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Fairbloom, ENG4U 2016Short Story Analysis AssignmentStep 1: Choose a Short Story. You are welcome to choose your own. If you cannot decide, I have provided a list below for you to choose from.“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway“William Wilson” by Edgar Allan Poe“Araby” by James Joyce“Eveline” by James Joy“Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gillman“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner“Border” by Thomas King“Jade Peony” by Wayson Chop“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin“The Looking Glass” by Anton Chekhov“The Sniper” by Liam O’FlahertyStep 2: Read the storyStep 3: Make notes and reread the storyTopics to think about include…The historical period and background of the author, of the story, and of the time it was writtenInclude information about the author and the author’s background if it is relevant to the storySetting: What is the place and the social environment within which the events take place? Why is the setting important to the story?Characterization: What are the characters like? What techniques are used to portray them?What is the plot of the story?Point out any important literary devices (i.e. imagery, symbolism, and allusions) Who is the narrator and how does this affect the way the story is told?What is the central idea of this story?What questions about society or individuals does this story raise?Is there a genre worth mentioning? What is happening for the main character?Use the lessons on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Harrison Bergeron to help you plan how you want to present your selected short story. Think about what information I should know before we read the story and what we should do after reading the story. Check the Active Reading Process: Own What You Read table in this package for support. Think about what kinds of questions and activities would benefit the student’s (me) understanding of the short story. Step 4: Put together your lessonYou are going to teach me about your story. Assume that I have not read the story, what information do I need to know before reading the story and how are we going to reflect on our reading? You must print or email any necessary material for your lesson: the story, handouts, slides, videos etc. You are in charge of the decisions and the analysis of the short story. Include the reasoning for your short story selection in your lesson. Why did you choose this particular short story? What do you like about it?CriteriaLevel 1 Level 2Level 3Level 4Knowledge____/10Limited and inaccurate detail, and a limited knowledge of the text and its componentsSome accuracy and detail, and some knowledge of the text and its componentsConsiderable accuracy and detail, and considerable knowledge of the text and its componentsThorough accuracy and detail, and thorough knowledge of the text and its componentsThinking____/10Little evidence of analysis task understanding, accurate interpretation, and planningSome evidence of analysis task understanding, accurate interpretation, and planningConsiderable evidence of analysis task understanding, accurate interpretation, and planningThorough evidence of analysis task understanding, accurate interpretation, and planningCommunication____/10Little evidence of clear articulation and dictionSome evidence of clear articulation and dictionConsiderable evidence of clear articulation and dictionThorough evidence of clear articulation and dictionApplication____/10Little evidence of proper, formal English usage, grammar and punctuationSome evidence of proper, formal English usage, grammar and punctuationConsiderable evidence of proper, formal English usage, grammar and punctuationThorough evidence of proper, formal English usage, grammar and punctuationFinal Mark: ____/40 = ______%Graphic Organizer for Your BrainstormingTitle of Short Story & Authors Name:When was it written? What time period does the story take place in?Who is the main character?What themes are present in the story?What literary devices are used?What symbols are present in the story?Brainstorm a list of questions:Are you going to use any activities in your lesson?What information does the reader need to know before reading your short story?Why did you choose this short story? What do you like about it?Plan the order of your lesson:What material do you need for your lesson? (Computer? Videos? Handouts? Images? Slides?) Active Reading Process: Own What You ReadBEFOREPURPOSEKnow why you are reading.Know why the author wrote this text.PREVIEWSkim read the text. Examine the title, pictures, captions and subtitles.PLANDecide what strategies you will use to complete the assignment. DURINGHIGHLIGHTMark key words, names, dates, and ideas.QUESTIONAsk questions as you are reading.REFLECTHow do you feel / what do you think about the action? How is it similar to your life or to other stories / events you have seen or heard of?PREDICTGuess what will happen next based on what you have already read.VISUALIZEMake a picture of the action in your mind to help you remember it.VOCABULARYWhen you come across a word you do not know, read the sentence before and the sentence after to try and guess what the word means. Then use a dictionary or thesaurus.AFTERREFLECTTake a minute to think about what you have read and write down any comments / questions. REREADGo back and reread parts that you think are important and parts that you have trouble understanding.REMEMBERThink of ways to help you remember what you have read (summarize main points in your own words). ................
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