Paragraph 1: Orientation

Sets the scene, mood and introduces the characters. Try to include ‘When’, ‘Where’, ‘Who’ and ‘What’ in this section to explain to the
reader what the story is going to be about.

Paragraph 2: Complication
Often in the form of a dilemma or challenge that needs to be overcome, creates tension or excitement for the reader and usually needs
a response from the main character.

Paragraph 3: Sequence of events

When a struggle disrupts the normal life or comfort of the characters and sets off a sequence of interesting events. These might be the
overcoming steps in the story progression.

Paragraph 4: Resolution
Includes a description of the final outcome or ending. It could also underline how the character has changed and what they learnt as a
result of the experience they went through.

Menu of cohesive devices that will become useful in your story organization.
Time references Dramatic effect Concluding stories
 It all began  Later that day  Suddenly  Quite unexpectedly  When it was all over
 Shortly afterwards  A little later  All of a sudden  As if from nowhere  Looking back now
 Meanwhile  Finally  Without warning  Just at that moment  In retrospect
 Not long afterwards  In the end  Out of the blue  In the end
 Some time later  Eventually  After all that had happened