Short Stories

PLEASE NOTE: This course is one semester in length. Primary Grade: 10 Grade Range: 9, 10 Credit Equivalency: Semester: 0.5 Credits COURSE DESCRIPTION NCAA Eligible CourseShort Stories exposes students to the basic characteristics, writing style, and literary elements of a story. From characters, point of view, and setting to techniques such as suspense and irony, students learn how short stories provide readers with the opportunity to experience different story lines in a precise and defined format. Students become acquainted with the compact nature of the short story literary form and each author’s ability to weave exciting, interesting narratives in such short, tight spaces. Students learn the importance of being concise, recognizing that good literature does not necessarily have to be lengthy in order to be captivating. TEACHER SERVICES All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The cou