Language Objective: Join whole class discussion about the elements of a short story.
Essential Question: What are common storytelling elements?
Today we continued the study and enjoyment of language arts. We reviewed terms like protagonist, antagonist, quest, conflict, and resolution in the context of a dramatic short story. The basis for our discussion was The Princess Bride, a book by William Goldman. I have long wanted to read the novel with AG students; however, I only had one copy of the book and it was borrowed long ago and never returned. We watched the beginning of the film version of The Princess Bride; it was enjoyed by all. Hopefully, some students will be inspired by the film to read the book on their own.Homework: SSR.
