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Dramatic Structure of the Short Story

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The second lesson in a series of fourteen, this plan takes the short story basics a step further. Learners complete a quiz about the story from the previous day, discuss the text, learn about Anton Chekhov, and work in groups to begin reading analyzing "The Bet."

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
short stories, plot elements, elements of a short story, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, denouement
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Additional Tags
english language arts
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Classroom Considerations
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Pros
  • Comes with a copy of the text, analysis questions, a link to a video about Chekhov, a quiz, and a note-taking page
  • Includes collaborative work as well as teacher-led instruction
Cons
  • A few materials are not provided; see the Teaching Tips tab for more information and suggestions