2L+Short+Stories


 * Short Fiction Page **

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Introductory Activity: the introductory activity found on the link that follows. Be sure to complete all parts of the activity. This includes playing the Cause and Effect game, for which you must hand in the short writing activity; and reading the story for which you will complete the graphic organizer provided. Note: this activity is modified from a Gr. 9 Academic activity. You are only responsible for doing the tasks I ask of you.

[|Introductory Short Fiction Activity]

Here is a audio/visual presentation about plot: [|Plot Study] Here is another activity about Cause and Effect in literature: [|Cause and Effect]

As a class we will complete a graphic organizer through the website: bubbl.us. You may choose to use this web program to create graphic organizers for the rest of the unit, and even for the rest of the year.

Story 2: Read and listen to the story on the following link: [|On the Bridge]

Activities: 1. Create a Cause and Effect graphic organizer similar to the ones in the link from the first story. 2. Answer the following questions:
 * 1) Why do you think Seth hangs out with Adam?
 * 2) Who is the protagonist (main character) in the story? Who is the antagonist (character against the main character)?
 * 3) Give two reasons for Seth's disposal of the jean jacket. Justify your reasons.
 * 4) According to the opening quote for this activity, achieving peace requires us to do work toward harmony with one another and that simply not acting violently is not the full realization of peace. Although Seth responded without violence toward his attackers and Adam, what could Seth do to move closer toward peace? What would you have done in Seth's place?
 * 5) Identify two ways Seth tries to be cool.

Story 3: Read and listen to the story on the following link: [|The Dog Who Wanted to Die]

Activities: 1. Complete the Cup Half Full graphic organizer 2. Create a Cause and Effect graphic organizer 3. Complete the 5 W worksheet

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 * Writing a Story: Story Starters **