Camp Short Stories: Analyze a Variety of Short Stories
Dr. Amy Renn
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(103)
In this multi-day course, Students will be challenged to identify the author's purpose, mood, tone, setting, characters, plot, and climax in a variety of short stories from different genres.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this multi-day course, students will read a variety of short story genres and analyze the literary devices and elements used within each story. Students will discuss the larger meaning of the story and real-world applications. Students will be challenged to identify the author's purpose, mood, tone, setting, characters, plot, and climax. Session 1: Read and Analyze: The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs Session 2: Read and Analyze: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Session 3: Read and Analyze:...
Students will improve their understanding of author's purpose, mood, tone, setting, characters, plot, and climax.
Homework Offered
Reading the short stories before each lesson.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal AssessmentsGrades Offered
Course is recommended for mature students. Some topics for the short stories discussed may be upsetting to some students. Topics include death, magic, gang mentality, murder, hunting, and violence.
Links to the short stories: The Monkey's Paw - http://lhscom2.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/72585155/The%20Monkey%27s%20Paw.pdf The Lottery - https://www.cusd200.org/cms/lib/IL01001538/Centricity/Domain/361/jackson_lottery.pdf The Most Dangerous Game - https://www.camphillsd.k12.pa.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=11451&dataid=21853&FileName=dangerous_game.pdf The Necklace - https://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/2112/The%20Necklace.pdf The Veldt - https://repositorio.ufsc.br/bitstream/handle/123456789/163728/The%20Veldt%20-%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(103)
Welcome! I love to help students learn new skills and explore topics of interest! I have been teaching for over 24 years and can’t wait to share my love of learning with you and your family. I am a Nationally Board-Certified Teacher and have my...
Group Class
$125
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
