Elements of A Short Story Lesson Plan

Detailed Lesson Plan in Teaching and Assessment of Literature
Elements of a Short Story
Prepared By: Joela S. Castil
I. Objectives
At the end of this lesson the students should be able to:
a. Identify the elements of a short story.

b. Differentiate the elements of a short story.
c. Distinguish elements of a short story in a given text.
II. Subject Matter
Topic: Elements of a Short Story
Listening Text: “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
Reference: www.english-for-students.com
Materials: Pictures, Visual Aids, Flash Cards,

PowerPoint Presentation
III. Procedure
A. Learning Activities
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Prayer
Good Morning Class! Good Morning Ma’am!
Let us all stand and Pray. In the Name of the Father of the
Son and of The Holy Spirit Amen.
B. Greetings
Good Morning Class! Good Morning Ma’am.
So how’s your day! Is it good so It was great Ma’am.

far?
C. Checking of Attendance
Now, let us check the (Students will tell who’s absent
attendance. for the day)
It is nice to hear that only one

among all of you is absent.
D. Review
Do you still remember our last Yes, Ma’am.
lesson?
What is it all about? Student Answer: Our last lesson
was all about the definition of
Literature.
Very Good!
Who can give the definition of Student will volunteer to
Literature? answer.
Very Good!
E. Motivation
Before we start our interesting
lesson for today, I want the class
to be divided into 3 groups.
I will give each group an

envelope that contains puzzle Yes, Ma’am.
pieces to be arranged and
afterwards, you are going to post
it on the board.
Kindly assign a representative

from each group to give an idea The students group themselves
about the image formed out if the into three.
puzzle pieces. There are only 3
minutes for you to do the
activity.
Is that clear? Yes, Ma’am.

GROUP ACTIVITY:
(Teacher distributes the

envelopes)
May the representatives of each

group come in front and say
something about the picture formed
by your group?
Based on the given pictures,

what do you think is our lesson
for today?
Let us have first the vocabulary

terms that we will be encountering
on our listening text.
Unlocking of Difficulties
Identify the meaning of the

underlined term from the given Students do the activity.
choices below.
1. She detested her neighbor for

being so mean.
2. Mathilde dashed outside to
avoid being seen in her shabby
coat.
3. He was the one who catapulted
his friend to court that girl.
4. They decided to take a jaunt
for they are too exhausted.
5. Rhea was so aghast to find out
that her best friend was dead.
Choices:
 Pushed
 Hated
 Beautiful
 Worn out
 Break
 Shocked
Now, let’s have a short story by

Yes, Ma’am.
Guy de Maupassant entitled “The
Necklace”.
Before we move on to the story,

I am going to present to you the
guide questions that you will
answer at the end of the story.
Guide Questions:
1. Why did the invitation

displease Madame Loisel?
2. Why did Mme. Loisel borrow a
necklace from Mme. Foreister?
3. What efforts were made to find

Mme. Forestier’s necklace?
4. Describe in your own words how

the Loisels life changed after
they had paid for the new
necklace?
5. What was Mme. Foreister’s
reaction when the necklace was
returned?
Listening Activity
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
In Paris during the 19th

century, there was a middle- class
girl, Mathilde Loisel, who
desperately wished she was
wealthy. She got looks and charm,
but had a bad luck to be born into
a family of clerks who married her
to another clerk, Monsieur Loisel,
in the ministry of Public
Instruction. Mathilde was so
convinced she’s meant to be rich
that she detested her life and
spends all day dreaming and
despairing about the fabulous life
she’s not having. She envisioned
footmen, feasts, fancy furniture,
and strings of rich young men to
seduce. One day, Mr. Loisel came
home with an invitation to a fancy
ball thrown by his boss. He had
gone to a lot of trouble to get
the invitation, but Mathilde’s
first reaction was to throw a fi.
She didn’t have anything to
wear,and couldn’t possibly go! Her
husband was upset ti her
displeasure and using money that
he was saving to buy a hunting
rifle, gave Mathilde 400 francs to
use. It’s not too long before
Mathilde threw another fit,
though, this time because she had
no jewels. So, Mr. Loisel
suggested her to go and see her
friend, Mme. Forestier, a rich
woman who could probably lend her
something.
Mathilde went to see Mme.
Forestier, and she was in luck.
Mathilde was able to borrow a
gorgeous diamond necklace. With
the necklace, she’s sure to be a
stunner. The night of the ball
arrives, and Mathilde had the time
of her life. Everyone loved her
and she is absolutely admired. She
and her husband did not leave
until 4am. Mathilde suddenly
dashed outside to avoid being seen
in her shabby coat. But once back
at home, Mathilde made a
horrifying discovery: the diamond
necklace was gone. Mr. Loisel
spent all of the next day, and even
the next week,searching the city
for the necklace,but found
nothing. It’s gone. So he and
Mathilde decided they had no
choice but to buy Mme. Forestier a
new necklace. They visited one
jewelry store after another until
at last, they found a necklace
that looked just the same as the
one they lost. Unfortunately, it’s
36 thousand francs. Mr. Loisel
went massively into debt and
bought the necklace, and Mathilde
returned it to Mme.Forestier.
Buying the necklace catapulted the
Loisels into poverty for the next
ten years. They lost their house,
their maid, their comfortable
lifestyle and on top of it all,
Mathilde lost her good looks.
After ten years, all the debts
were finally paid, and Mathilde
was out for a jaunt in a town.
There she came across Mme.
Forestier, rich and beautiful as
ever. Mathilde decided to tell
Mme. Forestier the sad story of
the necklace and her ten years of
poverty and she did. At that
point, Mme. Forestier, aghast,
revealed to Mathilde that the
necklace she lost was just a fake.
It was worth only five hundred
francs. Mathilde only smiled sadly
to Mme. Forestier and walked away.
Do you understand the story of

