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Narrative Writing
A closer look at the Introduction, Body and Conclusion of a short story.
Class objectives
Climax
Reveals the extent of the problem or conflict
► Provides details of the Setting (Time and Place) for the beginning of the
story/ flashback. (Students should use ample literary devices and adjectives
to appeal to the reader’s five senses.) Can include a flash back or
foreshadow.
► Introduces protagonist/ main characters. (Students must provide a physical,
emotional and mental description of the main characters, as well as, give
details about the main character’s actions and add dialogue that will help the
reader to connect with the character).
Sample introduction of a short story