Short Stories
Introduction to Short Stories
Today we will be exploring the elements that make up a short story in preparation for you to write your own short stores.
Please watch the powerpoint presentation below and copy down everything on the slides.
Please watch the powerpoint presentation below and copy down everything on the slides.
Plot Structure Powerpoint | |
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Next create your own plot diagrams. Within your diagrams make sure you are answering the following questions:
Reader’s Guide to Understanding
Plot Development
1.What is the conflict in this story? How does the writer present the problem between the protagonist and antagonist?
2.What do you learn in the exposition or introduction of the story?
3.What events are included in the rising action of the story?
4.What is the climax of the story?
5.What events are included in the falling action of the story?
6.How is the conflict resolved?
7.How does the writer use suspense in developing the plot of this story?
Reader’s Guide to Understanding
Plot Development
1.What is the conflict in this story? How does the writer present the problem between the protagonist and antagonist?
2.What do you learn in the exposition or introduction of the story?
3.What events are included in the rising action of the story?
4.What is the climax of the story?
5.What events are included in the falling action of the story?
6.How is the conflict resolved?
7.How does the writer use suspense in developing the plot of this story?
Writing Your Own Story
Below are a number of different pictures to help you create an idea behind your stort story. Begin by looking at all 5 pictures and decide which one your want to write a short story about. Your next step before you begin to write your story is create a plot diagram for your story. After that has been created (and only then) can you begin to write your story.
short_story_grading_rubric.doc | |
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