The Art of the Narrative · Narrative Reading

Setting as Character

Investigating how descriptive language can transform a physical location into a driving force within a story.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the environment reflect the internal emotional state of the protagonist?
  2. 2What sensory details does the author prioritize to build atmosphere?
  3. 3Can a setting act as an antagonist in a survival narrative?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E6LT01AC9E6LA06
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Narrative
Period: Narrative Reading

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