August 24 - August 28
Reading
Short Story Elements
Dear students,
Review the notes and examples on the elements of a short story. You may wish to research more examples of your own. Watch the two videos about plot and plot diagram. Read "Jack and the Beanstalk" as a sample story. Answer the questions about it. The upcoming Zoom class on Tuesday and Wednesday will be about finding the theme in a story.
Ms. Duenas
Week 2 Plan.pdfShort Story Elements.pdfStory Elements
Definitions and examples of the elements of a short story. You may print this or take notes on your own.
Plot Mountain Video
Watch the video that explains the five parts of the plot.
Jack and the Beanstalk Story.pdfJack and the Beanstalk
Read the story. Be prepared to answer questions about the story. You may refer to your notes about the Story Elements.
Plot Diagram Explained
More on plot diagram. You will need to know how to look for these after reading Jack and the Beanstalk.
Jack and the Beanstalk Questions.docxAssignment #2
Answer the questions about Jack and Beanstalk. It is a word file. You may type on it and upload to your reading folder.
How to Find a Theme
Watch the video on theme to help you figure out what the theme of Jack and the Beanstalk is. He uses movies, but the process he uses can apply to short stories.
Notes About Theme
Hi students. These are the notes about theme that were presented in the Zoom meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, 08/25 - 08/26. If you have any questions about the Jack and the Beanstalk assignment, email me at paduenas@gdoe.net.
Finding the theme.pdf