The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Writing · Term 1

Brainstorming and Plotting Narrative Ideas

Students will generate creative ideas for stories and develop basic plot outlines, including conflict and resolution.

Key Questions

  1. Design a compelling plot outline that includes a clear conflict and resolution.
  2. Compare different brainstorming techniques for generating narrative ideas.
  3. Predict potential challenges a character might face based on a chosen story premise.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: English-7-Narrative-PlanningNCERT: English-7-Creative-Thinking
Class: Class 2
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Writing
Period: Term 1

Suggested Methodologies

Carousel Brainstorm

Groups rotate through wall posters, adding ideas at each stop

20–35 min

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Concept Mapping

Build a visual map showing connections between chapter concepts

20–40 min

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