Discussion Post: Narrative Elements
Effective readers notice the important interactions between narrative elements. This includes how the setting-when and where a story takes place-shapes the characters. This helps readers better understand why the characters feel, think, speak, and act the way they do.
Features of setting: physical location (geography, neighborhood, house, etc.) time period, time of day, season, weather, social context.
Read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapters 1-4:
• How much do you learn about the setting of the story from the first chapter?
• What do you learn about Bruno, his home, and his family?
• Compare and contrast the setting in chapters 1 to the setting described in chapters 2-3.
• What is Bruno's response to the move?
• How does Bruno feel about his new home? What evidence from the text supports your response?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.