Unit 1.10 - Short stories and novels - 10.1-10.4

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Short stories and novels

Unit 1.10

Page 58-59

Exercise 10.1-10.4

Central question

What makes a story?

1.10 In your opinion, is this a story?
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1. Yes
2. No

1.10 Explain your answer to the previous question

10.2 Six word stories

In activity 10.2 you are asked to consider whether or not stories a-j could qualify as 'stories'. 

Create a set of qualities which make a set of words a story. 

Answer these questions in a notebook or OneNote file. 

Then watch the video on the next slide

Did you have the same list as in the video? What might have been missing?

10.3 According to the qualities in activity 10.2, is text 1.38 a story according to you?

1. Yes
2. No

10.4 Plot

One aspect of storytelling is a plot. Plot is the main events in a work of fiction. 

Watch the video in the next slide to learn more about the seven basic plot types. Answer the questions in the video.

Which plot type is Harry Potter according to the video.

1. The quest
2. Rags to riches
3. Rebirth
4. Overcoming the monster

Which fairy tale is a rags to riches story?

1. Hansel and Gretel
2. Sleeping beauty
3. Cinderella
4. Beauty and the Beast

Which plot type is 'The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe' according to the video.

1. The quest
2. Rags to riches
3. Voyage and return
4. Overcoming the monster

Which plot type is 'Breaking Bad' according to the video.

1. The quest
2. Rags to riches
3. Tragedy
4. Rebirth

10.4 Pick one of your favourite stories of all time. List the title and explain which plot type it follows.

What makes a good story?

Is there a question you still have or a comment you would like to make?