#2371. short stories

Literature, level: Senior
Posted Sun Sep 9 11:18:22 PDT 2001 by www.laurieo.com (info@laurieo.com).
Laurie's Education and Resource Network, High Prairie, Alberta
Materials Required: none
Activity Time: 120 minutes
Concepts Taught: literary analysis

We produce quality, complete short story units. Each unit includes:
Pre-Study:

The complete, unabridged, authentic text
A version of the text in everyday English
The author's bio
A list of problematic vocabulary
An analysis of plot, characterization, conflict and its resolution, figures of speech, theme, symbol, and irony.
Post-Study:
Comprehension exercises
Discussion questions
Unit tests
Projects for further study
Evaluation rubrics
Where appropriate, studies of idiom, slang, humor, and culture