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story structure\nStory structure is how the narrative elements of the story are arranged to develop the narrative.\nToday you will:\nStory structures\nEvents unfold in a chronological or sequential structure: one building onto another until the resolution is reached.\nThe story ends in a way that goes back to the beginning, creating a deeper understanding and a sense of completeness.\nThis story structure has two separate storylines running at the same time. They are linked by common characters, events, or themes.\nCircular\nParallel\nLinear\nNarrative structure\nDo you remember these keywords?\nRising action\nOrientation\nResolution\nIt sets the stage for the story and includes an introduction to characters, setting, and conflict.\nA series of events increasing in tension are retold, until the climax (highest point of tension) is reached.\nThe main conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.\nTime to work individually or in groups to find the right answers and explain why.\nYour turn!\n(Move the sticker to the correct story structure)\nWind in the Willows follows a...\nWind in the Willows\nThis is because...\nWrite your answer here.\nLinear structure\nCircular structure\nParallel structure\nThe Adventures of Pinocchio\nRead the following summaries to help you identify what structure the story follows.\nGeppetto creates Pinocchio, a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.\nAs Pinocchio tries to become a real boy, he faces many problems. He meets tricky characters like the Fox and Cat and even turns into a donkey while working for a mean puppeteer. These challenges teach him important lessons about honesty and kindness, helping him grow up and get closer to becoming a real boy.\nAfter proving his bravery and kindness, Pinocchio becomes a real boy. He and Geppetto enjoy a loving father-son relationship.\nRising action\nOrientation\nResolution\nThe Adventures of Pinocchio\n(Move the sticker to the correct story structure)\nThe Adventures of Pinocchio follows a...\nThis is because...\nWrite your answer here.\nLinear structure\nCircular structure\nParallel structure\nSample Answer\nLinear structure\nCircular structure\nParallel structure\nthe story moves smoothly from its orientation to its rising action and climax, ending in the resolution.\nThis is because...\nThe Adventures of Pinocchio\nThe Adventures of Pinocchio follows a...\nMole\nToad\nToad, Mole and Rat\nWind in the Willows\nRead the following summaries to help you identify what structure the story follows.\nThe main plot revolves around Mole. He meets Rat, a water-loving creature, along the way, and the two become fast friends.\nRat introduces Mole to the joys of river boating, and they have a number of adventures together.\nMeanwhile, Toad becomes obsessed with new fads and engages in risky activities with automobiles. His reckless decisions caused a series of mishaps, including his arrest and imprisonment.\nBoth plots intertwine as the story progresses, and Rat and Mole are drawn into Toad's adventures.\nSetting\nCharacters\nRead the following summaries to help you identify what structure the story follows.\nThe story starts with Alice sitting on the riverbank and finishes in the same place, where she wonders about her experiences \"down the rabbit hole.\"\nAlso, Alice meets recurring characters throughout the narrative such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.\nThe theme of transformation, with Alice \"growing and shrinking,\" is repeated. After shrinking for a last time after eating mushrooms, Alice returns to her original form in the final chapters during the trial of the Knave of Hearts.\nWind in the Willows\nThemes\n(Move the sticker to the correct story structure)\nWind in the Willows\nWind in the Willows follows a...\nThis is because...\nWrite your answer here.\nLinear structure\nCircular structure\nParallel structure","cbCaieX12nMWkMEX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieX12nMWkMEX","pptx",4899030,"English","# Story structures\n## Learning outcomes\n## Narrative structure concepts\n## Linear, circular, parallel structures\n## Activity: identify the structure\n## Purpose of each structure\n## Story examples hunt activity\n## Credits","[{\"question\":\"What is the meaning of “story structure” in this lesson?\",\"answer\":\"Story structure is how narrative elements are arranged to develop the story.\"},{\"question\":\"How do linear, circular, and parallel story structures differ?\",\"answer\":\"Linear stories move through events in sequence toward resolution, circular stories return to the beginning for completeness, and parallel stories run two linked storylines at the same time.\"},{\"question\":\"What do learners do during the practice activities?\",\"answer\":\"Learners identify which story structure a given story follows and explain why, using sample summaries and guided prompts.\"}]","Story structures - How to structure narratives purposefully - Lesson | PPTX",1789396311]