Introduction
We are going to explore the short story "Forbidden Clothes" by Jamila Gavin. Short stories fform part of our compulsory genres in English first additional language. To study a short story we use a plot structure to dissect it. The chosen short story is one many short stories that are made up of different parts that are studied in literature. Most short stories have the highest point which may include tension and disagreements. This becomes the most important part in the story. Short stories carry important messages and life lessons.
Task
In groups of 3 you are going to:
- Identify the elements of a short story.
- Use the short story chosen to do a thorough analysis.
- Use the plot structure of a short story and plot this particular short story.
- Identify mood, theme, types of characters.
- Compile an analysis and present your findings to the class.
Process
- Read and understand the literary terms -https://literarydevices.net/ -https://literaryterms.net/
- Find examples examples of some these literary terms and devices, from the story.
2. Read about the essential parts of a short story/ plot diagram -https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sanjacinto-englishcomp2kscope/chapter/reading-a-short-story/, -http://users.aber.ac.uk/jpm/ellsa/ellsa_elements.html -http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/plot-diagram-30040.html -https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-plot-diagram-definition-examples-quiz.html
- Reread the story chosen.
- Use the information that you have read to plot this short story on the plot diagram.
3. Look at the literary elements of a story once again -http://www.simpson.k12.ky.us/userfiles/269/Classes/6540/literary%20elements.ppt -https://www.dreamerswriting.com/academic/elements-of-a-story/
- Focus on mood, theme, setting, tone, style and characters.
- Compile a presentation using any software of your choice, you will present this to the class.
- Your presentation must not exceed 5 minutes.
NOTE: How the work is divided among group members depends entirely on the group. It is important that all group members participate equally.
Evaluation
Oral Presentation Rubric : Short Story Analysis
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CODE |
7/6 |
5/4 |
3/2 |
1/0 |
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Content Delivery |
Full and well organised use of content; lively delivery sustaining audience interest; employs a wide range of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) accurately and sometimes eloquently. |
Sound use of content; delivery could be better, but audience interest is generally maintained; employs a good range of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) soundly. |
Adequate use of content; delivery is secure but at times unimaginative, resulting in some loss of audience interest; language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) are used safely and appropriately. |
Content is thin or perhaps inconsistently used; delivery is not secure, resulting in significant loss of audience interest; limited employment of language devices (e.g. tone, irony, emphasis) with some inaccuracy. |
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Posture and Eye Contact |
Stands up straight; looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. |
Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. |
Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. |
Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation. |
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Uses Complete Sentences |
Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences. |
Mostly (80-98%) speaks in complete sentences. |
Sometimes (70-80%) speaks in complete sentences. |
Rarely speaks in complete sentences. |
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Content |
Shows a full understanding of the topic. Fully defines and identifies the type of setting, character, plot, conflict, point of view, and theme. Fulfills all the tasks included in the Part II. |
Shows a good understanding of the topic. Moderately defines and identifies the type of setting, character, plot, conflict, point of view, and theme. Fulfills most of the tasks included in the Part II. |
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Struggles to define and identify the type of setting, character, plot, conflict, point of view, and theme. Fulfills half of the tasks included in the Part II. |
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.Fails to define and identify the majority of the following elements: setting, character, plot, conflict, point of view, and theme. Fulfills only a few tasks included in the Part II. |
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Preparedness |
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. |
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. |
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. |
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
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Conclusion
By the end of this webquest you will have learned valuable skills
- about the important elements of a short story,
- working in a collaborative environment, and
- the ability to practice adequate oral and presenation skills.
This knowledge and understanding is very important in the language learning process. The information learnt here can be used to study any other short story.
Credits
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This webquest may be reused for educational purposes, as long as credit for the author is given.
Teacher Page
Ms U Nyamezele, Leiden High School.