HHS School System – O Level School

English Language – Grade 9

Narrative writing – Planning Points

1. Lesson starts with introduction of the elements of narrative writing. While explaining, students will be given
examples of the conflict, rising action, and crisis and how to enhance dramatic effect in the tale.

Definitions of Elements of narrative writing

Beginning / Exposition: stage is set here with setting (time and place)

Conflict / Inciting moment: moment that brings problem

Rising Action : aimed at making the plot more complex by adding situations that will further complicate things / drag the
character into more trouble / make the plot more deep emotionally. It gives clear understanding to the reader that
things are going from less complicated to more complicated.

Climax: the moment when the writer takes hype to its peak. The story’s conflict peaks and we learn the fate of the main
characters. A lot of writers enter the climax of their story believing that it needs to be short, fast, and action-packed.
Think of the climax as the “turning” point in the story – the central conflict is addressed in a way that cannot be undone.

Falling Action: The story’s falling action is often the trickiest part to write. The writer must start to tie up loose ends
from the main conflict, explore broader concepts and themes, and push the story towards some form of a resolution
while still keeping the focus on the climax and its aftermath. If the rising action pushes the story away from “normal,”
the falling action is a return to a “new normal,” though rising and falling action look dramatically different.

Resolution / Denouement: The resolution of the story involves tying up the loose ends of the climax and falling action.

With graph on the white board, all the elements will be visible with the indication of their purpose.
Writing prompt “The elderly man shuffled down the street”

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Denouement:
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Setting: Time and Place where story takes place. It has effect on the plot, and on the readers of the entire story. Stories
can have one or multiple settings depending upon where the writer intends the scenes to take place. Settings amplify
the mood of the story.

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Characters:

Knowing the characters is integral for the plot. Students will be asked to explore their characters’ strength and
weaknesses and see how these can help mold the plot for the desired effect.

Characters’ details Characters’ Strengths and Weaknesses

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Characters do have their emotions or feelings that go through changes and intensity with progression of the plot.
Students make list of your character’s different feelings. Such thinking not only makes story effective but also helps
planners to rethink their plots.

Character – feeling words/expressions:

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Story Plot Timeline

Left Hand side is for events leading up to the climax.

You should number your sequence of events to avoid Add events that follow the climax and lead
any confusion to the Denouement.

Denouement: _____________________________________________________