Teacher will read the handout with the class, calling on different children to read different sections. For each of the 5 on the handout, the teacher will ask the class to “suggestions” provide an example of how this suggestion was demonstrated in one of the stories we read in class: and The Caller, Frankenstein, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Students will be given a copy of the handout Story help from “Suspense Outline”. With classmates and teacher, students will be asked to complete the outline as best they can, filling in ideas for their plot, setting, characters, conflict, and suspenseful elements. Particular emphasis and assistance will be provided for assuring that students create a believable motive for their more sinister actions. For example, in the play character’s the creature murders Dr. brother and fiancé because he has Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s been so violently rejected by Dr. Frankenstein, his creator. Once outlines have been completed and shared with the teacher and a classmate, students may begin typing their suspense story. The writing process can take anywhere from 3-5 class periods. The role during this teacher’s time is to circulate the classroom, checking in with students, reading excerpts of their stories, and offering advice when needed. Students who need additional time to complete their stories may do so at home or after school. At the end of the writing process, students will put their completed work on the Smart Board and share their stories with the class!! Summary: After each writer shares his/her story with the group, students are encouraged to give feedback to the writer. For the first few stories, the teacher can model the types of responses that are appropriate and helpful to the writer. Students are encouraged to share positive comments first, and then provide gentle, helpful critique if necessary. Extension Activity: For extra credit, students may submit their stories to an on line publication. (We will cover this in more detail in future lessons) Lesson 15 Attachment 1 How to Write Scary Ghost Stories that Terrify Your Readers
Teacher will read the handout with the class, calling on different children to read different sections. For each of the 5 “suggestions” on the handout, the teacher will ask the class to provide an example of how this suggestion was demonstrated in one of the stories we read in class: The Caller, Frankenstein, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Students will be given a copy of the handout “Suspense Story Outline”. With help from classmates and teacher, students will be asked to complete the outline as best they can, filling in ideas for their plot, setting, characters, conflict, and suspenseful elements. Particular emphasis and assistance will be provided for assuring that students create a believable motive for their character’s more sinister actions. For example, in the play Frankenstein, the creature murders Dr. Frankenstein’s brother and fiancé because he has been so violently rejected by Dr. Frankenstein, his creator. Once outlines have been completed and shared with the teacher and a classmate, students may begin typing their suspense story. The writing process can take anywhere from 3-5 class periods. The teacher’s role during this time is to circulate the classroom, checking in with students, reading excerpts of their stories, and offering advice when needed. Students who need additional time to complete their stories may do so at home or after school. At the end of the writing process, students will put their completed work on the Smart Board and share their stories with the class!! Summary: After each writer shares his/her story with the group, students are encouraged to give feedback to the writer. For the first few stories, the teacher can model the types of responses that are appropriate and helpful to the writer. Students are encouraged to share positive comments first, and then provide gentle, helpful critique if necessary. Extension Activity: For extra credit, students may submit their stories to an on line publication. (We will cover this in more detail in future lessons) Lesson 15 Attachment 1 How to Write Scary Ghost Stories that Terrify Your Readers