Comp/Lit 10: 1/4/2011

Introduction to Short Stories

• The students returned Of Mice & Men to the textbook office.  If you have not returned your book, you need to do it on your own time.
• We checked and collected the Outside Reading Log #3
• We passed out the Short Story Calendar and the Short Story Packet.  We also passed out a short story reader.
• We started with a power point to introduce the plot elements.  The students took notes on plot, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion. (page one in the Short Story Packet)
• I then showed a BBC animated version of "Jack and the Beanstalk".  The students then completed a a plot structure based on the story.  We reviewed the plot structure to verify the students' understanding of the terms.
• We then had the students read through "The Lady or the Tiger?" discussion questions.
• Mr. Leal then read the story to the students.
• At the conclusion of the story, the students answered the discussion questions on page 4 of the Short Story packet.
• We then discussed the questions.
• For the final 30 minutes of the period, CASSY made a presentation about depression and suicide.
• Homework: Complete "The Lady or the Tiger?" discussion question (packet page 4) and complete "The Lady or the Tiger?" Plot Structure Chart (packet page 5)