LA+-+Short+Stories,+Decisions

Decisions
The Short Story writer's main motivation is to take one aspect of human or nature and apply the tools of the narrative to evoke a readers response. In our unit of study "Decisions", students will examine


 * To discern God's truth in light of human experiences.
 *  Understanding and identify the elements of a short story
 *  Understanding Point of View
 *  Appreciate how different author's develop character
 *  How does an author use structure, symbol, style, as they serve the larger study of literature
 *  To create a unit project that provides evidence of the students learning throughout the unit
 *  To keep a Reading Journal of the major elements and parts of the Short Story
 *  To collaborate with fellow students to appreciate the worldview found in each story.
 *  To think critical through issues affecting a worldview

Critics Corners
Critics Corner is collaborative activity where the students will use the knowledge acquired in class to understand the belief and values portrayed in the sort story. Part One - Asks the students to record the setting, characters and plot of a story Part Two - Ask the students to reflect on the meaning and theme of the story Part Three - Ask the student to synthesize the meaning into their own personal experience. Part Four - Consider the impact of worldview (beliefs and values)

UNIT PROJECT AND LOG

Literary Project Read Write Think http://www.calgaryacademy.com/ICT/ss/shortstory.html

Overview of the Elements of a Short Story []

Elements of A Short Story #1 -Setting 

Elements of a Short Story #2 - Author's Voice

Elements of a Short Story #3 Theme

Elements of a Short Story #4 Character

Elements of a Short Story #5 Point of View

Elements of a Short Story #6 Characterization

Elements of a Short Story #7 Conflict