Lesson Five - Short Story

Introduction

Lesson Five - the SHORT STORY
Duration - 1 block (1 x 80 min + homework)

"Life is too short for a long story." - Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762), British society figure, letter writer

Unit One is heavy on notes. Do not panic - the remainder of the course is not like this!! This unit is designed as a review and presentation of the bulk of the theory (notes) that you will need for this course. Please print off the notes and store them in a separate binder for easy reference as you move through ELA 30-2.

A short story is a piece of prose fiction, usually under 10,000 words, which can be read at one sitting.  A short story is intended to create an impression via character, conflict, theme, setting, symbols and point of view.  Every detail contributes to this one impression - a unity of effect.  A short story is personal, part of the author, and modern short stories are more concerned with character than action.

Resources

NOTES
Short Story

STORIES
"The Party"

VIDEO

Lesson

Read and study notes on the SHORT STORY.

Study the notes, including "Cinderella" and the sample notes discussion.

Read "The Party" by Jan Truss.

Assignment

(12 marks)

Print and study the short story "The Party".
Open the U1L5 Short Story Lesson QUIZ.

There is no password associated with this quiz, and it is "open book", that is, you are allowed to use your notes as you write.
Once you have answered all 12 questions, click "submit".

Conclusion

You have reviewed various concepts and terms relating to the short story. 
Store this information in your "NOTES" binder for quick referral as you progress through this course.