English 6

Quarter 3- Module 2

Objectives
To identify the elements of a narrative and evaluate narratives based on
how the author developed the elements.

Let’s Understand
Stories are everywhere and enjoyed by a lot of people. Finely crafted stories have
relatable characters, vivid descriptions of places, exciting twists, and fulfilling endings.
But behind a great narrative is a structure well-crafted by writers. Recognizing the
elements that make up a story will help you easily understand and appreciate the
purpose and meaning of the story.
There are five common elements found in narratives. Understanding these
elements will greatly help understand and appreciate the stories you read. Moreover, it
will also help you to become an excellent story writer.
Elements of a narrative/story
Characters - are the people, animals, or objects who make the action happen in
a story.
Two types of characters:
1. Protagonist- the central character (main character). The “good
guy” or hero in the story who struggles against the conflict.

2. Antagonist- whatever opposing force the protagonist struggles

with (it may be a character, the environment, or something
within the protagonist). The villain in the story that creates
conflict for the protagonist.
Setting - is the time and place of the story.

How is the setting created? Consider geography, weather, time of

day, social conditions, etc.
Study the time period, which is also part of the setting, and ask
yourself the following:
• When did the story happen?
• Does it take place in the present, the past, or the future?

Sometimes the author does not come out and explain the setting.
As a reader, we can make inferences as to where and when the story
happened by clues stated by the writer.

Plot – is the series of related events that make up the story. Below is the
diagram describing the parts comprising the entire story plot:

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Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

• How the • Events in • The event • These • The part

story the story of highest events are of the
begins? that lead interest or the plot that
• Characters up to the excitement results of reveals
and the climax. in the story. the the final
setting are • Characters
changes outcome.
being confront happened
introduced. the conflict. in the
(problem) climax.

Conflict - or tension is usually the heart of the short story and is related to the
main character. In a short story there is usually one main struggle.
Theme – central message or the “moral of the story”. As a reader, focus on what
the story is revealing about the topic.
Remember:

Every story varies in its sequence of events, sometimes the stated series of events are interwoven and
how long the character spends in various steps. The most successful stories keep the plot moving at a
steady pace that leads to a satisfying resolution.

Let’s Apply
Directions: Read the passages below then identify the element being asked in each
item.
1. “It’s just a rock. Come on!” Mary said. But Cara knew that the reddish brown, patterned
lump on the ground was no rock. She knelt down and carefully picked it up. Inside, she
knew, the tiny turtle had to be terrified. How did it get all the way over here, into the middle
of the mall parking lot, she wondered. She looked around for a safe place where she might
relocate him.
Identify the characters in the passage:

2. I woke to the sound of water crashing, over and over. The air was humid and salty, and
as I slowly opened my eyes and saw the hotel’s white sheers moving in the breeze, I
remembered where I was and smiled. It was the first day of my vacation, and I had big
plans.
Identify the setting:
Time: _
Place:

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 Let’s Analyze
Directions: Analyze the narrative below then distinguish the parts of theplot by
using the graphic organizer provided as guide.

The Scrapbook
When Aunt Rose got sick and went to the hospital, Misha and her little sister Emily were
very upset. She was their favorite aunt. She often brought them books andentertained them with
stories about when she was young.
Misha decided to make a scrapbook for Aunt Rose. Emily felt jealous of her idea. It
seemed to her that Misha always thought of everything first and could do it better. She wanted to
do something too, but her ideas didn’t seem interesting as Misha’s. Misha offered to let her help,
but she refused.
For the next few days, Misha worked on Aunt Rose’s scrapbook. She wrote poem and
drew pictures. She chose favorite snapshot photos of their family. She put everything in the
scrapbook. Then she decorated the scrapbook with her favorite stickers. Emily, meanwhile,
spent a lot of time mumbling. Whenever, Misha tries to talk to her, she turned on her heel and
walk away.
On the day they had planned to visit Aunt Rose, Misha stormed to the kitchen. “Where’s
my scrapbook?” she said accusingly to Emily. She burst into tears.
“I took it, I want it to be from me too.”
Misha put her hands around Emily and hugged her. Emily said she was sorry. Misha told Emily to
hurry and get ready to go so they could give the scrapbook to Aunt Rose together.

