Short story writing template includes day by day steps for students to effectively brainstorm, gather ideas, outline, and write their own short story. Some elements of a short story need to be pre-taught in order to use this effectively. Includes pages on Character sketch, Setting, Plot, and Theme. This could be used throughout your short story unit or by itself as a creative writing exercise. Day to day details suggest a peer edit as well. May take up to 2 weeks to complete writing task. Good