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In a small town, a young woman named Clara embarks on a journey of self-discovery, reflecting on her childhood fears and obstacles that shaped her. Through a series of vivid flashbacks, she recalls a mysterious incident that occurred during a community festival that haunted her for years. With the help of her supportive mentor, she learns to confront her past and embrace her strength. As Clara unravels the truth behind her memories, she discovers the transformative power of understanding and love, leading to her ultimate triumph over her fears.
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REQUIREMENTS: MLA Format At LEAST 3 pages Include 5 Vocab. Words from the Vocab. Packet 2 Literary Devices At Least 2 Characters Some Dialogue 1st or 3rd Person Point of View Narrator A Critical Lens Paragraph Option One – Write a ShORT Story
CHOOSE A FOCUS • A Person’s flashback to a childhood event • A Person Overcoming an Obstacle • A Community Event • A Mystery/Fear Incident • PROPOSE YOUR OWN IDEA Option One – Write a ShORT Story
CRITICAL LENS Select one quote. Interpret it and explain how your shot story proves or disproves the quote. • “Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.” – George Santayana, Little Essays, 1920 • “Love is not just caring deeply; it’s, above all, understanding.” -Francoise Sagan, Le Soir, 1960 • “When truth is buried, it chokes, it gathers such explosive force that on the day it breaks out, it blows everything up with it.” – Emile Zola, “J’accuse!” L’Aurore, 1898 • “The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.” – Eldridge Cleaver, Soul on Ice, 1968 Option One – Write a ShORT Story
REQUIREMENTS: • Read an approved short story independently • must be the appropriate reading level • must be 4-6 textbook size pages • may find in a book or online (and print it out) • cannot have been read for another class • Select and write down 5 new vocabulary words, with the sentence they are in, and define them • Complete a Lit Lingo on the short story • Complete a selected essay topic – 4 Body Paragraph minimum Option two – READ A SHORT STORY