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One of a four-book series, this is intended to offer more than the traditional short story anthology by including a wider range of examples and genres, such as jokes, urban legends and mini-sagas. It also encourages students in a variety of activities, including prediction, deconstruction of the narrative structure and techniques, comparison of stories with common roots, and stylistic commentary. ... More

One of a four-book series, this is intended to offer more than the traditional short story anthology by including a wider range of examples and genres, such as jokes, urban legends and mini-sagas. It also encourages students in a variety of activities, including prediction, deconstruction of the narrative structure and techniques, comparison of stories with common roots, and stylistic commentary. The suggestions are designed to sharpen students' awareness of the nature of stories, by offering opportunities for creative and critical responses, for writing, interviewing, tape recording and performance. The texts and tasks vary in complexity in order to meet the needs of a range of readers.

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