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Introduction to Short Story Writers Say Lesson PlanIntroduction to Short Story Writers Say Lesson Plan
Publisher
Maine Content Literacy Project
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Introduction to Short Story Writers Say

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This Introduction to Short Story Writers Say lesson plan also includes:
  • Unit Overview
  • The Short Story - Literacy Support: Reciprocal Teaching
  • Say Yes by Tobias Wolff
  • Say Yes - Tobias Wolff
  • The 50 Best Short Stories of All Time
  • Short Story Unit Final Assessments
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There are so many authors of short stories, and your class can have the chance to study quite a few. This seventh lesson in a series of fourteen continues the decision-making process for the final assessment: a short story author study. Learners discuss various authors, listen to and read "Say Yes" by Tobias Wolff, discuss theme in the story, and work on finalizing their project decisions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

short stories, literary themes, authors

Additional Tags

english language arts

Classroom Considerations

  • The presentation mentioned in the plan is not included; however, you could create your own by finding some famous short story writers, or search the Lesson Planet collection
  • The video link within the lesson document for "Say Yes" does not work, but there is a new link in the materials that you can use instead

Pros

  • See the materials for the reading passage ("Say Yes") and other resources for teaching the lesson
  • Allows some time for exploring various authors and stories

Cons

  • Some materials are not provided; see the Teaching Tips for suggestions on how to make the lesson go smoothly without them

Common Core

RL.9-10.10a RL.11-12.10a

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