The Art of the Storyteller · Narrative Reading

Setting and Atmosphere

Exploring the use of sensory imagery and figurative language to establish mood and place.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the physical environment reflect the emotional state of the protagonist?
  2. 2What specific word choices transform a neutral setting into a threatening one?
  3. 3How can a change in setting signal a shift in the story's narrative arc?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LT02AC9E5LA07
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Storyteller
Period: Narrative Reading

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