Narrative Elements in "The Monkey's Paw" Worksheet

Welcome! This worksheet will help you understand the key elements of a narrative (setting, characters, and plot) using "The Monkey's Paw" as an example. Take your time and do your best!

1. Setting

What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?

Describe where and when the story takes place. Include details about the atmosphere or mood:

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Hint: Think about the time period, location, and the feeling or mood of the place.

Example: The story is set in a cozy but isolated house on a dark, rainy night. This creates a spooky atmosphere.

How does the setting affect the story?

Explain how the setting influences the events or characters:

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Hint: Consider how the setting might make certain events more likely or affect how characters feel.

2. Characters

Main Characters

List the main characters and write one trait for each:

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Hint: A trait is a quality or characteristic, like "curious" or "cautious".

Example: Mr. White: Curious (He's interested in the monkey's paw despite warnings)

Character Development

Choose one character. How do they change from the beginning to the end of the story?

Character: ________________________

At the beginning: _________________________________________________________

At the end: ________________________________________________________________

Hint: Think about how their feelings, beliefs, or actions might change.

3. Plot

Plot Structure

Fill in the main parts of the plot:

Beginning (Introduction): ____________________________________________________

Rising Action: ______________________________________________________________

Climax (Most exciting part): __________________________________________________

Falling Action: _____________________________________________________________

Resolution (Ending): ________________________________________________________

Hint: The plot is the sequence of events in the story. What happens first? What's the big problem? How does it end?

Conflict

What is the main conflict (problem) in the story?

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Hint: What challenge or difficulty do the characters face?

Example: The conflict might be between the characters' desires and the dangerous consequences of using the monkey's paw.

4. Bringing It All Together

How do setting, characters, and plot work together?

Explain how these elements connect to create the story:

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Hint: Think about how the setting affects the characters, how the characters' actions drive the plot, or how the plot reveals things about the characters.

Reflection

What did you learn?

Write down one thing you learned about narrative elements from this worksheet:

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