From Book to TV
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Compare the narrative structure
Key elements
Original short story
Video episode
Main character
Name
Description
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Other key characters
Name 
Description

Name 
Description

Name 
Description

Name 
Description
 

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Setting(s)
Main events in plot
1. Orientation - how is the scene set up?
 

2. Identification of problem - what is it?
  3. What action is taken?
 

4. Resolution - how is the situation 
resolved?

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