Students will do the following:
1. Think about what their favorite stories are and why they love them.
2. Draw on their experiences and creativity to generate a story idea.
3. Use a Story Map to develop the characters, setting, problem, main event and resolution for their story.
4. Use a Short Story Plot Map to learn and apply the 5 elements of a Plot: Exposition, Rising Actions, Climax, Falling Actions and Resolution.
5. Write their own short story that contains the 5 elements.

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My education includes a BA in Communications and a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC). 

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There is homework assigned for lessons #1 and #2. Students should be able to complete their homework independently.

Homework 
Lesson #1: Story Plot (worked on in class, but can be completed for homework)
Lesson #2: Mapping 5 Elements of a Plot worksheet completed in class; Short, 300 to 600 word story written for homework
Lesson #3: Short story is turned in and students may read their story to the class
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Students will be assessed based on the completion of a short story written by them. Their story should include the 5 Elements of a Plot. Upon successful completion of the class they will have the following:
1. A certificate of completion
2. A short story written by the student
3. Written feedback from me on their story
4. Two worksheets they can use for future story writing endeavors

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