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The Importance of the Short Story

Short stories can help to inspire a love of reading and learning. They can provide an opportunity to explore a great range of authors and styles in a short period of time. Short stories provide a snapshot of literature and are an ideal way to introduce and encourage pupils to begin to discover an interest and love of reading.

If pupils were presented with a lengthy story they may become overwhelmed. It is therefore important to build up both their ability and enjoyment of the subject.  In particular lower ability pupils would be likely to lose interest in longer pieces of literature.

Short stories ultimately are a beneficial way to provide pupils with a range of literature by different authors. This helps them to discover a style that they can connect with and particularly enjoy. This will enable pupils to be able to read a wider range of authors and potentially discover a love for a particular style, author or theme of writing.

Short stories can introduce the reader to new characters, themes, topics and cultures. In just a few short pages it can create a variety of senses and emotions. Ultimately short stories are a way of capturing our imagination and leaving us wanting more. This inspires the reader to read more and build up a connection and a love of reading. As an English teacher my main aim is to help pupils to develop their own love of reading. Short stories are a great way to get their attention and interest in reading. By offering such a diverse range of literature they are able to find their own interests and discover the type of literature that suits them. Short stories are a starting point that can open up a new world of possibilities.