Literature: What Makes a Good Short Story
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- Appropriate grades
- 6–12
- Subjects
- English language arts (literature, reading)
- Provider
- Annenberg Media
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“Join the journey through a classic short story, "A Jury of Her Peers," by Susan Glaspell. Along the way, you'll solve the mystery of whether Minnie Wright killed her husband and explore the story's literary elements. You will also encounter rest stops where you can read more about the structure of story and take part in activities related to A Jury of Her Peers.”
This feature from Annenberg Media Projects Learner Online offers explanations of literary elements: plot development, point of view, character, setting, and theme and includes a short biography of Susan Glaspell.
