Short Stories
"The Lady, or the Tiger?"
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"The Scarlet Ibis" |
"The Most Dangerous Game" |
Independent Short Story ASsignment
Read TWO of the following short stories from either the text book or online.
Then, complete the following questions for each short story.
Share or email me your work.
Choices:
-"The Open Window" by Saki
-"The Leap" by Louise Erdich
-"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurbur
-"Gaston" by William Saroyan
-"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
-"The Winner" by Barbara Kimenye
-"The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" by W. D. Wetherell
Then, complete the following questions for each short story.
Share or email me your work.
Choices:
-"The Open Window" by Saki
-"The Leap" by Louise Erdich
-"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurbur
-"Gaston" by William Saroyan
-"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
-"The Winner" by Barbara Kimenye
-"The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" by W. D. Wetherell
Questions: (Answer all for each story)
TITLE OF STORY:
AUTHOR OF STORY:
A. THEME--The central idea that the author wishes to set forth in his or her writing.
1. What is the story about?
2. What is the central idea?
3. What observation did the author make about human nature?
B. PLOT—A series of related events that the author uses to develop the theme of a story.
1. What happens in the beginning of the story?
2. What happens in the middle of the story?
3. What happens at the end of the story?
C. CHARACTER--The action of the story is centered around the characters in the story. One central character usually dominates the story.
1. Describe the most important character in the story.
2. Describe at least two other characters in the story.
D. SETTING—The stage upon which the action of the story takes place.
1. Describe the setting of the story. Where does the story take place?
2. In what year and time of year does the story take place?
3. What is the mood in the story?
E. POINT OF VIEW—The author’s choice of the teller of the story.
1. Who is telling the story?
2. Why do you think the author made this choice?
TITLE OF STORY:
AUTHOR OF STORY:
A. THEME--The central idea that the author wishes to set forth in his or her writing.
1. What is the story about?
2. What is the central idea?
3. What observation did the author make about human nature?
B. PLOT—A series of related events that the author uses to develop the theme of a story.
1. What happens in the beginning of the story?
2. What happens in the middle of the story?
3. What happens at the end of the story?
C. CHARACTER--The action of the story is centered around the characters in the story. One central character usually dominates the story.
1. Describe the most important character in the story.
2. Describe at least two other characters in the story.
D. SETTING—The stage upon which the action of the story takes place.
1. Describe the setting of the story. Where does the story take place?
2. In what year and time of year does the story take place?
3. What is the mood in the story?
E. POINT OF VIEW—The author’s choice of the teller of the story.
1. Who is telling the story?
2. Why do you think the author made this choice?
Science Fiction
Science Fiction Definition:
- Science fiction is a genre of fiction in which stories often tell about science and technology of the future. It is important to note that science fiction has a relationship with the principles of science-- these stories involve partially true-partially fictitious laws or theories of science. It should not be completely unbelievable because it then ventures into the genre of fantasy.
- The plot creates situations different from those of both the present day and the known past. Science fiction texts also include a human element, explaining what effect new discoveries, happenings, and scientific developments will have on us in the future.
- Science fiction texts are often set in the future, in space, on a different world, or in a different universe or dimension
"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray BRadbury
Science Fiction Writing Prompts: Choose THREE from any of the sites below to use for your writing. At least one good page of creative writing per prompt is expected.
Science Fiction Reading: Go to the link below & read the story provided. Then, Create a story board or cartoon depicting the plot of your chosen story. Be creative! |
Read the story, "The Lottery," and answer all questions following it. Answer questions using complete sentences and use separate paper to turn in.
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