This document outlines an 8th grade English unit on short stories that will last 5 days. It includes analyzing the class of 25 students, setting the main objectives of identifying the 5 elements of a short story through reading, analyzing, and diagramming a story, as well as analyzing themes and creating a short story. Students will use various technologies like YouTube, blogs, images, and more. The daily breakdown includes focusing on the elements, reading a story, plot diagrams, themes, and writing a short story.
