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Title - Unit Overview, Short Story
By - Melanie Marchand
Primary Subject - Language Arts
Secondary Subjects - Language Arts
Grade Level - 11-12
Unit Overview - Short Story
Short Story Unit Contents:
Purpose: It is important that students are exposed to many different aspects of writing. The short story is a very manageable segment of writing; therefore the quick progression that is possible with short story should keep the students interested. As well, this unit gives the students a chance to cultivate writing skills in a creative way. This unit also enhances students' analytical skills by identifying the various elements contained within the short story.
Objectives: When this unit is finished, the students will have:
1. Been exposed to the elements of the short story.
2. Further developed functional writing skills in accordance with their ability.
3. Read a selection of short stories.
4. Had experience in creatively writing a short story.
Grade: 11-12
Resources: Stories (Mark Twain, Ghost Story; Stephen King, The Reaper's Image; Shirley Jackson, The Lottery; Richard Connell, The Most Dangerous Game); Movie (either The Blair Witch Project or Hitchcock's Psycho); Various Web-sites (see lesson plans).
Layout:
| Short Story Unit | | Class | Duration | Content | | Introduction | 1-2 classes | Short Story Elements; includes brainstorm, handout, quiz. | | Mark Twain's Ghost Story | 1 class | Elements; includes group work, re-working a paragraph of the story | | The Reaper's Image, by Stephen King | 1 class | Lesson includes biographical information, writing style, application of elements to contemporary story. Assign culminating activity (see below). | | Shirley Jackson's The Lottery | 1 class | Plot & theme; includes comparison to current events. | | Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game | 3-4 classes | Setting and Character; includes watching movie | | Conclusion | 1 class | Compares styles of stories that were emphasised. Work on culminating activity. |
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