The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading

Plot Structures and Tension

Mapping the rising action and climax of traditional and modern stories.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a writer build suspense leading up to a turning point?
  2. 2What is the relationship between the conflict and the story's resolution?
  3. 3How do different plot structures affect reader engagement?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E4LT03AC9E4LY06
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Storytelling
Period: Narrative Reading

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