Flashbacks and Story Impact
Grade 14 · ELA · 10 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how flashbacks affect the plot and character development in a narrative.
Warm-Up Video
DaveScripted · 9:58
How to write a good flashback (and how not to)
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Flashbacks interrupt the present story to tell of a past event and are an important tool at a writer's disposal.
- 2
The flashbacks in *The Aeronauts* ultimately don't work because they are unnecessary to the story and uninteresting on their own.
- 3
Flashbacks should provide vital information needed to make sense of the story, or provide useful information that enhances the characters.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how the flashback involving Todd in 'El Camino' affects Jesse Pinkman's character development and the overall plot. Be specific about the information revealed and its impact.”
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