The Art of the Story: Narrative Structure and Character Complexity · Narrative Reading

Plot Dynamics and Thematic Development

Examining the relationship between the sequence of events and the emergence of central themes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the resolution of a conflict reinforce the story's theme?
  2. 2Why might an author choose to use a non-linear plot structure?
  3. 3How do subplots contribute to the overall meaning of the primary narrative?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Art of the Story: Narrative Structure and Character Complexity
Period: Narrative Reading

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