“The Necklace?” Yes, Ma’am.
F. Presentation
Student Answer
Let’s now answer the guide Yes, Ma’am.

questions. Who wants to read and The invitation displeased Mathilde
answer number 1? because she had nothing to wear
for the party. Mathilde borrowed a
necklace to be matched with her
dress to Mme. Foreister so that
she will be gorgeous at the party.
Good! How about number 2? Student Answer
Excellent. Then number 3? Student Answer
Bravo! How about number 4? And Student Answer

number 5?
In understanding short story, we

have elements that will guide us
to make it comprehensive and Students will watch the video.
clear. We are going to watch a
video and you may jot down notes
about the facts presented in the
video.
Are you now ready? (Teacher

Yes, Ma’am.
plays the video)
Since, the video presentation
has helped you to have knowledge
about the 5 elements of a short
story.
f. Discussion
Okay Class. This Morning I am

going to discuss about the
elements of a short story.
Do you have any idea about the Yes/No Ma’am.

elements of a short story?
A short story is a short work of

fiction. Fiction, as you know, is
prose writing about imagined
events and characters.
Hannah, Can you read the other Yes, Ma’am.

definition of a short story? (Student will read)
Thank You!
(Teacher will discussed about

short story).
Now, let us move on to the
elements of a short story.
Paul, based on the video clip (Student will answer: Based on the
what are the elements of a short video clip the elements of a short
story. story are: characters, settings,
plot, conflict and theme.
Exactly.
Character:
A character is a person, or
sometimes even an animal, who
takes part in the action of a short
story or other literary work.
Setting:
The setting of a short story is
the time and place in which it
happens. Authors often use
descriptions of landscape,
scenery, buildings, seasons or
weather to provide a strong sense
of setting.
Plot:
A plot is a series of events and
character actions that relate to
the central conflict.
Conflict:
The conflict is a struggle between
two people or things in a short
story. The main character is
usually on one side of the central
conflict.
On the other side, the main
character may struggle against
another important character,
against the forces of nature,
against society, or even against
something inside himself or
herself (feelings, emotions,
illness).
Theme:
The theme is the central idea or
belief in a short story.
Do you have any clarifications (Student will Answer)

about our lesson? Any questions?
Well done, Class!

g. Analysis
For you to apply what you have

learned, let’s have an activity
regarding the story “The
Necklace.”
To understand the story better,

we are going to dissect the story
employing the elements we have
learned a while ago.
I have here a box that contains
blank strips of papers and some
that have an element of a short
story written in it. Some of your
classmates will give the
characters, setting, plot,
conflict, and theme. But there’s a
twist. You won’t only tell us the
answer but there task that you
must do before or during you
answer the question.
Is my instruction clear? Yes, Ma’am.

Character:
Choose 2 of your classmates. The
three of you should act as the Students will do the activity.
characters in the story
Setting:
Answer the question alone. You can Students will do the activity.
do it!
Plot:
Choose 2 of your classmates. Act
out the introduction, climax, and Students will do the activity.
ending. Conflict: Answer it as if
you are really in conflict.
Theme:
Express your answer by means of a Students will do the activity.
charade.
Characters:
 Mathilde Loisel
 Monsieur Loisel
 Madam Jeanne Forestier
Setting:
 Paris; 19th century
Plot:
 Introduction: Mathilde had
nothing to wear to the party.
 Climax: She had lost the
diamond necklace lent by Mme.
Forestier.
 Ending: Mme. Forestier
revealed that the necklace
was a fake.
Conflict:
 Internal Conflict Mathilde
had a great desire to be
rich. She was not contented
with her life and always
craved something that she
could not have.
Theme:
Contentment, Honesty, Simplicity
 If she were only contented
even with the little
blessings she had, she would
have not suffered that much.
 If Mathilde possessed honesty
to Mme.Forestier, she would
not have lived a miserable
life.
 Simplicity is based how
grateful you are with your
life and its blessings.
Excellent!
What are the 5 elements of a Students will Answer Orally

short story?
Correct!
Do you have any questions Student Answer.

