如何写一个英文小故事_英语学习_外语学习_教育专区.pptVIP

Students will be provided a copy of the power point presentation in outline form. The outline form will have blanks to be filled in during the presentation. This presentation is in preparation of writing a short story for their portfolio. This presentation was designed for a resource Language Arts class; students having learning and behavior disorders. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Elements of a Short Story Definition of a Short Story Tells about a single event or experience Fictional (not true) 500 to 15,000 words in length It has a beginning, middle, and end Creates an impression on the reader Elements of a Short Story Setting Characterization Plot Conflict Climax Resolution Theme Point of view Short Story Vocabulary Setting:Tells the reader where and when the story takes place. Short Story Vocabulary Characterization: Creation of imaginary people who appear to be real to the reader. The writer gives information about the characters in the story. Short Story Vocabulary Plot: A series of events through which the writer reveals what is happening, to whom, and why. Short Story Vocabulary Conflict: Is a problem in the story that needs to be resolved. Short Story Vocabulary Climax: When the action comes to its highest point of conflict. Short Story Vocabulary Resolution: The story’s action after the climax until the end of the story. The “conclusion” of the story. Short Story Vocabulary Theme: The story’s main ideas. The “message” the writer intends to communicate by telling the story. Students will be provided a copy of the power point presentation in outline form. The outline form will have blanks to be filled in during the presentation. This presentation is in preparation of writing a short story for their portfolio. This presentation was designed for a resource Language Arts class; students having learning and behavior disorders. * * * * * * * * * * * * *