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Setting of a Short Story: 2 x Analysis Tables, 1 x Graphic Organizer-High School

By EduHive Learning Resources

Dive into the influence of setting on characters, mood, and themes with this 13-page engaging and comprehensive resource. Created for busy teachers, this print-and-go workbook can also seamlessly integrate into digital platforms like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas. Part of the Anatomy of Short Stories series, this resource focuses on the time, place, and context of a story’s setting, using Kate Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour" as a sample for guided analysis.

Why Use This Resource?

  • Save time with this no-prep, ready-to-use workbook.
  • Flexible application for short stories (or novels).
  • Structured tools to help students explore how historical, social, cultural, and political contexts influence a story's world.
  • Supports independent work, paired and group discussions, or teacher-led facilitation.
  • Perfect for assignments, in-class activities, or homework.

What’s Inside?

  • 2 x Analysis Tables: Help students take organized notes on the time, place, and context of the setting and its impact on the story.
  • 1 x Graphic Organizer: A visual tool to analyze how the setting shapes characters, mood, and themes.
  • Glossary of Terms: A comprehensive list of literary terms to enhance vocabulary and analytical skills.
  • Modeled Sample: Includes notes and responses for Kate Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour" to guide students in their analysis.

This Resource Covers:

  • The time, place, and context of a story’s setting.
  • How historical, social, cultural, and political influences shape the narrative.
  • The impact of setting on characters, mood, and themes.
  • Tools and prompts to connect the setting to broader narrative elements.

Who is This Resource For?

Perfect for:

  • Classroom teachers seeking quick, reusable resources.
  • Homeschooling parents wanting guided activities.
  • Substitute or relief teachers needing straightforward materials.
  • Tutors focusing on literary analysis and setting.
  • Upper Middle and High School students studying short story settings.

Flexible Format:

  • File Format: Delivered as a zip file with two PDFs: AU spelling and A4-sized PDF & USA spelling and letter-sized PDF
  • Prints beautifully in color or grayscale (select grayscale before printing).
  • Seamlessly integrates into platforms like Google Classroom, OneNote, or Canvas.
  • Note: This is not an interactive digital resource.

Terms of Use:

  • Licensed for single-classroom use only.
  • Printing and distribution to students is allowed, but please do not share online or with colleagues.
  • Additional licenses are available in the EduHive Learning Resources store.
  • Graphics and design elements sourced from RawPixel and Canva under appropriate licensing.

Link to Other Resources:

If you enjoyed this resource, check out these related tools from the Anatomy of Short Stories series:

  1. Analysis of Themes in Short Stories – Workbook (Upper Middle School & High School)
  2. Setting – Analyzing Mood, Tone, & Atmosphere with Graphic Organizer (High School)

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