Learning English through Short Stories In this module, there are 5 lessons: lesson 1, you will be introduced to the definition and elements of a short story lesson 2, you will learn how to write an opening and closing of a short story lesson 3, you will learn how to write dialogues with speech verbs in lesson 4, you will learn ‘Show, don’t tell” technique, which allows the reader to experience a story through actions in lesson 5, you will be asked to write your own short story Lesson 1 Definition and elements of a short story What is a short story? -tell about a single event or experience -fictional (not true) -has a beginning, middle and ending -creates an impression on the reader Elements of a short story: 1. Setting tells the reader dere and |e, the story takes place 2. Characterization creation of imagery who appear to be real to the reader. The writer gives information about the characters in the story. 3. Plot aseries of QN¢\\\S through which the writer reveals what is happening, to whom and why A plot pyramid consists of: -exposition: sets the stage for the story often contains iM and ti: -conflict: a in the story that needs to be resolved -rising action! a series of conilicts or events which advance the plot and engage the reader in the story -Climax: when the action comes to its h snes point of conflict -falling action: the events that occur after jax, usually wrap up -resolution: the story action after the climax until the end of story. the conclusion of the story 8 4. Theme The ess the writer intends to communicate by telling the story different Ses topic