Narrative Worlds and Character Journeys · Semester 1

Character Motivation and Change

Exploring why characters make certain choices and how they might change throughout a story.

Key Questions

  1. Evaluate the reasons behind a character's key decisions.
  2. Analyze how a character's feelings evolve from the beginning to the end of a story.
  3. Predict how a character might react in a new situation based on their development.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing (Character Analysis) - P2
Level: Primary 2
Subject: English Language
Unit: Narrative Worlds and Character Journeys
Period: Semester 1

Suggested Methodologies

Philosophical Chairs

Take a side, argue, and move if persuaded

20–40 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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