Narrative

WALT:
Define and give
examples of
narrative
structures.
Explain key
narrative theories.

STARTER:

Copy the
chart and fill
in the blanks.
 Narrative
WALT:
Define and give
examples of
narrative
structures.
Explain key
narrative theories.

STARTER:

Copy the
chart and fill
in the blanks.
 Narrative

Three-strand narrative e.g. Casualty

Flexi-narrative e.g. Homeland
Narrative arc ongoing stories told
over several episodes
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Todorovs theory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5
XG72v7Ss
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Vladimir Propps theory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOn
JD2sy5zQ
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There are 7 basic plots:

1. Overcoming the Monster

2. Rags to Riches
Vladimir
3. The Quest
Propps
4. Voyage and Return
theory
5. Comedy
7 basic
6. Tragedy
plots
7. Rebirth
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Vladimir
Propps
theory
7
character
types
 Narrative in The Bill
As we are watching, write notes on the following:

whats the storyline at the start?

whats the story in the middle?
Whats the story at the end?
Who is the protagonist?
Who is the antagonist?
Any of Propps other character types?
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Todorovs theory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5
XG72v7Ss

How is the The Bill in keeping with

Todorovs theory of Equilibrium dis-
equilibrium New eqilibrium?
We believe narrative to be a very important component of successful TV dramas.
From the shows you have studied, explain how narrative has been presented to
the audience and comment on its effectiveness. (15 Marks)

you could include:

types of narrative
any relevant narrative theory
details from at least 2 case studies

Optional frame:

______________ uses narrative effectively. One type of narrative it uses is

_________________. For example In addition, another type of narrative
structure it uses is ____________ For example These narrative structures help
the show to be successful because. This show also demonstrates certain
conventions of ____________s theory of narrative because

In my second case study, _____________ narrative is also used effectively

because