The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading and Writing

Character Development and Motivation

Analyzing how authors use description and dialogue to reveal character traits and drive the plot forward.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do a character's actions reveal their inner feelings?
  2. 2What techniques does the author use to make us care about the protagonist?
  3. 3How would the story change if it were told from the villain's perspective?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ReadingNCCA: Primary - Writing
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: The Power of Words: Exploring Narrative and Information
Unit: The Art of Storytelling
Period: Narrative Reading and Writing

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