The Short Stories
Short Story Activities
Theme
Analyzing Themes
Directions: Read and discuss the following possible themes for “The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses.” Eliminate the ones that CANNOT be themes and tell which “rule” it breaks. Choose your favorite and share with the group why you like it. Then, choose five that can be improved and discuss how they can be improved. Submit your favorite and improved themes on Schoology. |
Theme: Comic Strip
Directions: With your group members, compose an appropriate theme for the short story we read/discussed in class today. You may use the theme stems on the board to get started. Then identify three pieces of evidence from the story that support your theme. Finally, create a four-panel comic strip (using the application of your choice) that illustrates the theme and the evidence. Your evidence and your theme should be used as either the dialogue or captions for your pictures. |
Create a Theme Kahoot!
With your group members, create a Kahoot that reviews theme. Your Kahoot must be 10 questions long and include the following:
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Tone
Activity 1
Part One: As a group, discuss the paintings below. What tone is portrayed in each one? Part Two: Annotate the two passages below from TPWWG. After annotating, discuss with your group what tone each one portrays. Add a sentence describing the tone to the bottom of each pdf before submitting on Schoology.
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Activity 2
The slideshow below provides you with examples of this activity. You will each choose a passage from one of the short stories we have read. Use a font size that makes the passage fit to page and have it printed. Select the words and phrases that set the tone of the passage. Then create an image around those words that fits the tone. Use the tone word that best describes the passage as a title for your work. This will be submitted on paper.
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Activity 3
Identifying Tone Directions: Analyze the annotated PDF of "Love Must Not be Forgotten." You should explain most (if not all) of the marks I made. How do they contribute to the tone? Consider word connotation, diction and the use of figurative language. Then, make a list of 3-5 words that accurately describe the tone. Like theme, there can be several rights answers in a work this long. |
Characterization
Character Poetry
Directions: Using the model provided, create a poem for the main character in the story of the day. |
Character Body Bio
Choose one character from any story to complete the following activity. |
Comparing Characters
Directions: Choose two protagonists from the short stories we've read this unit. a) Compare the way the authors developed those characters (think about the 5 methods of characterization). b) Compare the characters themselves- what do they have in common (avoid "they are male" and other superfluous details). c) Contrast the characters themselves- how do they differ? Present your information in a digital, visually pleasing method and turn in via Schoology. Use both pictures and words. Proofread to avoid spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors. Incorporate at least three vocabulary words. |
EOC Practice
The buttons below link to a pdf of the text. First, annotate the text. Then, go to schoology and complete the multiple choice questions for that text.
Related Information Texts
The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela: The Prisoner
Nelson Mandela was a political prisoner in South Africa for 27 years, 18 of those in the prison on Robben Island. This site is devoted to that time period and contains interviews, writings, and video footage. Read The Dark Years and The Most Important Person in Any Prisoner’s Life. Using Pages or Word, describe how Mandela resolves conflict as a prisoner.
Nelson Mandela was a political prisoner in South Africa for 27 years, 18 of those in the prison on Robben Island. This site is devoted to that time period and contains interviews, writings, and video footage. Read The Dark Years and The Most Important Person in Any Prisoner’s Life. Using Pages or Word, describe how Mandela resolves conflict as a prisoner.