This is a series of lessons that gets students familiar with the structure of short stories, through reading and writing.
Week 1: Students learn about the dramatic arc through notes and practice. They will read a short story and plot the components of the story on an arc worksheet.
Also this week, students learn how to brainstorm ideas for their own stories.
Week 2: Students plot their story on the arc and begin drafting the story.
Week 3: Peer Editing and Revision
The folder includes daily notes, lesson plans and handouts. Also included is a packet that covers each day of the drafting phase. Finally, a model short story (written by me)is included for you to model.
Absolutely worth the $8. This has saved me so much time and is VERY thorough. Thank you!
August 29, 2009
7 years of successful teaching in the Public High School system in NYC. While there, I have taught English to 9th, 10th and 11th graders. In addition I have taught courses in SAT Prep, Media Studies. Digital Photography, Screenwriting and Music Theory. Over the years I have developed a reputation for creative lesson plans, passionate instruction, and excellent classroom management skills.
