Lesson 37

Today’s Agenda

1. Introduction to Short Stories2. “Talking Tina” episode

1. PLOT DIAGRAM OF EPISODE

The Short Story

What are the FIVE ELEMENTS OF A SHORT STORY?

Short Story Elements

The Five Things

The Short Story

Foreshadowing

Irony

Figurative Language

Symbolism

Point of View

Suspense

PlotTheme

Setting

Conflict

Characterization

The Twilight Zone

What makes a good story?

As you watch, keep track of the plot and jot down what keeps you interested. Don’t worry about terminology. Just write down ways the writer keeps your interest. You need at least FIVE things.

I found it works best to make a 2-column chart with plot summary on the right and questions on the right.

Elements of Plot

Label your flow map. Exposition? Inciting Incident? Rising Action? Climax? Falling Action? Conclusion?

What made it interesting?

What elements of a short story did the writer use that kept this short story interesting to you?

While Student B listens, Student A shares one thing that he or she found during the video. (30 seconds)

Together, Student A and B should try to attach a term to that example.

Repeat with Student A listening.

Exit Slip

Turn in your plot diagram before leaving.