Other
Definition: Fiction v. Nonfiction
This writing and reading tutorial provides a detailed explanation of the difference between fiction and nonfiction in rhetoric.
Other
How the Language Works: Fiction
This article discusses the characteristics of fiction and the expectations that readers have.
Other
How the Language Really Works: Novels and Stories
This brief article explains perspective, types of narrators, and the elements of fiction.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: The Short Story [Pdf]
A short group of exercises for students concerning the elements of a short story. Allows students to examine the major story elements, then apply those elements to a given piece of literature.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Determining Methods of Characterization [Pdf]
A brief organizer in which students can document how a character in literature is presented, through either direct or indirect characterization. Provides labels, examples, and sections for textual support.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Characters and Setting
This lesson introduces the connection between characters and setting in fiction writing.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Analyzing Characterization
This lesson introduces the elements of character analysis and uses Poe's "Tell Tale Heart" for an example. RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Background vs. Integral Setting
This lesson compares background (settings that do not affect the story) and integral settings (the story depends on the setting to make sense).
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: The Four Types of Writing Trivia Quiz
A fifteen-question quiz in which the reader identifies a type of writing for each situation: argumentation, exposition, narrative, or description. Correct answers are displayed once answers are submitted.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Short Story Elements Trivia Quiz
This site shares a short story elements trivia game. Examples of short story elements are applied to high school classic literature.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Plot and the Most Dangerous Game
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches students about plot and gives examples from short story and also highlights vocabulary.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Short Story Unit Applying Literary Terms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a review and assessment of a collection of short stories. The following literary terms are applied to the stories: plot structure, types of characters, characterization, irony,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Evaluation Peer's Stories
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed for students to have a guideline for evaluating a peer's stories. Once a peer or teacher has read another peer's story, this will guide you on traits to look for in a good...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Setting and Conflict
This lesson explains the relationship between setting and conflict in fiction writing.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Evaluating Character and Plot in Literature [Pdf]
A brief graphic organizer which allows students to evaluate the literary elements of plot and character in a given piece of literature. Also includes a section which requires textual support. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Indirect vs. Direct Characterization
This lesson introduces indirect (learn about the characters through speech, thoughts, actions, physical description, other character's feelings) and direct characterization (author tells the reader about the character) in fiction...
Caro Clarke
Caro Clarke: Writing Advice: Beginner's Four Faults
This site is a personal site from Caro Clarke. The third installment in this series looks at the four major mistakes made by beginning authors. The main idea of this article is that the author needs to be able to combine dialogue with...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Character
This lesson introduces the purpose and types of characters in fiction writing. W.9-10.3b Narrative techn
TES Global
Blendspace: What Makes Stories Scary?
A learning module that includes fourteen links to websites, videos, and activities on writing scary stories. Lessons focus on vocabulary, plot and character development, elements of gothic stories, tone and mood, suspense, and more.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Lesson Plans on Writing Short Stories
This lesson focuses on teacher preparation of lesson plans before attempting to teach students to write short stories. It includes questions to ask yourself, ideas for activities, and a sample lesson plan.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Literature: Analyzing Theme
Article explains how to find the theme in a piece of literature by asking yourself a series of questions as you read. RL.9-10.1 Analyzing Theme. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2