regarding our topic?
I am pleased with your

participation. Well done class!
Let us all clap our hands for Students clap their hands for
your active participation about their active participation.
our discussion this morning.
IV. Evaluation
To determine if you really learned from our lesson, I will give you
a quiz.
Directions:
For your quiz this time, you will read another short story
entitled “Monkey’s Paw” by: W.W. Jacobs. I will read the first
paragraph, and afterwards, each group will read the following
paragraphs. After reading the story, you will answer the questions I
have provided and write your answers in one fourth sheet of paper.
MONKEY’S PAW(A Summary) By: W.W.
On a dark, stormy night in England, Mr. and Mrs. White and their
adult son Herbert – are inside enjoying a cozy evening around the
fire. Soon, Sergeant-Major Morris arrives at their house and throws
the monkey's paw into the fire but White quickly retrieves it. Morris
warns White, but White, thinking about what he could use the paw for,
ignores him.
Mr. White wishes for £200 to be used as the final payment on his
house. After making the wish, his son Herbert is killed by machinery
at the factory where he works, and the couple gets compensation of
£200. Ten days after the funeral, Mrs. White, almost mad with grief,
asks her husband to use the paw to wish Herbert back to life.
Reluctantly, he does so. Shortly afterwards there is a knock at the
door. Mrs. White fumbles at the locks in an attempt to open the door.
Mr. White knows, however, that he cannot allow their revived son in,
as his appearance will be too hideous. Mr. White was required to
identify the body, which had been mutilated by the accident. It has
now lain buried for more than a week. While Mrs. White tries to open
the door, Mr. White makes his third wish, and the knocking stops.
Mrs. White opens the door to find no one there. We have learned that
all of us should be honest at all times and must live a simple life
to be happy.
The five elements of a short story are the characters, setting, theme,
plot, and conflict.
Guide Questions:
1. Who are the characters in the story?

a. W.W Jacobs,Mr. and Mrs. White, Herbert,and Sgt. Morris
b. Mr. and Mrs. White, Herbert,Sgt. Morris
c. Sgt. Morris, Monkey’s Paw,Herbert
2. Where did the story take place? a. USA b. Mexico c. England 3.

When did the story happen?
a. Bright, sunny day
b. Dark, stormy night
c. Rainy afternoon
4. Which of the following was the introduction of the story?

a. Sgt. Morris arrived and threw the monkey’s paw into the fire but
Mr. White retrieved it.
b. Mr. White wishes for £200 to be used as the final payment on his
house.
c. Herbert is killed by machinery.
5. Which of the following was the climax of the story?

a. There was a knock on the door but Mrs. White found no one.
b. Sgt. Morris had a bad experience with the monkey’s paw and threw
it away.
c. Herbert died and the employers gave the Whites £200 the exact
amount Mr. White wished for.
6. Which of the following was the ending of the story?

a. Sgt. Morris died for throwing the monkey’s paw.
b. There was a knock on the door as Mr. White made his wish, but found
no one.
c. Mrs. White fumbles at the locks in an attempt to open the door.
CONFLICT
7. What was the conflict of the story?

a. Internal Conflict
b. External Conflict
c. None of the above THEME
8. What was the theme or main idea of the story?

a. Death
b. Love
c. Danger
9. Major moral lesson of the story:
a. Be careful what you wish for.
b. Greediness always leads people into danger.
c. Always follow the warning of an experienced person
10. The author of the Monkey’s Paw

a. Charles Dickens
b. W.W. Jacobs
c. William Shakespeare
V. Assignment
For your assignment, search for Freytag’s Pyramid and its function.
Write it in your notebook.

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Detailed Lesson Plan in Teaching and Assessment of Literature

Elements of a Short Story

Prepared By: Joela S. Castil

At the end of this lesson the students should be able to:

a. Identify the elements of a short story.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Elements of a Short Story

Listening Text: “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant

Materials: Pictures, Visual Aids, Flash Cards,

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

So how’s your day! Is it good so It was great Ma’am.

It is nice to hear that only one

I will give each group an

Kindly assign a representative

Is that clear? Yes, Ma’am.

(Teacher distributes the

May the representatives of each

Based on the given pictures,

Let us have first the vocabulary

Identify the meaning of the

1. She detested her neighbor for

Now, let’s have a short story by

Before we move on to the story,

1. Why did the invitation

3. What efforts were made to find

4. Describe in your own words how

The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

In Paris during the 19th

Do you understand the story of

Let’s now answer the guide Yes, Ma’am.

Good! How about number 2? Student Answer

Excellent. Then number 3? Student Answer

Bravo! How about number 4? And Student Answer

In understanding short story, we

Are you now ready? (Teacher

Okay Class. This Morning I am

Do you have any idea about the Yes/No Ma’am.

A short story is a short work of

Hannah, Can you read the other Yes, Ma’am.

(Teacher will discussed about

Do you have any clarifications (Student will Answer)

Well done, Class!

For you to apply what you have

To understand the story better,

Is my instruction clear? Yes, Ma’am.

What are the 5 elements of a Students will Answer Orally

Do you have any questions Student Answer.

I am pleased with your

MONKEY’S PAW(A Summary) By: W.W.

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. Where did the story take place? a. USA b. Mexico c. England 3.

4. Which of the following was the introduction of the story?

5. Which of the following was the climax of the story?

6. Which of the following was the ending of the story?

7. What was the conflict of the story?

8. What was the theme or main idea of the story?

10. The author of the Monkey’s Paw

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