Short Story Assignment

Writing a Short Story

Using one of the pictures from “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick,”  you will write your own short story.

1.   Create a brainstorm web.

2.  Create an outline for your story as taught to you in class.

3.  Type your rough draft.  Ensure that is has all of the elements of a short story.  Ensure you have implemented literary devices as well. (eg:  similes, metaphors, personification, irony etc.)  Use these appropriately, where they make sense in your story.

4.  Edit your story.  Share it with a friend.  Conference with your teacher.

5.  Create a title page for your story.  This must be hand drawn.  It must include the title, the author (you) and graphics that represent the story.

Timeline:

Rough draft due: Thursday, November 5th

Good Copy with Title Page due:  Wednesday, November 10th.

Hard Copy of Rubrics provided.