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Steps to do a web quest

Read the question and look at the web links to find an answer.

Look at the answer and some more websites to explore.

Use the Notepad at the end of your quest to jot down some thoughts. You can fill it in online and then print it off. Or you can print the blank page and then write in the boxes.

Web Quest Task

The Sun Book of Short Stories

The short stories in this book were written by readers of The Sun who went in for a competition called ‘Get Britain Reading’ on World Book Day in 2006. They all use different themes to engage the reader. They might make you want to write a story of your own.

You will look at some websites and explore some links about short story writing.

Your quest

Name three important elements of a short story.

What to do

Read the short notes on the quest websites below. They tell you what to look for on each website. You will find the answer to your quest on the first website.

Have a look at the other websites too before you check your answer. Ask for help if you need it.

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The quest websites

Some useful tips on short story writing.
http://www.shortstorygroup.com/storytips.htm

Lots of stories to choose from listed under different themes.
http://www.short-stories.co.uk/

More tips on writing short stories.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_story_author

Click here for the web quest answer and more sites about short stories.

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