An Introduction to Short Stories

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An Introduction to Short Stories

• By Lauren Blankenship

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Overview

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

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Goals

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

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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