visually-based narrative The ideal freelancerforthis project should have a knackforstorytelling with a horror twist and experience in writing scriptsfor2D animation. The final product should hold the viewer's attention and be perfectfora 3am scare. The story should be suitableforteenagers, with age...
Your Little Friend the Fifth Grade Booktable of contentsThis thin, pocket-sized book -- no title on its cover -- whose brittle pages made soft crackling protests when opened easily drew me into its long-gone world. I'd expected an accountant's ledger, columns of faded numbers, given its...
Why we love it: Hughes tackles race and discrimination in a story about a community that reverses a decision to award a local teen a scholarship when they learn that she is Black. It’s a compelling and troubling story that ends with a note of inspiration and is rich for discussion. 30....
Last week’s post aboutwhat to look for in a short storyreceived a lot of likes, and reading the current issue ofEllery Queen Mystery Magazineoffers the opportunity to put those insights to the test. And, the competition was fierce. Here’s what the panel of experts said they (and editor...
In particular, the money paid to Mick has been changed from £20 to £50, to take into account inflation since the story was first published. Have students listen out for and note down any other changes, which are variations in wording, such as money for jam / money for old rope. ...
Collections of Tamil short stories for kids to read! Goal is to encourage reading and serve as a gateway to kids reading even more. StoryWeaver Story Stories(early readers to Grade 3 with pictures on each page & < 250 words) 19 Flash Card Stories- Level 1 ...
story, based on a true story I had heard, that I had been sitting on for a while and wasn’t sure what to do with. So, in a way, Quick Reads benefited both me as well as their readers, because I was able to use this gem of an idea which was too small for a larger book. ...
Don’t send a fluffy kitten story to the Journal of Dark Fiction, for example. Start writing and don’t stop Take the plunge and start writing. Don’t be disheartened if your short stories aren’t quite the way you want them to be – writing well is a lot harder than it looks, ...
literary essay.Objectivesshort stories6TH GRADEThe beauty of the short storyShort stories can take us to another world; they may introduce us to new ideas or remind us of our own lives.Ann Walters, author of "Books on the Table" blog, offers five strong reasons for reading short stories. ...
4.Thank You, Ma’amby Langston Hughes Like “Charles,” this is another classic, well-known story. An older woman takes a young man under her wing after he attempts to steal her purse. As they spend time together, she teaches him a valuable lesson about life. It’s perfect for upper...