Narrative Navigator

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces the term “denouement” to students as the concluding phase of a story’s plot, following the climax and falling action. It explains that the denouement is where the narrative’s conflicts are typically resolved and provides a visual plot diagram for students to interact with. The worksheet’s main task is for students to identify the denouement within the plot diagram, enhancing their understanding of where it falls within the structure of a narrative. The activity combines visual learning with conceptual understanding to solidify students’ grasp of story structure.

The worksheet is teaching students to visually place the denouement within the context of a story’s entire arc. It emphasizes the denouement’s role as the resolution phase after the story’s climax and falling action. By asking students to circle the denouement on the plot diagram, it reinforces their ability to visualize and remember the sequence of a narrative. This understanding is essential for analyzing literature and for students to apply these principles in their writing, ensuring they can create stories with satisfying conclusions.