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The activity
Ask students what a short story is. Write any suggestions on the board.
Present in the form of a worksheet the characteristics that define a short story:
1. Length: a classic definition of a short story is that one should be able to read it in one sitting.
3. Fiction, narrative.
4. Concise: information offered in the story is relevant to the tale being told. This is unlike a novel, where the story can
diverge from the main plot
“A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in a narrative format. This format tends to be
more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels.” (Wikipedia)
Next, ask the students to further examine the uniqueness of the short story by reading a short story like The Necklace by
Guy de Maupassant.
1. the title,
2. characters,
3. setting,
4. plot,
5. climax,
6. and conclusion.
Let the students answer questions about the short story. Here is an online copy of questions about The Necklace:
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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcXRXwneFY0
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