Despite the natural fast-paced read element to short stories, this type of literature typically contains the same components of a standard novel including characters, conflict, plot, and a theme. In this iBlock, students will develop a short story using their knowledge of literary elements and work through the process of writing a story: character development, narrative arc, developing visuals, reviewing one another’s work, and presenting their final product.
Here is a sample content standard for this iBlock:
In literary texts, analyze how elements of plot are related, affect one another, and contribute to meaning. (6-8R3; RL)