Short Story
Mr. Cato
05.19.13

Short Story

A study of short stories, short story authors, and the elements of short fiction are presented.  Stories are analyzed, vocabulary skills are strengthened, and written skills are required.  This course is a literary option for college-bound students and students who enjoy reading.

Readings and Resources

(Alphabetical by Story Title)

"All Summer in a Day"

"An Occerrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

"A&P"

"A Rose for Emily"

"A Worn Path"

"The Bet"

"The Cask of Amontillado"

"The Darling"

"Death by Scrabble"

"The Euphio Question"

"Hills Like White Elephants"

"Hop-Frog"

"I'm a Fool"

"In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried"

"Lamb to the Slaughter"

"The Laughing Man"

"The Man Who was Almost a Man"

"Marigolds"

"The Monkey's Paw"

"Rapaccini's Daughter"

"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"

"Story of an Hour"

"The Things They Carried"

"The Veldt"

"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"

"Why Don't You Dance"

"The Yellow Wallpaper"