The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading and Writing

Setting and Atmosphere

Investigating how descriptive language creates a sense of place and mood in a narrative.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the setting of a story affect the mood of the reader?
  2. 2What sensory details does the author use to transport us to a different world?
  3. 3How would the story change if it were set in a completely different time or place?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Exploring and UsingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
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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