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Module #2 Student Activity Sheet

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Lesson title: Writing a Story Materials:

Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students will:
a. use literary devices in writing a story; and, References:
b. write a narrative. https://medium.com/nicely-
said/the-great-big-list-of-literary-
devices-and-how-to-use-them-
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Welcome to another day of learning! You are another step nearer to your goal. Today, be challenged by
the activities set in this module. While you can start them right, make sure you are able to finish them
well and properly by staying focused. Make sure your work space is clear and that your back is turned
against sources of distraction.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction
Each day our lives is a story. When we talk to family and friends, we’re telling a story – there is a setting,
there are characters – the jucier, the better, there is usually a problem, we narrate events, then follows a
solution, and finally an ending. In communication, it is important that we are able to narrate a story clearly.

Though stories or narratives are familiar to you already, let’s use this lesson to review different literary
devices. Literary devices are techniques a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing. After all,
we don’t to bore our reader or recipient with plainly written or spoken stories, right? Enjoy today!

B. MAIN LESSON

Content Notes
Read and understand the content notes below. Highlight salient points for better reading experience.

I. Narratives
- the purpose of narrative is usually personal communication, and also sometimes creative or for
entertainment
- Good stories are made from carefully planned story elements.

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o Setting – time and place the story happens; atmosphere and mood
o Characters – the individuals in the story
o Plot – the sequence of events or actions of the characters that tells the story. It has a clear beginning,
middle, and end.
o Conflict – the problem or the struggle between two opposing sides that needs to be solved;
Resolution – the way the problem is solved
o Point of View – how the story is told – specifically, who tells the story
▪ First person POV – the story is told by a character within the story; using “I”
▪ Third person POV – the story is told by an “invisible author”; using pronouns he, she, it
o Theme: the big idea or general observations about human nature and life presented in the story

Eg. Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” I looked at the scene before me — at the house itself
— at the ground around it — at the cold stone walls of the building — at its empty eye-like windows — and
at a few dead trees — heightens feelings of dread and eeriness in the story that talks about a man’s best
friend who was slowly, quietly, scarily losing his mind.

Eg. Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – is told in First Person point of view of Scout Finch, the youngest
character in the story. The story talks about many serious and heavy issues like racism, but because it’s
told in the point of view of a child, Scout’s innocent questions and opinions makes the biases all the more
pointless.

II. Literary Devices

A literary device is an element or technique that authors use to produce a particular effect in their writing.
Literary devices add color and depth to a work and bring attention to important dialog or action. Literary
devices are either a literary element or a literary technique. What’s the difference?

Well, a literary element is something that is used to develop a narrative, and a writer cannot craft a story
without them. Literary elements include plot, setting, character, dialog, and conflict. A literary device is
something the writer uses to bring greater understanding or depth to their work, such as aphorism,
metaphor, or personification. A writer can write a story without using literary devices — but when they
improve your work, why wouldn’t you use them? Understanding literary devices gives the reader a better
understanding of what the author really thinks or intends to say. Once you have a good grasp on technique,
you can change the way you read… for the better.

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(If you have internet, you can explore more at https://medium.com/nicely-said/the-great-big-list-of-literary-

devices-and-how-to-use-them-95c50450f4a3 )

Skill-building 1
Let’s try! Read the lines below and encircle your answer the questions that follow.

“The stubborn silence was broken by the dancing of the black and white keys as Lisa eagerly began playing
her concerto. Music rang in massive hall. It reached even the farthest shadowy corners of the theater. ”

1. What is one of the literary devices used in the statement: imagery or symbolism?
2. What is one figure of speech found in the statement: metaphor or personification?
3. What is the tone or mood of the statement: sarcastic or delighted?

Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS. Give yourself 1 point
for each correct answer. Write your score here: _____

Skill-building 2
For this activity, let’s recall the story of Cinderella through sequencing of events! Arrange the following
events according to its story plot. Number the events from 1 to 10.

a) ____ The stepsisters go to the ball.

b) ____ Cinderella and the prince marry.
c) ____ Cinderella lives with her stepsisters and mother. They mistreat her and make her do all the work.
d) ____ An invitation to the royal ball arrives.
e) ____ The prince says he will marry the woman whose foot fits the slipper.
f) ____ A fairy godmother appears and provides Cinderella clothes, a coach, and a footman.
g) ____ They live happily ever after.
h) ____ Cinderella goes to the ball.
i) ____ Cinderella dances with the prince but leaves hurriedly at midnight, losing a slipper.
j) ____ The stepsisters try to force their feet into the slipper. It fits Cinderella.

Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS. Give yourself 1 point
for each correct answer. Write your score here: _____

Skill-building 3

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Let’s get going! This time, tell a brief story about something that happened to you this year – maybe a
difficulty you had to overcome or an unforgettable experience. Make sure your story has all the elements
and uses some literary devices. You will be graded according to the rubric below.

Use an extra sheet of clean paper to write your story.

 Check your story against the rubric. A perfect score is 20 points. Write your score here: _____

Check for Understanding

You are almost done with this module. Let’s see how much you have understood this lesson and what you
remember from your past experiences by encircling the letter of the correct answer.

1. The sequence of events or actions of the characters that tells the story.
a. Conflict b. Plot c. Theme

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2. It is the attitude expressed by the writer in his/her story.

a. Tone b. Symbol c. Lesson

3. “In the play Romeo and Juliet, love and violence go hand in hand.” This statement is an example of:
a. Lesson b. Theme c. Conflict

4. It is the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect.
a. Hyperbole b. Irony c. Personification

5. The following items reveal the setting except for:

a. Place b. Feeling c. Mood

6. The resolution is found in which part of the story?

a. Beginning b. Middle c. End

7. It refers to how the story is told or who tells the story.

a. Setting b. Mood c. Point of View

8. The following figures of speech imply comparison except:

a. Simile b. Metaphor c. Irony

9. It is the problem or struggle in the story.

a. Climax b. Conflict c. Resolution

10. This means “untangling of the problem”.

a. Exposition b. Climax c. Denouement

Check your answers using the Key to Corrections found in the last pages of this SAS. Give yourself 1 point
for each correct answer. Write your score here: _____

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Thinking about Learning

1. From 1-5, 1 as the lowest and 5 as the highest, rate your performance in this module. _____

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2. Why did you rate yourself such? _______________________________________________________

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3. What can you do in the next lesson to improve? ___________________________________________
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FAQs

Q: Can a story still be considered a narrative even if the writer or teller did not employ literary devices?
A:Yes, but you will not be able to capture the attention or interest of the reader or listener.

Q: I have only one character in the story. Will I bore my readers or listeners?
A: No, you just need to know how to use literary devices effectively like the ones you see or hear in dramatic
monologues.

Q: Why are short stories not short (to read)?

A: Short stories are anywhere from 1,000 to 20,000 words! That may not sound “short” at all, but compared
to novels that are anywhere from 60,000 to over 120,000 words, “short stories” are short. 😊

KEY TO CORRECTIONS
Skill Building 1: 1. Imagery 2. Personification 3. Delighted

Skill Building 2: a)3 b)9 c)1 d)2 e)7 f)4 g)10 h)5 i)6 j)8

Check for Understanding: 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. c 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. c

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