Narrative Feature Find

Overview:

An activity where students read a narrative and then analyse its key features, such as orientation, problem, solution, dialogue and language elements. This activity is designed for middle years students to help them break down the structure and language of a narrative.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key features of a narrative, such as orientation, problem and solution.
• Analyse the use of dialogue, adjectives, exciting verbs and time connectives.
• Enhance comprehension and understanding of narrative structure and language features.

How the Activity Works:

Students read the provided narrative and follow the instructions to label and analyse its components. They will label the orientation, problem, and solution, circle examples of dialogue, highlight adjectives and exciting verbs in different colours, and underline time connectives. This activity encourages students to actively engage with the text, fostering a deeper understanding of narrative structure and language use.