We have come to the last part of this virtual class and it is related to short stories.
What are they?
They are a piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting. So, if you are not a big fan of reading this kind of stories are for you.
Some characteristics:
The have all the elements of dramatic structure as it is shown in the followin picture:
As you can see in the image a short story has a beginning, a middle, and an end, but in a condensed form and less complex than a novel.
In the book, you are introduced to a short story, but we are going to do a little twist, not using the book this time you will go to the following link:
It has a short story "THe Gift of the Magi" by O.Henry, but the great part is that you can listen to it and read it. So, let's pay attention to it.
Then, make a mind map about the story. Also, make a list of 10 new words that you learn and with 5 of them write sentences.
Post the words and the sentences as a comment and send by email the mind map that can be done using this site:
Or you can use any other source you like.
Words: Cries, Fence, Expenses, Shining, Anger, Whisper, Tore, Joy, Shells, Unwisely, Pennies
ResponderBorrarSentences:
One cousin of mine like picking up pretty shells on the beach.
The babies’ cries can become very annoying.
Being a father is one of the greatest joys that can exist for men.
He found it hard to contain his anger.
She quickly tore a piece of paper.
1. Penny
ResponderBorrar2. Fence
3. Shopkeeper
4. Tear
5. Joy
6. Alas
7. Comb
8. Couch
9. The magi
10. Wise
1. A long time ago, a penny was enough money to buy something. Now it is nothing.
2. He had to make a fence round the property due the increase of robberies.
3. It is so difficult to wrap the gifts and people always tear the gift wrap.
4. I lost the comb, that is why my hair is messed up.
5. This couch is new, so do not sit on it.
Vocabulary
ResponderBorrar1. Magi
2. fence
3. expenses
4. pan
5. fixed upon
6. frightened
7. shall
8. tore
9. alas
10. wise
Sentences
1. Christmas eve generate a lot of expenses, with all the gifts and dinners.
2. I was cooking a delicious chicken in the pan.
3. The gift was beautifully wrapped and he tore it mercilessly.
4. My grandpa was a wise old man, I learned a lot from him.
5. There was a beautiful place with apples trees but we couldn't get in to take one because it had a fence.
New words: The Magi, Pennies, Fence, Wings, Chain, Whisper, Anger, Awaken, Tore, Shell
ResponderBorrarSentences:
The Magi brought gifts to the baby Jesus.
Those sweets cost only a few pennies.
I have to paint my fence with a different color.
I would like to have wings just for a day.
I want to buy my mom a beautiful chain, which combines with a nice dress.
She whispered to me that I was the love of her life.
I felt full of anger when I was robbed.
She needs to awaken early.
That soccer player tore his ligament.
I like to collect shells when I go to the beach.
New words and sentences:
ResponderBorrar- Stood
- Fence
- Magi: The Magi gave gifts to Jesus.
- Wise: You must listen advices if you want to be a wise.
- Combs: Brushes are better than combs to care your hair.
- Tore
- Shells: Collect shells from the beaches is illegal.
- Edge
- Coat: Coats are excellent to protect your body on cold days and look well.
- Worthy
New words: tears, coat, magi, breath, pan, expenses, whispered,shopkeeper, anger, tore
ResponderBorrarsentences:
1) The cat tore the window curtains
2) I believe that this shopkeeper have a lot of patience
3) I was scared because someone had whispered in my ear
4)If I were a teacher, I would have a bottle that says: student's tears
5) This month I had many expenses for studies
1. Penny: I do not have a single penny.
ResponderBorrar2. Fence: On the other side of this fence there is a beautiful house.
3. Tore: We have to tore that thing right now.
4. Obeying: We have to grow up obeying what it says in the Bible.
5. Magi: Tomorrow we will have gifts of the magi.
6. Whispered.
7. Awaken.
8. Brightness.
9. Desire.
10. Wisest.
Pennies
ResponderBorrarWorthy
Fence
Reach
Shopkeeper
Desire
Prayer
Sudden
Combs
Wise
Sentences:
The student felt he was worthy of a higher grade in his exam.
The woman had always had the desire of being a singer.
The old woman made prayers every day for his sons to be well.
Life can end up in a sudden moment because of any silent disease.
It is wise to do homework with a lot of time before.