Directions: Match the excerpts from the story in Column A with the element of the story they represent in
Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.
Column B
Column A
A. Introduction
____1. Misha decided to make a scrapbook for Aunt
Rose. Emily felt jealous of her idea. It seemed to her
that Misha always thought of everything first and
could do it better. She wanted to do something too,
but her ideas didn’t seem interesting as Misha’s.
____2. Misha told Emily to hurry and get ready to go so B. Rising Action
they could give the scrapbook to Aunt Rose together.

____3. When Aunt Rose got sick and went to the C. Climax
hospital, Misha and her little sister Emily were very
upset. She was their favorite aunt.
____4. Misha put her hands around Emily and hugged D. Falling Action
her. Emily said she was sorry.
E. Resolution
____5. On the day they had planned to visit Aunt Rose,
Misha stormed to the kitchen. “Where’s my
scrapbook?” she said accusingly to Emily. She burst
into tears.“I took it, I want it to be from me too.”

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 Let’s Evaluate
Directions: Read the narrative carefully. Then evaluate it by briefly answering the
questions/providing what are asked after the text.

The Wallet
Jenny was in the town while the sun has just greeted everyone, starring at the store
window longingly. She really wanted a Happy Hannah doll but she doesn’t have any money.
As she was walking in the sidewalk, she thought about taking over her brother's chores
in exchange of a couple of money which may be enough to buy the doll. Just as she was
concluding that this would be enough, something caught her eye. It was a small, pink triangle
poking out from the roadside.
Jenny walked over whereupon she realized that it was a fashionable leather wallet.
She unzipped the bulging wallet to find a thick peso bills and one ID.
Jenny stared at the old woman in her driver’s license photo which reminded her of
her sweet grandmother. Jenny sighed and then went to the store while her heart beats quickly.
She had long dreamed about this moment, grabbed one and began walking to the counter.
As Jenny approached the counter, her grandmother called her. Jenny’s heart filled
with love and appreciation as she thought of her sweet old grandma. She put the doll down
and picked up the phone call.
Jenny left the store and walked through the town. She thought of her grandma as she
rang the bell at 301 West Street. The woman who answered the door had been crying
recently. Jenny recognized her from the ID. "Here, I found this in the snow," Jenny said as
she handed her the wallet. The woman’s face glowed with joy and relief.
"Oh, good God! This is the money for the orphanage! Now we can bring the children
the puppies for Christmas! It's a miracle!" The woman took the wallet smilingly. She was so
appreciative that she gave Jenny a cookie and a ride home.
After doing her brother's chores for three months, Jenny finally got a Happy Hannah
doll. She could play with her doll and look her grandma in the eyes because she did the
right thing.

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. Setting:
Place: Time:

4. Plot:
Introduction:
Rising Action:_ _
Climax: _
Falling Action: _
Resolution: _
5. Theme:
What is the moral of the story? _

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 Let’s Create
Goal: Write a story having COVID-19 pandemic as the central idea. Creativity is highly
encouraged including real or make-believe images. Your imagination is the limit.
Role: You are the story writer.
Audience: Parents/guardian, siblings and your teacher.
Situation: You will have an upcoming roleplaying performance as
your class project and you were assigned to be the writer of the story to
be acted by the whole class.
Product / Performance : Write a story with complete elements using the graphic
organizer as guide. There is NO need to draw the graphic organizer.
Rewrite what you have written in the plot diagram to the
space provided after it.
PLOT DIAGRAM 5 CLIMAX*
(The most exciting event/turning point. The
moment for which the reader has been waiting.)

4 RISING ACTION* 6 FALLING ACTION*

(Major events that lead (Major events that lead
to the turning point) to the resolution)
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CHARACTERS* Title
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SETTING* RESOLUTION*
22 3 CONFLICT* 7
(How was the conflict
solved?)
PLACE:

TIME:

8 THEME*

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