The Alchemy of Fiction: English 11 Short Story Analysis and Discussion

We will be reading, studying and discussing the following stories from Viewpoints:

Short Story to be Read/3 Date: Group Members Discussion Questions presenting: nd “The Charmer” Tuesday, October 22 Nobody – in-class assessment Review terms/work on Thursday, October 24th All members have read projects story to be presented and ready to work. th “Learning the Language” - Wednesday, September 30 Kelvin, Brian, Lawrence, p. 4 Warren, Roger nd “A Cap for Steve” - p. 167 Friday, October 2 Irene, Evan, Priscilla, Chantelle, Glenda, Michelle th “Initiation” - p. 198 Tuesday, October 6 Chilly, Carmen, Sarah, Tammy, Lauren th “Ramu and Rani” - p. 74 Thursday, October 8 Melissa, Diane, Sadie, Christine th “Gentlemen of the Jungle” - Tuesday, October 13 Dave, Tyrell, Daniel, Ardy, p. 123 Zane th “The Pedestrian” - p. 153 Thursday, October 15 Rizwan, Truong, Isaac, Ben, Hieu Task Date: Value Original Short Story Wednesday, October 28th 5 homework marks (draft/peer editing sheet); assessed according to Grade 11 Writing Rubric (good copy) Final Test Thursday, October 22nd 50 marks

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I – To prepare for a discussion of these stories, each member of the class will: a) read each of the stories and participate fully in class discussions/activities. b) make up three intelligent discussion questions for each story (EXCEPT your group’s story).

II –To lead a class discussion of each story, your group (4-5 people/group) will:

a) Give a concise plot summary; discuss conflicts (include types). /5 b) Explain important short story elements (e.g. setting, mood, irony, p.o.v, style.) Choose 2-5 important phrases from the story; explain their significance. /5 c) Discuss characters include (types), their motivations and roles. /5 d) Propose at least two possible themes, explain how they are revealed in the story, and discuss their relevance to our lives and/or society. /5 e) Create an activity that relates to the story that involves the entire class. /5 f) Teamwork, effort and smooth delivery of presentation. /5

III – Each person will write an original short story. Stories will be multi-paragraph, include dialogue, and be about 500 -750 words (3 pages, double spaced, 12 font.) Remember: more does not necessarily mean better. Have fun and be creative!

Task Value Due Date Homework Questions 3 marks/class Each class Presentation 30 marks Original Short Story Assessed on Grade 11 Wednesday, October 28th scale Final Test 50 marks Thursday, October 22nd