Name : ___________________ Due Date : _________________

Short Story Publication

Objective: To write an engaging short story and publish the story using Weebly. Your Weebly publication will also highlight the following elements of your story: character, theme, and important quotations. Instructions: 1. Go to www. Weebly.com and set up a basic, free website. You will need a valid email address. 2. Create a title for your website (URL). [title of your story][your first and last initial].weebly.com Do not use your real first and last name at any time on the page. Choose a pen name for use around your site, but your URL must include your actual first and last initial (so we know it is actually you!) 3. Go to the PAGES tab. Create the following PAGES: 1. ABOUT THE AUTHOR 2. SHORT STORY 3. THEMES 4. CHARACTERS 5. QUOTATIONS 6. CITATIONS

4. What do I include on each page? ABOUT THE AUTHOR 1. This page gives your readers some brief insight into your life and who you are as a writer. You can find similar examples on inside cover flaps or back pages of many novels. 2. Refer to yourself using your pen name. 3. Optional: you can mention your current city of residence, previous cities, grade (dont name your school), academic interests, personal interests, goals and aspirations for the future, describe your idea of the perfect day, write about what inspires you, photos. SHORT STORY 1. This page includes the proofread, publish-quality copy of your short story. This is it. Make it good.

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Name : ___________________ Due Date : _________________ THEMES 1. Recall, topics and themes are two different things. 2. Write one or two possible theme statements for your story and explain each one in 3-5 sentences. CHARACTERS 1. You may include a photo for each character. Free photos are found at: (http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/) 2. Briefly describe each character 3. Characterization: what are the qualities of this character? How are these characteristics revealed throughout the story, that is, are they revealed directly (we are told what to think by the narrator) or indirectly (through the characters speech, thoughts or actions)? Provide examples from the story. QUOTATIONS 1. Select at least 3 important quotations from your story. 2. In 3-5 sentences, explain the significance of each quotation. Does it reveal something about character, plot (conflict), setting, or theme that is crucial to the development of your story? CITATIONS photos and content 1. Did you know it is illegal to post a copyrighted picture from the internet? If you copy and post a photo publicly (like on this website you are creating) then you need to cite your source. 2. Create a list of citations like this: Photo Sources description of photo and address in brackets Photo of fire-breathing dragon (www.flickr.com/creativecommons/) Other Sources description and address in brackets World Health Organization (www.who.int)

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Name : ___________________ Due Date : _________________

Language and Style - (mechanics) spelling, grammar, Organization Content short story contains a purposeful plot, sentence structure (syntax). Website is development of characters, conflict and a satisfying complete and conclusion (dnouement). contains all 6 sections.

Beginning (1-2) Limited understanding and communication of topic or theme, no purpose or too vague Detail, development, support, too brief to accomplish task No imagination or sensitivity, awareness of audience, and idea is too simplistic.

Developing (3-4) Limited understanding and communication of relevant aspects of topic or theme, confusing purpose Not enough detail, development, support Limited imagination, sensitivity, awareness of audience, and idea is too obvious

Proficient (5-6) Sufficient understanding and communication of topic or theme

Accomplished (7-8) Good understanding and communication of the relevant aspects of the topic or theme Substantial detail, development, support Substantial degree of imagination and awareness of audience, makes people say huh out of interest. Clear, interesting visuals that have perceptive link to message Website is complete and engages reader interest

Adequate detail, development, support Some degree of imagination, awareness of audience, clichd idea

Visuals show inappropriate or simplistic link to message Website is incomplete

Visuals exist but do not link effectively to message Website is missing 3 or more elements

Some visuals are used which link obviously to message Website is missing 1-2 elements, but is satisfactory

Exemplary (9-10) Perceptive understanding and communication of the relevant aspects of the topic or theme Consistently displays illustrative detail, development, support High degree of imagination and awareness of audience, thinks beyond the obvious: helps people see things in a new way. Effective, innovative visuals that enhance message. Website is complete and has a wow! factor

Vocabulary is often inappropriate and limited Very frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax persistently confuse text (makes it super hard to understand) Little attempt has been made to use a suitable register (has not considered the audience at all)

Vocabulary is sometimes inappropriate and somewhat varied Regular errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax confuse text Attempts to use a register (formal vs. informal word choice) suitable to intention and audience (considers the audience but in unsuccessful)

Vocabulary is usually appropriate and generally varied Some errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax sometimes confuse text Often uses a register (formal vs. informal word choice) suitable to intention and audience (is obviously aimed at the audience)

Vocabulary is appropriate and varied Occasional errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax rarely confuses text Consistently uses a register (formal vs. informal word choice) suitable to intention and audience (is totally aimed at the audience)

Vocabulary is always appropriate and varied Very infrequent errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax Mastered the use of a register (formal vs. informal word choice) suitable to intention and audience (aims at an audience in a way that makes the audience connect powerfully)

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