How to write a short story
- 1. Elements of a Short Story
- 2. Definition of a Short Story Tells about a single event or experience Fictional (not true) 500 to 15,000 words in length It has a beginning, middle, and end Creates an impression on the reader
- 3. Elements of a Short Story Setting Characterization Plot Conflict Climax Resolution Theme Point of view
- 4. Short Story Vocabulary Setting :Tells the reader where and when the story takes place.
- 5. Short Story Vocabulary Characterization: Creation of imaginary people who appear to be real to the reader. The writer gives information about the characters in the story.
- 6. Short Story Vocabulary Plot: A series of events through which the writer reveals what is happening, to whom, and why.
- 7. Short Story Vocabulary Conflict: Is a problem in the story that needs to be resolved.
- 8. Short Story Vocabulary Climax: When the action comes to its highest point of conflict.
- 9. Short Story Vocabulary Resolution: The story’s action after the climax until the end of the story. The “conclusion” of the story.
- 10. Short Story Vocabulary Theme: The story’s main ideas. The “message” the writer intends to communicate by telling the story.
- 11. Short Story Vocabulary Point of view: The position of the narrator of the story and what the writer sees from that vantage point.
- 12. Elements of a Short Story Setting Characterization Plot Conflict Climax Resolution Theme Point of view
- 13. Great writers are able to use the elements of the short story with such precision that the reader is caught up in the action of the story. This is a mark of a good story and our goal as a writer. Short Story
Editor's Notes
- #2: Students will be provided a copy of the power point presentation in outline form. The outline form will have blanks to be filled in during the presentation. This presentation is in preparation of writing a short story for their portfolio. This presentation was designed for a resource Language Arts class; students having learning and behavior disorders.