1
where the basic who/where/when/what information is given to the reader
Orientation
Universal idea, lesson, or message explored
Theme
Assessment due date
7th June
the problem gets worse and tension begins to build
Rising Action
Does Miss K prefer chocolate or lollies?
Chocolate
The third E of TEEEL
Evaluate
the end of the story
Resolution
a French word that means ‘unravelling’ or ‘untying’
Denoument
The second E of TEEEL
Evidence
the principles of right and wrong behaviour
Morals
the ‘problem’ the characters encounter that needs to be ‘solved’ by the end of the story
Inciting Incident
What week is assessment due?
Week 8
the problem is resolved and the tension falls
Falling Action
Where did Miss K go on the holidays?
New Zealand
How many words will your short story be?
600-800 words
the highest point of tension in the story, just before the problem is resolved
Climax
The first E of TEEEL
Explain
What week is the draft due?
Week 7
What is the first element of a short story?
Orientation
What date is the draft due?
31st May