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Summative evaluation: Short Story

ANGLAIS Grade 8 Date: January/February 2014

Course Code: EAE Project : Short Story

Teachers: Mme J. Kent, M. Cousineau et F. Louiseize Duration: 2 weeks

STUDENT’S NAME:

Short Story Creative Writing Assignment

Guiding Question: How can my word choice allow my readers to vividly picture my short story?

Task: Using what you have learned about short stories, write a short story.

GUIDELINES You must write a short story of 500-700 words with a partner. It must have a creative title. It must be based on a specific message you would like to tell the reader. It can include useful dialogue. It must include at least one type of conflict (internal or external conflict). It must have two of the following techniques: flashback, foreshadowing,

suspense, symbolism, simile, metaphor, personification, stereotypes. It must have descriptive writing using 3 of the 5 senses.

BrainstormStudent Name(s):__________________________Teacher Approval:________________________

Story’s message:

* Summarize the short story using the following format.

The story is about a                _____________   _________________________ [brief description of main characters and setting - exposition]

who ______________________________________________________________ [initial crisis main character comes face to face with a conflict]

because___________________________________________________________                           [what caused the conflict]

but                  ___________________________________________________ [1st attempt at resolving the obstacle the main character faces – rising action #1]

so  _____ ________ [2nd attempt at resolving the obstacle the main character faces – rising action #2]

which leads to______________________________________________________[highest point of interest in the plot – climax]

and finally finishes with _____________________________________________.[falling action – all loose ends of the plot are tied up]

As a result ________________________________________________________.[resolution - The story comes to a reasonable ending.]

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PLAN1. With your partner, create a plot graph representing your short

story. Do not forget to use your brainstorm sheet to help you develop your ideas.

2. Using a post-it, tell me where you will use the senses to enhance imagery (use at least 3 out of the 5 senses). Incorporate your post-it on your plot graph.

ROUGH DRAFT1. Write your rough draft in a logical fashion by putting together

the elements of your plot graph.

2. Add your 2 literary devices.

3. Make sure to include 3 of the 5 senses to ensure imagery.

REVISION & CORRECTION Have two peers revise & correct your work by filling out the following check list.

CORRECTION AND REVISION – PEER EVALUATIONAuthor’s name:______________________CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

PLOT: ExpositionThe setting, main characters are introduced in a clear and interesting way that makes the reader want to keep reading.

Initial CrisisThe story contains a clear conflict which the character must face – the story begins and the plot “takes off”

The crisis presented in the story is based on an internal OR external conflict

Rising ActionThe conflict is developed in an interesting and logical fashion.

The conflict is written using descriptive vocabulary (i.e., adjectives, verbs that portray emotion and creativity (5 senses))

ClimaxThere is a clear climax which is both a major turning point in the story as well as the story’s highest point of interest.

Falling ActionAll loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

ResolutionThere is a clear and well-thought out ending.

TITLE: Title is appropriate and original

MESSAGE: The message is evident to the reader.DIALOGUE: The author effectively used dialogue to further the plot as well as

reveal more information about the characters.

LITERARY DEVICES:

The author made clear use of at least two of the following devices: flashback, foreshadowing, suspense, symbolism, simile, metaphor, personification, stereotypes

The author has used this technique to help the reader vividly imagine the story.

VOCABULARY The author has varied the vocabulary to enhance imageryIMAGERY As a reader, were you able to vividly imagine the character(s)/conflict?