1. Examining Elements of A Narrative
The Lion King
Examining Elements of A Narrative

2. First Watch: Watch the scene at a level 0.

3. Second Watch Make this chart on your paper: Description of Setting
(give specific details)
#1s
Characterization
(use adjectives or nouns to describe how the characters are feeling)
#2s
Important Dialogue
(try to copy words and phrases)
#3s
Conflict
#4s

4. Description of Setting
(give specific details)
#1s
Characterization
(use adjectives or nouns to describe how the characters are feeling)
#2s
Important Dialogue
(try to copy words and phrases)
#3s
Conflict
#4s
In the Elephant Graveyard
Simba: Brave at first
Simba: “I laugh in the face of danger!”
Simba wants to stand up for himself and his friends

5. Group Discussion
Each member of the group share what you found in the scene during the second watch. Write down your group members’ answers on your own chart.
Work at a level 2 with only your group.

6. Third Watch
Write the sequence of events in this scene (in chronological order)
First Event:
Second Event:
Third Event:
Fourth Event:
Fifth Event:

7. Narrative Writing Prompt
Imagine that you are Nala or Simba and you want to tell a friend the story of going to the graveyard. Write a narrative of what happened there, from your point of view.
USE PRONOUNS CORRECTLY AS YOU WRITE USING FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEW
DESCRIBE THE CONFLICT, SETTING, and SEQUENCE OF EVENTS OF THE INCIDENT
INCLUDE DETAILS OF YOUR CHARACTER’S FEELNGS AND DIALOGUE

8. Check Your Understanding
Think of a story you know well. Describe the story using the language you have learned: characters, setting, sequence of events, and conflict.