Contemporary American Literature Group Project
Short Story Literature Group Project
Honors English 1-2
Pierce
Over the next few weeks, we will be studying Short Story Literature. As part of that, groups will teach/present a short story to the class.
The Requirements:
▪ Read and understand the literature you are assigned.
▪ Create a handout with ten HOT discussion questions on it about the story. The questions may not have one or two word answers; rather, they should be able to be answered in several sentences. YOU MUST HAVE ENOUGH COPIES FOR ENTIRE CLASS!!! – Make 35 copies so there is enough for everyone.
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HOT Questions:
Hot questions are “Higher Order Thinking” questions. Your HOT questions MUST include questions on the following standards:
▪ Theme
▪ Point of View
▪ Tone
▪ Characterization
▪ Foreshadowing
▪ Protagonist/Antagonist
▪ Plot structure: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
▪ Create an answer key for your HOT questions (answer the questions in complete sentences).
▪ Create a ten question multiple choice quiz with four [realistic] options for answers (email to Pierce before the presentation day with answer key).
▪ Create a separate answer key for the quiz. Please note that the quiz questions for each presentation will be given as a warm-up for the follow day’s presentation. The quiz questions will also be complied as a final test at the end of this unit.
▪ Presentation: Present your story to the class. Choose whatever format you wish for reading the story [silent reading, popcorn reading, as homework, group read, etc.].
Your presentation must answer these essential questions:
1. What is the plot structure of the story? What is the point of a view of the story?
2. How do authors use literary elements to enhance the story?
3. How does the organization structure of the story contribute to the plot?
4. How can major and minor characters be compared and contrasted?
▪ Discuss the story with the class. Make the discussion exciting and make students participate in it (you can use responders but will need to let me know prior to your group’s presentation).
▪ You will be graded on comprehension/explanation of your literature, discussion handout, quiz, and answer keys, preparation for the presentation, organization, content, and creativity.
▪ This assignment will be worth 245 points.
▪ You will be expected to do the HOT questions as given by your classmates. You will NOT need to complete the assignment for your own story; you will automatically receive the points as long as you PARTICIPATE in the PRESENTATION.
Short Story Literature Schedule:
Day 1: Groups will be chosen; Literature will be randomly assigned; Reading/Brainstorming will begin
Day 2: Groups will finish reading literature they were assigned; Discussion and quiz questions written
Day 3: Computer Lab Day; Type up discussion questions handout for class, discussion answer key, quiz questions, and quiz answer key.
Day 4: Practice your presentation so you seem organized
Day 5-11: Short Story Literature Presentations
Day 12: Final Test on ALL Short Stories
Short Story Literature and Presentation Dates:
Guy de Maupassant
“The Necklace” Pg. 26
Presentation Date: Day 5
O. Henry
“The Gift of the Magi” Pg. 151
Presentation Date: Day 6
Amy Tan
“Two Kinds” Pg. 88
Presentation Date: Day 7
Liam O’Flaherty
“The Sniper” Pg. 162
Presentation Date: Day 8
Edgar Allan Poe
“The Cask of Amontillado” Pg. 207
Presentation Date: Day 9
Agatha Christie
“Wasps’ Nest” Pg. 759
Presentation Date: Day 10
Maria Elena Llano
“In the Family” pg. 856
Presentation Date: Day 11
Final Test over Short Story Literature:
Day 12
HOT ?S - A Guide to Higher Order Thinking Questions
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Benjamin Bloom (1956) developed a classification of levels of intellectual behavior in learning. This taxonomy contained three overlapping domains: the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Within the cognitive domain, he identified six levels: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. These domains and levels are still useful today as you develop critical thinking skills.
Part of thinking critically is using Higher Order Thinking skills. The part of Bloom’s Taxonomy that uses the highest level of thinking is the top of the triangle – Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation.
Analysis: Definition
Separates material or concepts into component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood. Distinguishes between facts and inferences.
Analysis: Examples
← Troubleshoot a piece of equipment by using logical deduction.
← Recognize logical fallacies in reasoning.
← Gathers information from a department and selects the required tasks for training.
← How can this be used in English?
Analysis: Key Words
Analyze
Appraise
Break down
Calculate
Categorize
Compare
Contrast
Criticize
Deconstruct
Diagram
Differentiate
Discriminate
Distinguish
Examine
Experiment
Identify
Illustrate
Infer
Outline
Question
Relate
Select
Separate
Test
Synthesis: Definition
Builds a structure or pattern from diverse elements. Put parts together to form a whole, with emphasis on creating a new meaning or structure.
Synthesis: Examples
← Write a company operations or process manual.
← Design a machine to perform a specific task.
← Integrate training from several sources to solve a problem.
← Revise and process to improve the outcome.
← How can this be used in English?
Synthesis: Key Words
Arrange
Assemble
Categorize
Collect
Combine
Compile
Compose
Construct
Create
Design
Develop
Devise
Explain
Formulate
Generate
Manage
Modify
Organize
Plan
Prepare
Propose
Rearrange
Reconstruct
Relate
Reorganize
Revise
Rewrite
Summarize
Tell
Write
Evaluation: Definition
Make judgments about the value of ideas or materials
Evaluation: Examples
← Select the most effective solution.
← Hire the most qualified candidate.
← Explain and justify a new budget.
← How can this be used in English?
Evaluation: Key Words
Appraise
Argue
Assess
Attach
Choose
Compare
Conclude
Contrast
Criticize
Critique
Defend
Describe
Discriminate
Estimate
Evaluate
Explain
Interpret
Judge
Justify
Predict
Rate
Relate
Select
Summarize
Support
Value
Short Story Literature Group Project Rubric
Short Story Literature: ______________________________________________________________________
Group Members: __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Comprehension/Presentation _______/100
Knowledge of Story
Essential Question Answered
Handout _______/25
HOT Questions contain standards
Enough copies for everyone
Handout Key _______/10
Questions answered
Quiz _______/20
10 multiple choice questions
Realistic options
Quiz Key _______/10
10 multiple choice question
Realistic options
Answer is highlighted/circled
Preparation _______/25
Rehearsed
Organization _______/25
Group is on schedule
Minimal pauses
Content _______/5
Creativity _______/25
TOTAL: _______/245
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