Let's read a couple short stories this morning. As we read, notice the format and how each author uses dialogue, setting, description, language, sentences, a hook, plot elements, and conclusions. For each short story identify:
- POV (1st, 2nd, or 3rd person POV)
- Identify the speaker/protagonist
- Identify the conflict/antagonist
- Identify the setting
- Identify the theme or message of the story. We might also call this the premise. What is the story about?
- How does the title help make meaning or help focus the reader's attention?
Watch at least 3 500-word stories (see link below) and summarize each story in 1 sentence. Write your 1-sentence premise (summary) in your journals. Then, add to this list with some of your own 1-sentence premises.
- Please watch and listen to at least 3 500-word stories from this site. You can find the 2017 winners at this link and the 2018 winners at this link too.
- Write a 500-word story.
- Come up with a short story that should be exactly 500 words in length.
- Subject and genre are completely up to you!
- Use the handout advice to get you started.
- Use the advice from the videos on the web as well.
- Write. Drafts of your stories will be due next class most probably.
When you have completed your 500-word short story, proofread, print and submit your draft to our Google classroom. If you finish before the 500-word short story is due, write another one in a different style or genre. The possibilities are endless!
HOMEWORK: Sudden Fiction - pg. 3-15
HOMEWORK: Sudden Fiction - pg. 3-15
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