Narrative Skills & Story Mapping

          Module 1: Narrative Foundations

Section 1: What is a Story?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Stories
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Stories
- Lesson 2: Different Types of Stories
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Different Types of Stories

Section 2: Story Elements
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Characters, Setting, and Plot
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Characters, Setting, and Plot
- Lesson 2: The Role of Conflict in Storytelling
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Role of Conflict in Storytelling

Section 3: Narrative Sequence
- Lesson 1: Recognizing the Beginning, Middle, and End
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recognizing the Beginning, Middle, and End
- Lesson 2: Sequencing Events Logically
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sequencing Events Logically

Section 4: Story Mapping Basics
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Visual Story Mapping
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Visual Story Mapping
- Lesson 2: Identifying Key Story Components on a Map
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Identifying Key Story Components on a Map

Section 5: Crafting Your First Story Outline
- Lesson 1: Organizing Ideas into an Outline
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Organizing Ideas into an Outline
- Lesson 2: Reviewing and Refining Your Outline
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reviewing and Refining Your Outline


Module 2: Plot and Structure

Section 1: Introducing Plot Structure
- Lesson 1: Understanding Basic Plot Structures
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Basic Plot Structures
- Lesson 2: Identifying Plot Points in Simple Narratives
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Plot Points in Simple Narratives

Section 2: Plot Development
- Lesson 1: Building and Developing a Plot
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Building and Developing a Plot
- Lesson 2: Connecting Plot Events Smoothly
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Connecting Plot Events Smoothly

Section 3: Understanding Conflict
- Lesson 1: Types of Conflict in Stories
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Types of Conflict in Stories
- Lesson 2: Using Conflict to Drive the Plot
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Conflict to Drive the Plot

Section 4: Climax and Resolution
- Lesson 1: Identifying the Climax in a Story
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying the Climax in a Story
- Lesson 2: Crafting a Satisfying Resolution
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Crafting a Satisfying Resolution

Section 5: Story Pacing
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Importance of Pacing
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding the Importance of Pacing
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Maintaining Reader Interest
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Techniques for Maintaining Reader Interest


Module 3: Character Building

Section 1: Creating Memorable Characters
- Lesson 1: Defining Character Traits
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Character Traits
- Lesson 2: Bringing Characters to Life
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Bringing Characters to Life

Section 2: Character Motivation
- Lesson 1: Understanding What Drives Characters
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding What Drives Characters
- Lesson 2: Using Motivation to Enhance Plot
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Motivation to Enhance Plot

Section 3: Character Growth
- Lesson 1: Planning a Character’s Development
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Planning a Character’s Development
- Lesson 2: Reflecting Change Through Actions and Dialogue
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Reflecting Change Through Actions and Dialogue

Section 4: Supporting Characters
- Lesson 1: Creating Characters That Enhance the Story
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Characters That Enhance the Story
- Lesson 2: Balancing Main and Supporting Characters
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Balancing Main and Supporting Characters

Section 5: Dialogue and Voice
- Lesson 1: Writing Authentic Dialogue
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Writing Authentic Dialogue
- Lesson 2: Creating Unique Character Voices
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating Unique Character Voices


Module 4: Setting and Perspective

Section 1: Defining the Setting
- Lesson 1: Describing Time and Place Clearly
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Describing Time and Place Clearly
- Lesson 2: Using Sensory Details to Enhance Setting
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using Sensory Details to Enhance Setting

Section 2: Establishing Time and Place
- Lesson 1: Creating a Vivid Scene
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a Vivid Scene
- Lesson 2: Integrating Setting into the Story
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Integrating Setting into the Story

Section 3: Point of View
- Lesson 1: Exploring Different Narrator Perspectives
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Different Narrator Perspectives
- Lesson 2: Choosing the Best Point of View for Your Story
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Choosing the Best Point of View for Your Story

Section 4: Descriptive Writing
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Vivid Descriptions
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Techniques for Vivid Descriptions
- Lesson 2: Practice with Descriptive Paragraphs
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice with Descriptive Paragraphs

Section 5: World-Building Basics
- Lesson 1: Introducing Elements of World-Building
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introducing Elements of World-Building
- Lesson 2: Creating Consistent and Engaging Worlds
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating Consistent and Engaging Worlds


Module 5: Story Mapping and Drafting

Section 1: Visual Story Mapping
- Lesson 1: Building a Visual Story Map
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Building a Visual Story Map
- Lesson 2: Labeling Story Elements on the Map
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Labeling Story Elements on the Map

Section 2: Organizing Ideas
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Key Story Components
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Key Story Components
- Lesson 2: Arranging Ideas Logically
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Arranging Ideas Logically

Section 3: Plot Outlines
- Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Plot Outline
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Plot Outline
- Lesson 2: Refining the Plot Outline with Story Maps
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Refining the Plot Outline with Story Maps

Section 4: Drafting Your Story
- Lesson 1: Transforming Your Outline into a Draft
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Transforming Your Outline into a Draft
- Lesson 2: Strategies for Keeping Your Draft Organized
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Strategies for Keeping Your Draft Organized

Section 5: Revising and Sharing
- Lesson 1: Self-Review and Peer Feedback Techniques
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Self-Review and Peer Feedback Techniques
- Lesson 2: Finalizing and Sharing Your Story
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Finalizing and Sharing Your Story