  • Students take notes
  • Assign final paper-short story analysis

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Require Learner Participation
  • Interesting short stories
  • In-depth analysis of four different stories
  • Classroom discussions
  • Interactive classroom
  • Fun Learning

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Evaluate and Advise
  • Classroom discussion points
  • Creativity, Comprehension, and Grammar
  • Portfolio of assigned work
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