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Here are the teacher pack items for Anecdotes:
Overview In this experience, students analyze an anecdote and explain why the author wrote it. Then, they read a passage to identify the anecdotal parts and examine how anecdotes use engaging word choice. Finally, they write their own stories that include anecdotes. Students will collaborate in small groups for Scene 1 to Scene 3. Divide students into their small groups at the beginning of the experience. Objectives Duration Two class periods. Vocabulary Words Used in “Discovering the World”
An anecdote is a very short story that is interesting or funny. Anecdotes are about real people who experience an event. In this experience, you will read texts that include anecdotes, and you will have the opportunity to write your own text that includes an anecdote.
Objectives
Think about a joke or funny story that you know. Turn and talk with your group members and share your jokes or stories with each other.
After all group members have shared their jokes or stories, work together to answer the following question. Choose a group note taker to write down your group’s ideas.Why do we tell jokes or funny stories?
Discuss group responses. People generally tell jokes or stories because they are entertaining. They can also be used to help the listener make a personal connection to the teller’s message. Then ask students:
