This resource explains how to approach an analysis of a poem. It discusses assumptions people may have, the importance of reading it closely before analyzing it, looking at the stanza structure, the type of poem, the sound patterns,...

This accessible explanation features a worksheet to help teach students to use story mapping to identify elements of a narrative.

University-level essay that dissects films as a narrative genre. Useful reference that precisely defines many different elements of film scripts and film production and that also explores different approaches to analyzing films.

A lesson plan in which students read a narrative text and complete graphic organizers to map the story. Materials are included.

This collection of activities gives young scholars a chance to discover and compare fairy tales from around the world. It provides a wealth of links to resources, printable diagrams, discussion questions and the like.