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Performance Task: Write a Short Story
The texts in this collection focus on how individuals see things,
both from a scientific viewpoint and from a more subjective,
emotional perspective. Look back at the essay "Coming to Our
Senses" and the other texts you have read in this
collection. Synthesize your ideas about them by writing a
suspenseful or surprising short story.
An effective short story
begins by introducing a setting, a narrator, and a main
character.
has an engaging plot with a central conflict that the characters
try to resolve.
provides a clear sequence of events.
uses a variety of narrative techniques to develop characters,
plot, theme, and suspense or surprise.
sets a pace that keeps the reader curious about the next plot
event.
includes sensory language and descriptive details.
ends with a logical and satisfying resolution of the conflict.
Important information and requirements are
attached
Performance Task Write a Short StoryThe texts in this collectio

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Performance Task Write a Short StoryThe texts in this collectio

  • 1. Performance Task: Write a Short Story The texts in this collection focus on how individuals see things, both from a scientific viewpoint and from a more subjective, emotional perspective. Look back at the essay "Coming to Our Senses" and the other texts you have read in this collection. Synthesize your ideas about them by writing a suspenseful or surprising short story. An effective short story begins by introducing a setting, a narrator, and a main character. has an engaging plot with a central conflict that the characters try to resolve. provides a clear sequence of events. uses a variety of narrative techniques to develop characters, plot, theme, and suspense or surprise. sets a pace that keeps the reader curious about the next plot event. includes sensory language and descriptive details. ends with a logical and satisfying resolution of the conflict. Important information and requirements are attached