Short Story Lesson II

SUBJECT: ENGLISH: CREATIVE WRITING

TEKS:

8.8 C, G, H
8.11 A, F, G, K
8.12 F,G
8.13 I
8.14C
8.17 D

The above are continuations of TEKS objectives encountered in the 6th and 7th grades.

OBJECTIVES:

Students will create a story based upon their interpretation of a work of art. The story will display  students‚ knowledge of writing conventions, elements of a short story, literary conflict and use of descriptive text.

IMPLEMENTATION:

After choosing an image af an art object, students will write a narrative or play based on their interpretation of the image.                                        

RELATED ACTIVITIES:

1. Students may make presentations before the class as a storyteller might.

2. A group may present their interpretation in play form.

3. Students may compare and contrast their stories with each other.