Australian+Short+Stories

=Australian Short Stories= =The stories we are covering are:= The Neighbours A Gentleman's Agreement The Children On The Train The Lottery

=Structure Features & Conventions= "Short stories tend to be less complex than novels. Usually a short story focuses on only one incident, has a single plot, a single setting, a small number of characters, and covers a short period of time." "A classic definition of a short story is that one should be able to be read it in one sitting. A classic definition of a short story is that one should be able to be read it in one sitting.." Short stories date back to oral story-telling traditions Thanks Wikipedia! =Literary Devices= What does this mean? What literary devices do the different authors use to construct meaning in relation to the development of character, ideas and themes? =Setting= Hiow does the setting of each story impact on you the reader?

=Context= =The Author's Context=  Context - what does it mean? Context is a broader term than setting. It encompasses real events and circumstances outside the world of the text. Three main contexts to consider are historical, social and cultural. These can often overlap. **Focus Question - How does the 'context' of the novel impact on its construction and interpretation?**

=Historical, Social and Cultural Contexts= **Historical contexts:** the events and circumstances of the time such as wars, key political figures, changes to laws, technology or society.
 * Social contexts:** the nature of society including gender roles, social conventions and social divisions.
 * Cultural contexts:** the cultural features of a social group or historical period are often related to race and ethnicity.

= **Preparing for The Sac** = You must read the question very carefully Ensure that you follow the instructions eg


 * know what an **expository** essay
 * What does it mean to discuss the topic
 * Use the rubric as your guide
 * Plan and write your practice sac
 * Use the PEEL planner and self/peer assess in class using the rubric [[file:PEEL Easy essay writing.doc]]
 * Watch the Clickview film Effective Essay writing.

=**The Sac**=

