Nov. 10

You should have the following completed for the short story you selected:

• Filled out and submitted the google doc
• Completed plot diagram
• Completed Character Traits worksheet
• Completed summary
• Completed paragraph response

** Each of these should be attached as files under a heading **

The last part of this project will be the posting of your project on your blog and the oral presentation.  Be prepared to discuss the following types of questions:

• Why did you select the story?
• Describe your favourite/least favourite character.
• If you could change the ending how would you change i?
• Would you read another story by this author?
• What was the setting, conflict, etc.?
• Why would you/wouldn’t you recommend this story to one of your classmates?

Nov. 9

You should have the following completed for the short story you selected:

• Filled out and submitted the google doc
• Completed plot diagram
• Completed Character Traits worksheet
• Completed summary

Please write a paragraph response for your selected short story.  It should only be one paragraph long.  Please remember the following when writing your response:

• it should have a clear topic sentence, body, and concluding sentence
• it should clearly express your opinion and not summarize the story
• Do not use “I think” “I believe” “I like”
• make sure include the name of the story in your topic sentence

** feel free to check with me about the topic you want to write on **

Nov. 5

You should have the following completed for the short story you selected:

• Filled out and submitted the google doc
• Completed plot diagram
• Completed Character Traits worksheet

Please write a concise summary of your selected short story.  It should only be one paragraph long.  Please remember the following when writing your summary:

• it should be a brief retelling of the story that highlights the main points written in your own words
• it should be written in the past tense
• it should not express your opinion

Nov. 4

You should have the following completed for the short story you selected:

• Filled out and submitted the google doc
• Completed plot diagram

For today please complete the Character Traits Worksheet (fillable) for tomorrow’s class

You can use Character Traits Word Bank if you need