7.ELAR.7.C
Analyze plot elements, including the use of foreshadowing and suspense, to advance the plot.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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plot elementsforeshadowingsuspenseplot
Skills
- analyze (plot elements) #dok3
- identify (use of foreshadowing) #dok2
- identify (use of suspense) #dok2
- explain (how foreshadowing advances the plot) #dok3
- explain (how suspense advances the plot) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify plot elements in a text. #dok2
- I can identify examples of foreshadowing and suspense in a story. #dok2
- I can analyze how foreshadowing and suspense are used to advance the plot. #dok3
- I can explain how specific plot elements contribute to the development of a story. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use plot devices such as foreshadowing and suspense to enhance and progress the storyline.
- Understanding the function of plot elements helps readers interpret and appreciate narrative structure.
Essential Questions
- What are the key plot elements in a story and how do they interact?
- How does foreshadowing influence your expectations as a reader?
- In what ways does suspense advance the plot?
- Why might an author choose to include foreshadowing or suspense in their narrative?
- How do foreshadowing and suspense affect the reader's experience of a story?