1. Examining Narrative Orientations
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To explain how the orientation of a story initiates the mood and invites the reader’s interest
- To identify the central characters of a story and describe their key characteristics
Sample Success Criteria
- I can describe the central characters
- I can identify gaps, or interesting questions, which are yet to be answered in the story
- I can interpret the mood of a story, using evidence from the text
2. A Closer Look at Setting and Context
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To examine the setting and historical, social and cultural contexts in narrative texts
- To monitor understanding by questioning and inferring
Sample Success Criteria
- I can identify how an author builds the setting and historical, social and cultural context
- I can ask questions and use inference to monitor and clarify meaning
3. Examining Characterisation
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To identify literary techniques to develop characterisation
- To experiment with those techniques to develop a believable character
Sample Success Criteria
- I can infer a character’s feelings and personality when reading
- I can experiment with first- and third-person narrative styles to develop characterisation
- I can include description and dialogue to develop characterisation
4. Examining Plot and Theme
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To analyse the language features and text structures in narrative text
- To identify the themes and points of view presented in a narrative text
Sample Success Criteria
- I can summarise the key events in a narrative text
- I can suggest how key events develop themes of a narrative
- I can suggest how narrative themes might connect to my life and the lives of others
5. Observing and Experimenting with Authors' Techniques
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To identify techniques authors use to engage the reader
- To experiment with writing techniques and styles used by authors
Sample Success Criteria
- I can write in a similar style to a selected author, using a similar voice and tone
- I can develop characterisation by expanding on the actions, thoughts and words of characters
- I can use literary devices to develop mood and meaning