The Fox and the Crow

• Pedagogisch werk
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Writing a Short Story

Objective

At the end of this lesson:

You will learn the elements of a short story and practice writing your own short story (inspired by the given tale).

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00:16

How do they introduce the story?

1. With a question
2. Character with a dilemma
3. With a flashback
4. Time or place introduction

00:36

What is the main problem in the story?

the fox is hungry, he sees that the crow has food and he wants it.

02:00

wich perspective is being use in the story?

1. First person and third person
2. First person
3. Third person
4. Second and third person

02:54

How does the fox solve his problem?

03:07

What do you think the moral of this story is?

Moral: Beware of flatterers. They often want something from you.

Elements of a Short Story:

Characters: Who is in the story?

Setting: Where and when does the story take place?

Plot: What happens in the story?

Conflict: What is the main problem or challenge?

Resolution: How is the problem solved?

Story time

Now it's time to continue your own story!

• How far are you?
• Have you gathered images you can use? 
• In groups of three come over to my table to discuss these questions.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.