Narrative Structure Lesson Slides | Cemetery Path by Leonard Q. Ross

Give your students a strong foundation in how stories work with this clear, engaging set of Narrative Structure Slides. This resource introduces the elements of plot, explains how tension is built, and guides students through analysing a complete short story using Freytag’s Pyramid. The slides are designed for explicit teaching, discussion, annotation, and analysis tasks, making them ideal for English lessons focusing on textual analysis and writing skills.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Learning Intentions outlining the goals of the lesson and key outcomes.

• Narrative Structure Overview explaining what narrative structure means and how it shapes conflict and meaning.

• Freytag’s Pyramid Diagram with a visual breakdown of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.

• Plot Element Explanations with student-friendly definitions of each stage of a narrative.

• Think–Pair–Share Tasks linked to exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.

• Short Story Focus: “Cemetery Path” including a plot summary and analysis setup.

• Annotation Activity where students identify structural elements in the text.

• Comprehension & Analysis Questions focusing on tension, conflict, resolution, pacing, and character development.

• End-of-Lesson Review Prompts to guide reflection and consolidate learning.

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