Retelling the story of 'Whale Rider'

'Whale Rider' tells the story of Paikea and the challenges she faces and overcomes as a young girl in a Maori tribe. A narrative can be structured into four key sections: the opening, the build-up, the climax and the resolution. Each part of a narrative has a specific purpose. We can use our voice, language choices and expression to retell a story effectively. When retelling a story, it is important to convey the appropriate tone at each point of the story.