The International Story: An Anthology with Guidelines for Reading and Writing about Fiction

"The International Story" is an international literature-based ESL composition course for advanced learners. Twenty-two short stories from seventeen countries are included, with in-depth activities every step of the way, from prereading to analyzing story elements to writing various kinds of materials, from reading journals, creative writing, and analytical essays. The stories span more than a century, and background information on each author, country information, and brief sidenotes on world religions make sure that students are able to discuss fully the merits of each work. There are dozens of conversation topics and ideas listed for each story, along with writing prompts and step-by-step writing guides. A glossary of difficult words is also included at the back.