The Art of the Narrative · Narrative Reading
Theme and Objective Summary
Distilling complex narratives into objective summaries and identifying universal themes supported by textual evidence.
Key Questions
- 1How can we distinguish between a story's topic and its central theme?
- 2What elements must be included in a summary to maintain an objective tone?
- 3How does the resolution of a conflict reinforce the author's message?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Art of the Narrative
Period: Narrative Reading
Suggested Methodologies
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