Short+Stories

__**Short Stories**__: Full lessons and links to be added later.

Also [] Notes on Elements of a Short Story []
 * 1) Introduce Short Story Unit
 * 2) Brainstorm “Elements of a Short Story” on chartpaper, or think, pair, share
 * 3) If necessary, go beyond setting, plot characters, etc. And have them break it down even more
 * 4) Read a short story “Flowers” and have them review the elements. []
 * 5) Discuss only Elements of Plot- Powerpoint [|http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/teaching-plot-structure-through-401.html?tab=4#tabs]
 * 1) Do Plot diagram for Three Little Pigs
 * 2) Read “Ghost Story” by Mark Twain and do plot diagram.
 * 3) Look at other Short Story elements in this story.

Handout: Seven Elements of a Short story- go over and highlight.

How to read a Short Story: How to Analyze a Short Story: The Chaser [|http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~aaron.puley/Grade%209/Handouts/chaser.pdf]

The Lottery- study a. vocabulary, cloze b. elements c. comprehension questions

Irony- intro by Alanis Morrissette "Isn't it Ironic" Irony- 3 definitions

Lamb to the Slaughter a. elements b. irony identification c. comprehension questions d. movie poster e. persuasive essay- innocent by reason of insanity f. theme

Sound of Thunder a. plot outline b. character development and analysis c. vocabulary d. comprehension questions e. theme

The Most Dangerous Game a. setting study b. comprehension qustions c. map of island d. fear/suspense e. Themes