5 Elements of a Short Story

We are going to be discussing the 5 elements of a short story in class for the next couple of weeks.

Click here to see the Flocabulary Video we watched in class. This link also has all of the words in case you want to learn the rap.

This is a cool site to intereact with the elements of a short story.

Warning, Girls will like it more than boys because it uses the story “Cinderella”.

1. Read the story and complete the activities

2. Take the quiz

- Print out your results or take a picture on your phone and e-mail it to me (jboulet@lcsonline.org). Make sure you make the title of your e-mail your name. I will give you an extra assignment grade if you do this.

Take this quiz. Print out your results and I will give you an extra assignment grade( Note: can only do one extra assignment)

Here is another site you can go to and try to figure out the plot line (using “Cinderella” sorry boys).

This website offers more information about the 5 elements (they actually have 6! See if you can be the first to post their added element!)

This is a really cool website if you want to actually write a short story. You get to collaborate with multiple authors and write many different short stories- 3 words at a time! It is really fun and addictive-Check it out. ( You have to sign up and have an e-mail address to participate)

Hope you enjoy interacting with Short Stories!

Our First Writing Attemps!

I am so excited to see your amazing writing!

Remember to follow the rubric I gave you!

6+1 Trait Writing Model : Narrative Rubric

 

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Lead	The lead is interesting or excitign and either prompts the reader to ask questions or creates a picture in the reader’s mind.	The lead clearly states the main topic and previews teh events of the narrative, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.	The lead states teh main topic, but does not preview the events of the narrative nore is it particularly inviting to the reader.	There is no lead, or the introduction is confusing or unclear.
Sequencing (Organization)	Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.	Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.	Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.	Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Focus on Topic (Content)	There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.	Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.	The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Show- Don’t Tell!	The author focuses on showing the reader teh action that is happening, not telling the reader.	In most areas, the author focuses on showing the reader the action taht is happening, not telling the reader.	There is obvious effort to show the reader what is happening in the work, but most of the work the author is telling.	In most of the work, the author is telling the reader what is happening, not showing.
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)	Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.	Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.	Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader’s attention and interrupt the flow.	Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader’s attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Looking forward to reading your posts!