Using published short stories to assist in student writing of war stories.

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Using the collection of stories NMIT TIME TO WRITE, find the stories that use the one line beginnings in previous class.

 

Choose the line or story you like best.

Comment on the following :

1. What is the setting?

2. How does the writer engage your interest?

3. Is there description of place, mood, character?

4. What else would you say is positive about the story you have chosen? Does it deserve a place in the collection?

Using the first story how does the writer use historical facts about World War 1 to create a highly personal story?

Start thinking of ideas you can use from History classes on War to create a story based on fact.  

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Student activity 1

Using the collection of stories NMIT TIME TO WRITE, find the stories that use the one line beginnings in a Learning Bite Construction of short stories.

 

Student activity 2

Choose the opening or story you like best.

Discuss your choice with the class and have comments on the following :

1. What is the setting?

2. How does the writer engage your interest?

3. Is there description of place, mood, character?

4. What else would you say about the story you have chosen? Does it deserve a place in the collection?

Student activity 3

Using the first story how does the writer use historical facts about World War 1 to create a highly personal story?

Start thinking of ideas you can use from History classes on War to create a story based on fact.  

Teacher will provide you with examples of stories from Year 8 students 2013.