Short Story Studio: Reading & Writing

Big stories can come in small packages!

In this engaging ELA class, students will explore a variety of age-appropriate short stories across genres including mystery, adventure, humor, fantasy, survival, and more. Because each selection is short enough to read during class, students will be able to experience the entire story together before diving into discussion, activities, and writing.

Throughout the semester, students will strengthen important reading and language arts skills as they explore plot, character development, setting, conflict, theme, point of view, dialogue, figurative language, and author’s purpose.

Students won’t just read stories—they’ll interact with them! Activities may include predicting endings, comparing characters, debating character choices, rewriting scenes, changing endings, exploring different points of view, and creating original short stories of their own.

This class combines reading comprehension, literary analysis, and creative writing in a fun, manageable format that allows students to explore a new story and new skills throughout the semester.