The Art of the Storyteller · Narrative Reading

Plot Arcs and Suspense

Examining the mechanics of rising action, climax, and resolution in short stories.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the author build tension leading up to the turning point of the story?
  2. 2Why is the resolution of a story important for the reader's satisfaction?
  3. 3What clues or foreshadowing did the author provide earlier in the text?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Reading: UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Writing: Creating and Shaping
Class/Year: 4th Year (TY)
Subject: Voices and Visions: Exploring Language and Literacy
Unit: The Art of the Storyteller
Period: Narrative Reading

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