Evaluate And Improve

Worksheet Description

This Multiple Plot Lines worksheet, titled “Is the Subplot Working?”, is a reflective tool designed to help students critically evaluate the effectiveness of a subplot within their narrative. It prompts them to answer key questions about the subplot’s relationship to the main plot, its own narrative arc, character development, point of view, connection to the main plot, and its impact on the story’s tension. The worksheet concludes with a section for students to contemplate what improvements could be made to enhance their subplot.

The worksheet is teaching students to analyze the structural elements that make a subplot successful and meaningful within the context of a larger story. It encourages them to consider whether their subplot is not only interesting and character-driven but also serves a purpose in enriching the main plot. By guiding them through a series of evaluative questions, the worksheet aims to develop the students’ skills in crafting cohesive and compelling subplots that contribute to the overall narrative tension and thematic depth of their writing. The exercise fosters introspective and analytical thinking essential for sophisticated storytelling.