Literature
preview to suspense/mystery genre
three knocks listening journal
In class we listened to the "Three Knocks" story. Students were to listen and take notes. From their notes, students are to rewrite the story the best they can, trying to recall as many details as they can. Below is a copy of the notes from class.
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Short Story #1: "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
In this story, we will focus on author's purpose and point-of-view. We will also review the elements of a short story (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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Short Story #2: "The Fog Horn" by Ray Bradbury
In this story, we will continue to examine author's purpose and point-of-view, but we will also add understanding the element of suspense. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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Shelldrake listening journal
In class we listened to the "Shelldrake" story. Students were to listen and
take notes. From their notes, students are to rewrite the story the best they
can, trying to recall as many details as they can. Below is a copy of the notes
from class.
take notes. From their notes, students are to rewrite the story the best they
can, trying to recall as many details as they can. Below is a copy of the notes
from class.
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Short Story #3: "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
In this story, we will continue to examine author's purpose and point-of-view, but we will also add understanding and use of satire. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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Short Story #4: "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs/"Third Wish" by Joan Aiken
In this story, we will continue to examine author's purpose and point-of-view, but we will also examine theme as it relates to literature. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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The Monkey's Paw-Audio |
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Short Story #5: "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
In this story, we will continue to examine author's purpose and point-of-view, but we will also examine endings with a twist and why authors incorporate them into their stories. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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Short Story #6: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
In this story, we will continue to examine author's purpose and point-of-view, but we will also examine how to determine the main points of action in a story. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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Short Story #7: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
In this story, we will continue to examine author's purpose and point-of-view, but we will also look at the use of irony in a work of literature. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and climax).
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Short story #8: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving
In this story, we will humor and imagery in literature. In addition, we will still continue reviewing the elements of fiction (character, setting, conflict, resolution, structure, and
climax). We also will discuss the historical connection to the area and the time of post-Revolutionary War New England.
climax). We also will discuss the historical connection to the area and the time of post-Revolutionary War New England.
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