The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading and Writing
Plot Structure and Suspense
Mapping the journey of a story from the opening hook through the climax to the resolution.
Key Questions
- 1What makes an opening sentence successful in grabbing a reader's attention?
- 2How do authors build tension before a major turning point in the plot?
- 3Why is the resolution important for satisfying the reader's expectations?
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
Suggested Methodologies
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