The Art of Storytelling · Narrative Reading

Plot Structure and Tension

Mapping the narrative arc and identifying how suspense is built through pacing and foreshadowing.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the sequence of events contribute to the overall impact of a story?
  2. 2What role does foreshadowing play in preparing the reader for the climax?
  3. 3How can an unconventional plot structure challenge a reader's expectations?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing (Literary Texts) - S1MOE: Language Use for Creative Expression - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Art of Storytelling
Period: Narrative Reading

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