Writing Short Stories
9ELA39 min
Learning Objective
I can write a short story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The first step in writing a short story quickly is to plan what kind of conflict you want to write about.
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A story outline should include the hero, the adventure, and how the hero solves the problem.
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After planning and writing, the final step is to check and correct any grammar and spelling mistakes.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write a short story outline using the structure described in the video: hero, hero wants something, adventure starts, hero departures, hero listens to advisors and friends, hero tries to solve the problem, the peripeteia, the hero succeeds, the hero returns home.”
Teacher Guide
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