Learning About Short Stories Essential Question What are

Learning About: Short Stories

Essential Question What are the 8 Elements (Parts) of a Short Story? ?

Objectives/Goals • You will create a foldable in which you will: – write down the 8 elements of a short story as well as the definitions of each element. • This foldable will be kept: – in your L. A. Binder in the page protector. • You will use this foldable as: – a study guide and class resource.

Let’s Make the Foldable!! • You will need: – 1 sheet of white paper – Scissors – Markers/Colored Pencils/Crayons/Pencil

What is a Short Story? • A short story is: – A work of fiction that is short and can usually be read in 1 sitting. There are 8 elements to a short story.

Elements of a Short Story: 1. Plot 2. Theme 3. Characters 4. Conflict 5. Setting 6. Mood 7. Tone 8. Point of View

1. Plot: • The PLOT is: – the series of events, or what is going on in the story.

2. Theme • The theme is: – Central idea or message of a story; what the story is mostly about. – Also called the “Big Idea!” • Think about a birthday party you may have attended or one that was for you. – Did the plates, napkins, cake and balloons all have the same picture on them? If so, that would be theme of the party. – What are themes pictured?

3. Characters • Characters in a short story are: – The people, animals and/or unknown beings in the story.

4. Conflict • Conflict is: – The problem in a story.

5. Setting • The setting of a short story is: – The time and location in which the story takes place. – This affects the mood of the story.

6. Mood • Has anyone ever said to you, “You’re in a bad mood, ” or “You’re in a good mood!” • There is a reason why you are in the mood you are in!!! • Mood is: – The way a story makes you feel during and after you read it.

7. Tone • Has anyone ever raised their voice at you? • Has anyone ever said to you, “Don’t use that tone with me young lady/man? ” • Tone is: – The writer’s attitude towards the subject they are writing about.

8. Point of View • When you read a story, do you always know the narrator? • Point of View is: – Who is “telling” the story (narrator). – Either 1 st or 3 rd person.

Musical/Rhythmic • You have been introduced to the 8 Elements of a short story. • You have a nice foldable with the definitions of each element. • Why don’t we learn these elements another way!!!

Let’s Review!!! • Essential Question: – What are the 8 Elements of a Short Story? • • Plot Theme Characters Conflict Setting Mood Tone Point of View • Over the next few weeks, we are going to read several short stories and focus on each of the 5 elements (and rap, of course!).

Organization • Please make sure you put your foldable in your L. A. binder in the page protector!!! Elements of a Short Story

Get out Your Foldable!! Elements of a Short Story