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Short Story Literary Circle Project Short stories can take us to another world; they may introduce us to new ideas or remind us of our own lives, You and your partner will choose one of Daphne du Maurier’s other short stories included in the book. You will read your selected short story over the next week and complete assignments for your story. Short Story Choices: “Monte Verita”, “The Apple Tree,” “The Little Photographer,” "kiss Me Again, Stranger,” “The Old Man” While reading your short story you will individually complete 6 of the following assignments: ‘THE SHORT STORY Cornell Notes basicinformation ONE of the three-characteranalysistemplates THE SHORT STORY Setting the Scene One of the three- plot templates STORY CUBE ‘THE SHORT STORY Figurative Language Tracker THE SHORT STORY Graphic Organizer ‘THE SHORT STORY Comic Strip Assignment ZOmmone> With your partner, you will create Short Presentation (Sway, PowerPoint, or poster) to share with the cass comparing your short story with Du Maurier’s other shortstories in the book. suggest incorporating some information from the assignment choices above. Partners: 1" Period: Preston & Zane, Emilio & Jimmy, Mia and Aidan, Greg & Bella, and Haden & Preston 6t* Period: Will & Hannah, Jasmine & Zachary, and Jack and Walker EHeanegan Name: Short Story Title: Date: THE SHORT STORY Cornell Notes Per: Author: Publication Date: What is the story's setting? Describe the story's main characters. What is the central conflict? What is the theme of the story? When does the theme first emerge, how is it developed, when is it fully realized? What is the point of view of the story? What is the author's tone? What was the author's purpose for writing this story? SUMMARY: SHOTA— presen EERE Ergin Toacrer THE SHORT STORY Introductory Cornell Notes Back Page What is conflict? What are the two types of conflict? What is point-of-view? What are the different kinds of point-of-view? What is theme? ‘SUMMARY: (©2014 presenEHAEBERAY english Teacher Name: = Date: Per: THE SHORT STORY Character Analysis DIRECTIONS: Fill in the details for the narrative's protagonist and antagonist. Then, draw each character. PROTAGONIST PROFILE PROTAGONIST CHARACTER SKETCH Name: Age: Allies: Enemies: Three personality traits: Three physical traits: Wants: ANTAGONIST PROFILE ANTAGONIST CHARACTER SKETCH Name; Age: eS Allies: ee Enemies: Three personali Three physical traits: ©2014 — presenk-HISBRRAY English Teacher cuoneue|dxg ¢ Va {avo apis) ——_gyeuayxe 40 jeusaquy y21YU09 ujeut ssayserey> ay S| :{@yonb) aouaping jemxay 014 = The Daring English Teacher | -uopeue|dxg (uo ajoi9) —_gasjuoBexoud 10 ysjuodeque ays sax9e1eyD au3 S| (@1onb) aouaping |enyxeL :uoneue|dxg EHennegan (2u0 ajouj9)—_gareuAp 40 2Ne3s seyDeLeYD AYR S} *,:(@30nb) aouaping jenaxe, :uoneue|dxg (20 ajuts) fayonb) auaping jenyxoL Gey Jo punos sa32e1ey> 243 S| 1OWEN Ja}OBIeYD “SUOTRURARS PUE SIUSPING |ENIXST UTM SIOMSUE INOA TOTANS pUe TSIEIeYS Syy MOTE suogsanb ayy samsue “YSU ayy Uo xog ayy Ul “Ja}De1e49 ayy AyeZASNII! 0} XO} a4 WOY sileveP Basu) ySea| Je ASN “Ya} B42 UO XOq ay Ul :suORDaIIg spoued ‘owen sishjeuy ayanoyj!s 19}9e1e4D, *TILTL AMOLS LIOHS Name: Date: Per: THE SHORT STORY Character Development Analys DIRECTIONS: Trace the character's development from the beginning to the end of the story. Keep a record of how the character feels (emotions) and what the character wants or needs (motivation). Also provide a quote from the text to support your answer. ‘SHORT STORY TITLE: CHARACTER NAME: illustrate the character's thoughts, emotions, wants, or motivation. feels: wanis/needs; Character Name: supporting quote: BEGINNING llustrate the character's thoughis, emotions, wants, or motivation Character Name: llustrate the character's thoughts, emotions, wants, or motivation. feels: wants/needs: supporting quote: ‘Character Name: HOW DOES THE CHARACTER CHANGE? “© 2014 prosenk ARSDEBAQ Engish Teacher Name: Date: Per: THE SHORT STORY Setting the Scene DIRECTIONS: As you read the short story, write down five quotes that describe the scene. Hint: look for descriptive language, sensory details, and figurative language. "() "() "( ) "() "() (02014 presenkHIRSB8BAY Enalth Teacher Name: Date: Per: THE SHORT STORY Setting the Scene DIRECTIONS: illustrate a setting from the story and then write two supporting quotes from the story that show the author's description of the setting. 