1. Short Story Unit
8th Grade English

2. “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl
While listening to the cd read along in your book on pages
Mark the text, on the handout, for the following elements of literature:
Elements of Plot(exposition, inciting event, 2 rising action events, climax, 2 falling action events, resolution)
Foreshadowing (3 examples in text)
Suspense (1 example in text)

3. Narrative Writing Assignment for “The Landlady”
Create an interesting and school appropriate ending for the short story, “The Landlady.” The ending should be between 7 – 10 sentences.
You must write a rough draft in pencil.
After you edit/revise, write a final copy in pen and illustrate your final copy. Use COLOR!
Staple in the following order: Pink sheet, final, and rough draft.
Narrative Writing Assignment for “The Landlady”

4. “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs
While listening to the cd, read along in your textbook on pages 85 – 99.
Fill in the Comparing Stories Chart for the story.
Be prepared to share your findings.
“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs

5. “The Third Wish” by Joan Aiken
While listening to the cd, read along in your textbook on pages 101 – 107.
Finish filling in the Comparing Stories Chart.
Be prepared to share your findings with the class.
“The Third Wish” by Joan Aiken

6. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
While listening to the cd, read along in your textbook on pages 537 – 542.
Complete a plot diagram for the story.
“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

7. Short Story Analysis Project
Complete each section of the project.
You will use a specific story for each section.
Follow directions on your assignment sheet.
Your project is due Tuesday, December 18th by the end of the block and must be in color.
Short Story Analysis Project