Short Stories in the Classroom

by Carole L. Hamilton (Editor)

The short story is frequently used in educational settings, and this book helps teachers develop ways to make the short story a valuable teaching tool. English and literature teachers, from junior high to college level, examine "teachable" short stories by authors such as Armistead Maupin, Tim O'Brien, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, in an effort to show how a story's structure can help readers better understand theme and characterization, among other important issues. The authors explore a student's first connection to a story, varied cultural contexts, and how to refine a reader's sense of taste in short fiction. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

207 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999