Narrative Writing: Crafting Plot and Pacing
Students will learn to structure a narrative with a clear plot, including rising action, climax, and resolution, and control pacing.
Key Questions
- Construct a plot outline that effectively builds suspense towards a climax.
- Analyze how varying sentence length can impact the pacing of a narrative.
- Design a compelling opening that hooks the reader and introduces the central conflict.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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