Synthesizing Story Structure: narrative pyramid and arc walkthrough

Section role: supports the 'Synthesizing Story Structure' section while the teacher leads a discussion on narrative elements discovered during the puzzle challenge. Slides: (1) Title — 'The Narrative Arc (Vakarau ni Talanoa)'; (2) Vakatekivu — bullets: establishing the Fijian village setting, introducing main characters, setting expectations; (3) The Engine: Leqa — bullets: defining conflict as the driving force of the story, examples of internal and external problems; (4) Vakaraitaki — bullets: using descriptive language for character emotions and physical responses; (5) Veitarataravi — bullets: maintaining chronological order for logical pacing; (6) I tinitini — bullets: satisfying resolutions and lessons learned. Closing slide: 'How does a well-planned Leqa make the I tinitini more impactful?' — sets up the author's quick check exit ticket activity.

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