Analyzing Cause and Effect in Narrative
Students will analyze how authors establish cause-and-effect relationships in narratives, focusing on how choices lead to specific consequences.
Key Questions
- Analyze the chain of events that leads to a significant outcome in a story.
- Explain how a character's initial choice sets in motion a series of unforeseen consequences.
- Predict how altering a key decision might change the entire trajectory of a narrative.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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