The Short Story Weeks 1 – 6
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READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) Assignment: In Unit One we will read at least 11 short stories. Please complete the work for each story. When all are complete, please turn in this entire Reading Inventory along with required attachments for a grade. Please note, some of this work will be completed in the classroom, and some of the work must be completed at home. Note: a link to the text is available online in our website. This assignment will be graded by the rubric below. Manuscript Form Requirements: Essays should be typed in MLA format, Times New Roman, Size 12 font, double spaced. Turn in with cover page (Rubric). Will not be accepted without the rough drafts. Reading Students, self grade this reading score. Please be honest. For each story, rate your reading quality from 0 to 3 boxes marked 3 being the best. The write the score by each one - Vocabulary and story questions Graphic Organizer *2 Story Essay 0 6 I have not read this story. I have skimmed through this story. 8 10 I have skimmed I have skimmed through this story this story once at least once and and read it then I have read carefully twice. it very carefully The Open Window by Saki The Californian’s Tale by Mark Twain An Astrologer’s Day by R.K. Narayan The Masque of the Red Death by Poe The Book of the Dead by Edwidge Danticat To Catch the Moon by Cofer Lullaby by Leslie Marmon Silko Any short story by Tolstoy Completed with 5 or more mistakes No work Completed with 5 or more mistakes *2 Completed with 5 or more mistakes Reflection Essay *2 Completed with 5 or more mistakes Grammar 5 or more mistakes Manuscript Format Rough Draft Completed with 1 – Completed 4 mistakes excellently No mistakes Completed with 1 – Completed 4 mistakes excellently No mistakes Completed with 1 – Completed 4 mistakes excellently No mistakes Completed with 1 – Completed 4 mistakes excellently No mistakes 1-4 mistakes No mistakes Rough Draft and Typed Version No Mistakes Note: 10 points will be deducted for each day the assignment is late. READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) The Open Window by Saki Directions: Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character Read pages 10 -16 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 11 and write a sentence with each. (Use a separate sheet of paper for the vocabulary work) Do questions on pages 15 & 16 (Use another sheet of paper) Based on the story, complete the graphic organizer below: first person second person third limited third omniscient Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme On a separate sheet of paper, please write a brief essay to describe the importance of the setting in the story The Open Window by Saki. Remember setting involves both time and place. READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) The Californian’s Tale by Mark Twain Directions: Read pages 17 - 27 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 8 and write a sentence with each first person second person third limited third omniscient Who is telling the story? ___________________________________________________ __________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ _______________________ Please put a STAR by the Protagonist. READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) In paragraph form, describe the setting of this short story by Narayan. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) Civil Peace by Chinua Achebe Directions: Read pages 64 - 71 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 65 and write a sentence with each Do questions on page 71 Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) The Masque of the Red Death by Poe Directions: Read pages 73 - 83 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 74 and write a sentence with each. Write Notes in each section. For conflict and point of view questions, underline the correct answer. Setting: Where: Characters: Plot : When: List the descriptive words used for setting Major: Minor: The Exposition And the conflict Person Vs Person Plot: Plot: Person Vs Self Person Vs Nature The Climax The Resolution Point of View: First Person Second Person Third Limited Third Omniscient Who is telling the story? _____________________ READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine by Jhumpa Lahiri Directions: Read pages 123 - 140 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 124 and write a sentence with each Do questions on pages 139 and 140 Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) The Book of the Dead by Edwidge Danticat Directions: Read pages 157 - 170 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 158 and write a sentence with each Do questions on pages 169 and 170 Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) Everyday Use by Alice Walker Directions: Read pages 186 - 197 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 187 and write a sentence with each Do questions on pages 169 and 170 Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) To Catch the Moon by Cofer Directions: Read pages 218 - 228 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 219 and write a sentence with each Do questions on pages 227 and 228 Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) Lullaby by Leslie Marmon Silko Directions: Read pages 247 - 257 Copy vocabulary terms and definitions on page 248 and write a sentence with each Do questions on pages 256 and 257 Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) Parallel Reading – any short story by Tolstoy. Directions: Graphic Organizer Point of view (Underline the type used in the story) Character first person second person third limited Who is telling the story? ____________________________________ Major Characters Minor Characters Protagonist Antagonist Setting Times Places Plot Exposition List the main events that occur Conflict The Main Theme Details that support the theme third omniscient Rising Action Climax Falling action Conclusion READING INVENTORY ENGLISH II BEASLEY UNIT ONE: THE SHORT STORY Name ______________________________________________ Date: __________ Block #: ___ Working with standards: E2-1.2 point of view E2-1.4 character, setting, plot, conflict, theme E2-5.3 descriptive writing (place) Directions: Of the 11 short stories that we have read for this unit, which is your favorite? Be sure to begin with your thesis and name the title, the author and the fact that it is your favorite. Then, develop the paragraph by giving at least three reasons why it is your favorite. Be sure to refer to the text! Happy writing!!! You can write your rough draft on this sheet or on a separate sheet of paper. Remember, all essays must be in MLA format. They must be typed in times new roman font size 12 and double spaced.
