The Art of the Narrative · Narrative Reading
Character Complexity and Motivation
Analyzing how internal and external conflicts drive character development and influence the trajectory of a story.
Key Questions
- 1How does a character's response to conflict reveal their underlying values?
- 2In what ways does dialogue serve to propel the plot forward rather than just provide information?
- 3How do secondary characters act as foils to highlight the protagonist's traits?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Art of the Narrative
Period: Narrative Reading
Suggested Methodologies
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