As a class we will watch the following video:
Look for what makes the story scary (tone, imagery, suspense, etc.)
What genre do you think this video would fall under?
Get into groups of 3-4 students. Nominate one student to share the following Google Spreadsheet with each group member: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E0bZhTJaXX9Mg73LUjLDYVeiwvCmx5CPlhJTe86eZ5o/edit?usp=sharing
To share the spreadsheet: Click on the link to open the Google spreadsheet. You will have to make a copy in order to edit it.
The notetaker will open the Google spreadsheet, go to the top left corner, click File, then click Make a Copy.
If that doesn’t work, on your keyboard hold ctrl and press A to highlight the text, then hold ctrl and press C to copy the text, open a new spreadsheet, then hold ctrl and press V to paste the text.
Once you have a copy, go to the top right corner, click Share, add everyone's school emails, make sure their access says Editor, and click Done.
In your groups, read 1-2 of the following articles:
Genre - Examples and Definition of Genre in Literature
Types of Genres: A Literary Guide | SNHU
Master List of Book Genres: 95 Fiction & Nonfiction Genres
In the spreadsheet, each member must put their name at the top of a column to receive credit.
In the corresponding row to the website(s) you chose, each member must identify the definition of a genre, the four major categories of genre, and at least 2 genres in each category that you found interesting. The genres chosen should not be exactly the same for every member.
In groups, read at least 3 of these short stories. Each person should choose a story from the list. You may turn to the following website for more stories if you so please: 41 Short Stories
Make notes in the spreadsheet about which stories you read and what you liked and disliked about each. Then state what genre you think each story would fall under and why. Each student should choose a story, so each person should have notes about at least one story with a group total of 3-4 stories.
If you chose a story from the "41 Short Stories" website, identify the title and author in the corresponding row before your notes.
Talk amongst your groups about key components specific to each genre (tone, theme, characterization, language, imagery, etc.). Many genres share the same components. Look closely! Record your comments in the spreadsheet.
The note taker will submit this spreadsheet with everyone's answers into Google Classroom.
Now it’s time for you to write your own piece! On your own, choose any genre you find most interesting. Be creative but respectful with your work. You will have exactly one week to hand write your first draft, which should be a minimum of 2 pages front and back. Use this website if you need help writing your own piece:
How to Choose Which Genre to Write
The following is just a guide for you to get started if you need help. You do not need to follow it exactly.
To start your story you could:
a. start by describing a character or the setting
b. start "in media res" which means in the middle
of the action
Think about a conflict your character will face:
a. internal: conflict within oneself, fate, belief, etc.
b. external: conflict with another person, nature,
society, technology, supernatural beings, etc.
Decide how the conflict will reach a climax:
a. realization for the main character
b. ultimate conflict
Pick a conclusion for your story:
a. resolution for conflict
b. plot twist or shocking revelation
c. cliffhanger
After hand-writing your first draft, you will self-revise in a colored pen. Then type your second draft on Google Docs and turn it in on Google Classroom. I will print these out and give you feedback.
Once you receive my feedback, you must peer review at least one other student’s paper. Write your feedback in a colored pen and write your name and date at the top of the paper. Be respectful! Return papers to the owner by the end of class.
Choose what peer feedback you would like to include; these are just suggestions. Make the changes you desire to your story and turn in the final draft to me on Google Classroom.