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    3. Lesson 2.1 - The Origins and Evolution of the Short Story

    Lesson 2.1 - The Origins and Evolution of the Short Story

    • Lesson 2.1 - The Origins and Evolution of the Short Story

      Lesson 2.1 - The Origins and Evolution of the Short Story

      Learning Goal(s) By the end of this lesson you will be able to

      1. identify a variety of characteristics of literary text forms and demonstrate insight into the way they help communicate meaning.

      2. analyse texts in terms of the information, ideas, issues, or themes they explore, examining how various aspects of the texts contribute to the presentation or development of these elements

      •  Lesson 2.1 Lectures Page

        This page contains all the lectures for this lesson. 

        If you are experiencing slow internet and couldn't view the videos, you can listen to the audios instead.


      •  Lesson 2.1 - Unit Overview Sept.15
        When it comes to Short Fiction, how short is short?  An overview of this Unit: nationalities and cultures, themes such as relationships, parent and child, coming of age etc.

      •  Lesson 2.1: ICEBREAKER Sept.16 Forum

        What are the challenges of international students?  What are some helpful tips or advice that you could give to students who are thinking of studying in another country?

        50 Words; Prepare an Audio or Video

      •  For Learning Quiz-Short Stories Sept.16

        5 questions about short story plot and character.

      •  Lesson 2.1 Glossary
      •  Homework and Independent Study Sept. 15 Page
      •  Homework and Independent Study Sept.16 Page
      •  Homework and Independent Study-Sept.17 Page
      •  For Learning Author Study Raymond Carver in Journal-Sept.16 Page
      •  Independent Study For Learning Forum Discussion Short Stories-Sept.15

        Do you think Short Stories are as effective as longer books and novels?  Do you think the author of a short story has an easier job than an author of a longer book or novel?  Explain why or why not. 

        **75 words.  Answer in Moodle.  Respond to 2 other classmates' posting.

      •  AS Learning Raymond Carver Principles of a Short Story Sept.17 Assignment

        Read Principles of a Story by Raymond Carver and annotate/highlight 4 key points Carver makes about writing and short stories in particular. **Use your own words. No Plagiarizing. 75-100 words

        Put it on a Word/Google Docs. **PDF and Post to Moodle below



      •  Independent Study AS Learning Questions For Mine/Popular Mechanics in Journal Sept.16 Page
      •  Independent Study AS Learning Raymond Carver Popular Mechanics Point of View in Journal-Sept.17 Page
      •  Assignment #2 Poem Creation and Analysis-Sept.17
      •  Success Criteria For Assignment #2 Poem Creation and Analysis Sept.17 Page
      •  Exit Card Sept.15-16 Feedback

        Survey

      •  Assignment #2 Poem Creation and Analysis PPT File
      •  Analysis of a Short Story Sept.15 File
      •  Short Story Analysis PPT-Sept.15 File
      •  Principles of a Short Story-Raymond Carver-Sept.17 File
      •  Popular Mechanics/MINE by Raymond Carver-Sept.16 Folder
      •  Annotated Notes on Literary Elements-Sept.15 File
      •  Summary of Carver's Key Principles Sept.17 File
      •  My Journal Example Sept.17 File
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