Scary Stories Models of Mayhem Analyzing Short Stories

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Scary Stories Models of Mayhem Analyzing Short Stories

Scary Stories Models of Mayhem Analyzing Short Stories

Read the story, then… l 1 -9. Analyze each story with a plot diagram.

Read the story, then… l 1 -9. Analyze each story with a plot diagram. l. See page R 9 in the literature book for the plot diagram model.

l 10. What is the Point of View from which the story is told?

l 10. What is the Point of View from which the story is told?

l 11. Describe how the author created suspense.

l 11. Describe how the author created suspense.

l 12. Describe the mood of the story and give examples of mood-setting words

l 12. Describe the mood of the story and give examples of mood-setting words or elements.

l 13. List the examples of onomatopoeia.

l 13. List the examples of onomatopoeia.

l 14. Discuss the author’s use of dialogue: Why use it? How much is

l 14. Discuss the author’s use of dialogue: Why use it? How much is used? Where is it placed in the story? Is it effective?

“The Hairy Toe” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the

“The Hairy Toe” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point of View? 11. How did the author create suspense? 12. Mood? Mood-setting words or elements? 13. Onomatopoeia? (list all examples) 14. Dialogue-Why use it? How much is used? Where is it placed in the story? Is it effective?

“The Werewolf’s Bride” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the

“The Werewolf’s Bride” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point of View? 11. How did the author create suspense? 12. Mood? Mood-setting words or elements? 13. Onomatopoeia? (list all examples) 14. Dialogue-Why use it? How much is used? Where is it placed in the story? Is it effective?

“Ghost Handprints” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point

“Ghost Handprints” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point of View? 11. How did the author create suspense? 12. Mood? Mood-setting words or elements? 13. Onomatopoeia? (list all examples) 14. Dialogue-Why use it? How much is used? Where is it placed in the story? Is it effective?

“Who Calls” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point

“Who Calls” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point of View? 11. How did the author create suspense? 12. Mood? Mood-setting words or elements? 13. Onomatopoeia? (list all examples) 14. Dialogue-Why use it? How much is used? Where is it placed in the story? Is it effective?

“The Death Coach” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the

“The Death Coach” 1 -9. Analyze with a Plot Diagram 10. What is the Point of View? 11. How did the author create suspense? 12. Mood? Mood-setting words or elements? 13. Onomatopoeia? (list all examples) 14. Dialogue-Why use it? How much is used? Where is it placed in the story? Is it effective?

Share your findings with your partner. Explain your answers. l Which story best adhered

Share your findings with your partner. Explain your answers. l Which story best adhered to the standard plot line? l Which story had the best suspense? l Which story provided the most satisfying sense of closure? l Which story best created an appropriate mood? l Which story did you like best? Why?