Lesson Plan

Dramatic Structure of the Short Story

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The second instructional activity in a series of fourteen, this plan takes the short story basics a step further. Learners complete a quiz about the story from the previous day, discuss the text, learn about Anton Chekhov, and work in groups to begin reading analyzing "The Bet."

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations
  • The presentation referenced in the plan is not included; however, you could use the note-taking page as a reference as you create your own presentation, or search Lesson Planet for a similar presentation
  • The triple entry vocabulary journal is not included, but is a general graphic organizer that could be found with a Lesson Planet or Google search
Pros
  • Comes with a copy of the text, analysis questions, a link to a video about Chekhov, a quiz, and a note-taking page
  • Includes collaborative work as well as teacher-led instruction
Cons
  • A few materials are not provided; see the Teaching Tips tab for more information and suggestions