Crafting Short Stories
aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.11-12.3
Learning Objective
I can write a short story with a clear narrative arc and compelling characters.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Tell Me a Story: Narrative Writing - How To Write Personal Narratives
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Narrative writing tells a story and can be found in fiction, legal writing, newspaper reporting, research writing, and personal narratives.
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A conflict is a problem a character faces, and narratives can include person versus person, self, society, nature, or technology conflicts.
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The plot mountain includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Think of a character facing a 'person versus self' conflict. Briefly describe a scene that would represent the climax of this conflict, showing how it changes the character.”
Teacher Guide
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