Silent Reading, 20 min

Modern Short Stories

• In a small group, read one of the following stories from the textbook:

1. "Soldier's Home"
2. "Winter Dreams"
3. "A Worn Path"
4. "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall"
5. "Leader of the People"
6. "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
7. "The Life You Save May Be Your Own"

• Be ready for a quiz on Tuesday on your story.
• Prepare a presentation with your group (on poster) including the following information:

1. Identify the setting of the story.
2. Summarize the plot of the story in a paragraph or two.
3. Describe each of the characters in the story. Identify one quote or description of a character that demonstrates their personality.
4. Describe the tone or mood of your story. What words/phrases help to create that mood?
5. Identify the major theme of the story.
6. Read the information about the author in the book (on the pages right before the story begins). Summarize what is important to know about the author for your story.
7. How does this story fit into the ideals of the Modern time period? (see info in the book, pp. 631-643, or on goldenrod sheet)