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Understanding Nonlinear Narrative Structure
Kind of Activity:
Technology
Objective:
Students will gain a better understanding of the value of nonlinear narrative structure, especially related to this novel.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.5
Structure:
As a class, read the MasterClass article, "Guide to Nonlinear Narrative." After reading it, initiate a classwide discussion asking students to think of other reasons why an author might choose to use a nonlinear structure (besides the three given). Make a collaborative list of these reasons that all students can access.
Now, break students...
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