The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading and Writing

Plot Structure and Tension

Examining the arc of a story from the initial problem to the final resolution.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the author build suspense leading up to the climax of the story?
  2. 2Why is a clear resolution important for the reader's experience?
  3. 3How do small events in the beginning of a story lead to bigger problems later?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Communicating
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Literacy in 3rd Class
Unit: The Art of Storytelling
Period: Narrative Reading and Writing

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