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Face to Face class. In fact, ALL classes on this course are face-to-face.
Introduction to Short Stories
Objective: Understand the elements of a short story and course expectations.
- Icebreaker: Share favourite stories in small groups.
- Lecture: Key elements of short stories (plot, character, setting, theme, point of view).
- Reading: The Necklace
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Write a one-paragraph summary of The Necklace. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Plot and Structure
Objective: Analyze plot structure and narrative techniques.
- Review and discuss summaries of The Necklace.
- Read and discuss A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury (focus on plot twists and resolution).
- Small group activity: Map the plot structure
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Outline a basic plot idea for an original story |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Character Development
Objective: Learn how to create compelling characters.
- Read "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
- Group discussion: Analyze character traits and motivations
- Create a character profile for the main character of your short story
- Discussion/speaking |
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Write a 200-word description of your main character’s background |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Setting and Atmosphere
Objective: Explore the role of setting in storytelling.
- Read A Worn Path by Eudora Welty
- Discussion: How does the setting influence the story’s atmosphere and character decisions?
- Workshop: Write a descriptive paragraph of the setting for your story
- Discussion/speaking |
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Expand the description you wrote in class into a full scene |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Theme and Message
Objective: Understand how theme shapes a story
- Read The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov
- Discussion: Identifying the theme and its relevance to society
- Group activity: Brainstorm themes for your short stories stories
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Write a 100-word statement describing the theme of their story |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Point of View
Objective: Explore different narrative perspectives
- Read Girl by Jamaica Kincaid AND Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway
- Discussion: How does the point of view influence the reader’s perception?
- Workshop: Write the opening paragraph of their story using a chosen point of view
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Revise and expand the opening paragrap |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Dialogue
Objective: Practice writing realistic dialogue
- Read A Temporary Matter by Jhumpa Lahiri
- Analyze how dialogue reveals character and subtext
- Workshop: Write a dialogue exchange between two characters in your short story
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Incorporate the dialogue into a draft scene. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Conflict and Tension
Objective: Develop conflict to drive the story forward
- Read The Rocking Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence
- Discussion: Types of conflict (internal vs. external)
- Outline the central conflict of your story |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Write a scene that introduces the conflict of your short story |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Revising the First Draft
Objective: Review and refine the first draft of your short stories
- Peer review: Exchange and critique first drafts
- Group discussion: Giving constructive feedback
- Revise the draft based on feedback
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Submit a revised draft |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Symbolism and Imagery
Objective: Use symbolism and imagery to enhance storytelling
- Read The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield
- Analyze the use of symbols and imagery
- Add symbolic elements to your short stories
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Rewrite a scene in your short story to include vivid imagery |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Tone and Style
Objective: Refine the tone and style of the story
- Read The Storm by Kate Chopin
- Discussion: How tone and style shape the reader’s experience
- Workshop: Experiment with tone in a key scene
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Adjust the tone of your story to match its theme |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Title and Opening
Objective: Craft engaging titles and openings
- Read memorable opening lines from short stories
- Workshop: Revise the opening paragraph and create a title for your short story
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Finalize the opening and title |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Endings and Closure
Objective: Write a satisfying conclusion
- Read The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick
- Discussion: What makes a strong ending?
- Workshop: Develop the ending for the your short story
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Complete the story draft |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Polishing and Presentation
Objective: Prepare the final version of your short story
- Peer editing: Exchange and provide feedback on the final draft
- Group activity: Practice presenting a story summary
- Discussion/speaking |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare the final version of your short story. You will need to submit TWO copies of the identical story. On through CoursePower and one on paper (typed). The deadline for the short story submission is very strictly fixed. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review your class notes. It might also be worthwhile reading your notes from this lesson last semester, as well as its corresponding short story. |
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Story Showcase
Objective: Celebrate student achievements
- Submit short story both through CoursePower AND on paper (typed)
- Talk about your short story and the writing process
- Class feedback and reflection on the reading and writing process.
- Closing remarks and distribution of compiled class stories |
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None |
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As you wish. I've hopefully instilled in you an enjoyment of reading and writing short stories. |
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