Thirty Seventh Day of School

For discussion:

• Which elements of a narrative are generally presented at the beginning (of a story)? (the setting and the characters)
• What element of a narrative is contained in the middle? (the plot/problem)

Note: This is the traditional structure of the Western narrative whereas Eastern narratives often will not include conflict/problems to be surmounted but rather a twist or surprise which is presented in the third act followed by the reconciliation (fourth act).