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    The document discusses narrative structures in television shows and narrative theory. It defines three types of narrative structures: three-strand narrative, flexi-narrative, and narrative arc. It also mentions two key narrative theories - Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium, new equilibrium and Vladimir Propp's theory of narrative structure. Examples are provided of shows that use different narrative structures like Casualty with three-strand narrative and Homeland with flexi-narrative. Links are included to videos explaining Todorov and Propp's theories in more detail. The document encourages analyzing the narrative in the TV show The A-Team based on these concepts.

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    The document discusses narrative structures in television shows and narrative theory. It defines three types of narrative structures: three-strand narrative, flexi-narrative, and narrative arc. It also mentions two key narrative theories - Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium, new equilibrium and Vladimir Propp's theory of narrative structure. Examples are provided of shows that use different narrative structures like Casualty with three-strand narrative and Homeland with flexi-narrative. Links are included to videos explaining Todorov and Propp's theories in more detail. The document encourages analyzing the narrative in the TV show The A-Team based on these concepts.

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    The document discusses narrative structures in television shows and narrative theory. It defines three types of narrative structures: three-strand narrative, flexi-narrative, and narrative arc. It also mentions two key narrative theories - Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium, new equilibrium and Vladimir Propp's theory of narrative structure. Examples are provided of shows that use different narrative structures like Casualty with three-strand narrative and Homeland with flexi-narrative. Links are included to videos explaining Todorov and Propp's theories in more detail. The document encourages analyzing the narrative in the TV show The A-Team based on these concepts.

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    Narrative

    WALT:
    Define and give
    examples of
    narrative
    structures.
    Explain key
    narrative theories.

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    Narrative
    WALT:
    Define and give
    examples of
    narrative
    structures.
    Explain key
    narrative theories.

    STARTER:

    Copy the
    chart and fill
    in the blanks.
    Narrative

    Three-strand narrative e.g. Casualty


    Flexi-narrative e.g. Homeland
    Narrative arc ongoing stories told
    over several episodes
    Narrative

    Todorovs theory
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5
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    Narrative

    Vladimir Propps theory


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    Narrative

    Vladimir
    Propps
    theory
    Narrative in the A-Team
    as we are watching, write notes on the
    following:

    whats the storyline at the start?


    whats the story in the middle?
    Whats the story at the end?
    Who is the protagonist?
    Narrative
    Todorovs theory
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5
    XG72v7Ss

    How is the A-Team in keeping with


    Todorovs theory of Equilibrium dis-
    equilibrium New eqilibrium?
    We believe narrative to be a very important component of successful TV dramas.
    From the shows you have studied, explain how narrative has been presented to
    the audience and comment on its effectiveness. (15 Marks)

    you could include:


    types of narrative
    any relevant narrative theory
    details from at least 2 case studies

    Optional frame:

    ______________ uses narrative effectively. One type of narrative it uses is


    _________________. For example In addition, another type of narrative
    structure it uses is ____________ For example These narrative structures help
    the show to be successful because. This show also demonstrates certain
    conventions of ____________s theory of narrative because

    In my second case study, _____________ narrative is also used effectively


    because

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