This lesson is an introduction to the modern short story including defining the short story, how the modern short story differs from the classic short story, the elements of a short story, and what is to be expected in this unit.

Explore different ingredients, or elements, that go into stories and make them so much fun. Read the story, "Cinderella," and look at all the different pieces of the tale to see how they all fit together.

This seven-page example is of a short story entitled "T-formity." Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and explanations on the essay.

This lesson provides and introduction to a short story unit. It focuses the lessons and morals taught by short stories and the use of literary elements in fiction. I provides a list of essential questions.

A short group of exercises for students concerning the elements of a short story. Allows students to examine the major story elements, then apply those elements to a given piece of literature.

First this page asks students to read a short story called "A Jury of Her Peers." Then, this page asks students to "Read about the elements of a good short story and to take part in activities related to 'A Jury of Her Peers.'"

A ten-part learning module with links to images, texts, websites, and videos to about story elements.

Lesson plan designed for eleventh graders. Students analyze and evaluate a short story for elements of literary works such as theme, mood, word choice, imagery, tone, and main idea. Includes a student handout and a scoring guide. It...

This site shares a short story elements trivia game. Examples of short story elements are applied to high school classic literature.

Do you need to learn about short story elements? This page offers flashcards with the terms and definitions available in audio, a list of the terms and definitions to read and study or click to have them read aloud, and links to related...

This lesson focuses on the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce. It discusses the use of literary techniques such as stream of consciousness, forshadowing, flashback and flash-forward, and offers a PDF of...

This is a complete online study guide/notes for the short story collection Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.

This is a glossary entry for the term "Setting," the time and place a story takes place.

This test is a 35-question, self-scoring, multiple choice test covering story elements. Java is required.

A short set of questions designed to help students consider and analyze the element of theme within a piece of literature. RL.9-10.2 and RL. 11-12.2 Analyzing Theme.

Students can choose from three different activities while practicing story elements. Flashcards give students a chance to learn the elements and their definitions. A matching game gives students an opportunity to test their new learning,...

This slideshow lesson explains rising action in fiction.

Listen to an explanation about the series of events in Cinderella. Then look at some pictures where the story's events are all mixed up and put them in the correct order.

Explore how authors use symbolism to add a deeper level of meaning to their work in this short animated video [1:12] from WNET. Discussion questions below help students to further apply their understanding before analyzing a text.

A nice collection of primary texts by Confederation poet Duncan Campbell Scott accompanied by criticism: "A Deep Influx of Spirit: Maurice Maeterlinck and Duncan Campbell Scott" and "Symboliste Elements in the Early Short Stories of...

A great site on Confederation poet, Charles G. D. Roberts. Contains criticism ("Charles G. D. Roberts and William Wilfred Campbell as Canadian Tour Guides" and "Symboliste Elements in the Early Short Stories of Gilbert Parker, Charles...

Students will view video documenting the real-life story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911. Students will complete a story elements graphic organizer. This organizer will help them distinguish various story elements and put...

This site provides a great deal of information on writing children's stories. Contains "Advice, instruction, insider tips, insight and inspiration."

In this instructional activity, students will create and solve a word problem related to adding and subtracting within 1,000, develop a script for a short scene using dialect, and perform it using the elements of performance,...