The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading and Writing

Plot Architecture and Suspense

Examining the mechanics of rising action and how authors build tension in a story.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the author create a sense of urgency or mystery in this chapter?
  2. 2What role does the 'inciting incident' play in driving the plot forward?
  3. 3How would the story change if it were told from a different perspective?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 4th Class
Unit: The Art of Storytelling
Period: Narrative Reading and Writing

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