0 2014~presenEEBHEINGRAB enon Teacher uoynjosey — suoy!sockg :Juopiou} Buy!ouy suoyoy Buylos suoyoy Bulsty ued “XBW (© 2014 ~The Daring English Teacher EHennegan “WDJBDIP 8uj Jo JUlOd yode juDsaides JOU Alo}s Buy WOY SIO} Ady YIM WUOIBDIP Jojd OY} Ut Hl ‘SNOT :910q 4Old {NOGY IIV ANOLS LYOHS FHL :SWON THEME & PLOT CHART — ome: Per THEME: The message and the meaning of the text DIRECTIONS: Complete the organizer, Analyze how the narrative's theme develops by citing specific details from the plot. Provide supporting quotes and explanations. Narrative Title: Author: Genre: Setting: Protagonist: Antagonist: _ <— Climax Inciting Incident Exposition Resolution Plot Specific details in the Supporting quote How does the quote help Element | narrative explain how the theme... EXPOSITION emerges? INCITING is shaped? INCIDENT RISING is shaped/refined? ACTION CLIMAX is refined? FALLING is refined? ACTION RESOLUTION The theme is: (©2014 presenEHRSBBAAG Englsh Teacher STORY CUBE DIRECTIONS: Draw a picture or symbol that accurately represents the theme of each box. To assemble the cube, cut out the shape along the thick, solid line. Fold the paper where there is a dotted line, and apply either glue or tape to the siriped pieces. TULL NOLS Draw and label a colorful visual representation for each cube’s theme. | ANTAGONIST | Apply glue or tape to these striped lines when creating the cube. f CONFLICT Cut the outline of the cube out. Use the solid line as your Buide. PROTAGONIST (© 2015 resent: The Daring Enaish Teacher Name: 7 Date: ae THE SHORT STORY Figurative Language Tracker TILE: AUTHOR: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE INCONTEXT MEANING/SIGNIFICANCE Identify the type of figurative language used. Write the quote in which the figurative language appears What is the meaning or significance of the language? (©2014 prosonEHS08A Enatsh Teacher Name: Date: Per. THE SHORT STORY Graphic Organizer DIRECTIONS: Fill in the chart with information about the short story. TITLE AND AUTHOR AUTHOR'S PURPOSE "aol reson RE DEAN Ergin Teacher Name: Date: Per: THE SHORT STORY Comic Strip Assignment DIRECTIONS: Fold your paper into eight boxes like in the example below. Using the eight boxes, create a comic strip that for either the entire novel or just a specific chapter of the novel. Be sure to include the key details and a beginning, middle, and end. Also, make sure that there is a comic strip box dedicated to the conflict of the chapter or novel. You will need to include colorful illustrations, narration, dialogue (properly cited in MLA format), and conflict in your comic strip. TITLE BOX Comic Title Name Period Color Illustration ‘Make sure the narration is detailed enough to explain the action in the box. Narration can also be at the top of the box. Dialogue needs to include a “quote from the text” (##H). COMIC STRIP CHECKLIST Q Title Box: your title slide must include the title of the comic, your name, class period, and an illustration. Q_ Dialogue: You must include five quotes from the text into the comic. The quotes can be included in any box (except for the title box). Each quote must be propery cited in MLA format. Narration: Not including the title box, every box in the comic strip needs to include narration (a summary of the action happening that is written in your own words). The narration needs to be accurate, grammatically correct, and in chronological order. Q Conflict: At least one box in your comic needs to establish the conflict that is presented in this episode. Q Illustrations: Every single box needs to be in full color and show that you put effort into this project. (© 2014~ presenkEHSRBGHAY English Teacher Engin Teocher eo e014 prover ‘redo 48610] 2uj 0} ! 19)SUDY} NOA a10}9q dys SILOS INA Jo YOIe¥s YBNOI D UDId 01 Mojeq Papinoid eoDds oUj esp) JuawuBbissy duis SIWOD ANOLS LYOHS FHL eq :910q -OWON

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