1. LT – I will be able to plan a short story
LT – I will be able to plan a short story. BR – If you were to write a story, what would it be about?

2. Change – What is change? What do you think of when you hear the word change? Create a situation in which you may have to change.
Choices – What are choices? What do you think of when you hear the word choices? Create a situation in which you may have to make a choice.
Heroism – What is a hero? What are some character traits of heroes? Create a situation in which a hero and their story may be told.
6th Grade – Stories of Change 7th Grade – The Choices We Make 8th Grade – The Challenge of Heroism

3. You have been preselected to work with a partner by Mr. Burger.
6th Grade – You are to create a short story with at least two characters in which they are forced to make a change. Make sure you write about the change and how it affects the characters. (1 page)
7th Grade – You are to create a short story with at least two characters in which they are forced to make a choice. Make sure you write about the choice they must make and how it affects the characters. (1 page)
8th Grade – You are to create a short story about a hero and their journey that he/she must go through. This must be an original hero and show their struggles through their journey. (1 page)
TODAY – You are to outline your short story with your partner. Tomorrow you will begin the rough draft.
Writing Activity

4. 6th Grade – You are to create a short story with at least two characters in which they are forced to make a change. Make sure you write about the change and how it affects the characters. (1 page)
You must answer these questions on your paper:
1.) What are the names of your characters (at least 2) and describe them.
2.) What is the setting of the story?
3.)What was their life like before the change they made? How can you show this?
4.) What is the change they must make?
5.) How will this change impact them? Others?
6.) What is the ending of your story?
6th Grade

5. 7th Grade – You are to create a short story with at least two characters in which they are forced to make a choice. Make sure you write about the choice they must make and how it affects the characters. (1 page)
You must answer these questions on your paper:
1.) What are the names of your characters (at least 2) and describe them.
2.) What is the setting of the story?
3.)What was their life like before the choice they made? How can you show this?
4.) What is the choice they must make?
5.) How will this choice impact them? Others?
6.) What is the ending of your story?
7th Grade

6. 8th Grade – You are to create a short story about a hero and their journey that he/she must go through. This must be an original hero and show their struggles through their journey. (1 page)
You must answer these questions on your paper:
1.) What are the names of your characters (protagonist and antagonist) and describe them.
2.) What is the setting of the story?
3.) Show the 12 Stages of the Hero’s Journey
8th Grade

7. Briefly describe what will be happening in your short story.
Closing