The Art of the Storyteller · Narrative Reading

Setting and Atmosphere

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

Key Questions

  1. 1Which specific words does the author use to make the setting feel welcoming or threatening?
  2. 2How does the physical environment influence the choices the characters make?
  3. 3What sensory details are most effective in helping the reader visualize the scene?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Reading: Exploring and UsingNCCA: 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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