Pātea Pools Story Structure

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📚 WALT: Identify story structure elements in 'Pātea Pools'

Success Criteria: I can identify the five parts of a story and explain the narrative perspective.

1. What narrative perspective is 'Pātea Pools' written in?

First person (I, me, my)

Second person (you, your)

Third person (he, she, they)

2. Match each story element to its definition by writing the correct letter:

A. Exposition B. Rising Action C. Climax D. Falling Action E. Resolution

_____ The most exciting or tense moment in the story

_____ Events that happen after the main problem is solved

_____ The introduction of characters and setting

_____ Events that build up to the main problem

_____ The ending where loose ends are tied up

3. In 'Pātea Pools', what is the main climax of the story?

4. Which story elements can you identify in the opening paragraph? (Tick all that apply)

Setting (where and when)

Character introduction

Problem or conflict

Mood or atmosphere

🏔️ WALT: Create a story mountain for 'Pātea Pools'

Success Criteria: I can map the key events of the story onto a story mountain structure.

5. Draw and label your story mountain in the box below. Include the five main events from 'Pātea Pools' in the correct positions.

Differentiation Support: Use these events to help you: discovering the pools, meeting other characters, the dangerous moment, getting to safety, reflecting on the experience.

6. Explain why the author chose to structure the story this way:

✍️ WALT: Write effective story openings using different hooks

Success Criteria: I can write three different openings using action, dialogue, and setting hooks.

7. Write three different openings for a story about visiting a special place. Each should be 2-3 sentences.

Action Hook Opening:

Dialogue Hook Opening:

Setting Hook Opening:

8. Which opening hook do you think would work best for your story and why?

Extension Activity: Advanced learners can write a fourth opening using a mystery or question hook, and compare how each hook affects the reader differently.