🤖 Story Arc Reference Library — Claude Skill
What is this?
This Claude Skill gives any Claude instance expert knowledge of all 259 story arcs in this library, plus the decision framework to match curriculum topics to the right narrative structure.
What can it do?
- Match any curriculum concept to the best-fit metaphor type and story arc
- Evaluate structural coupling — ensuring the narrative requires the concept
- Recommend arcs filtered by grade band, subject, genre, and coupling strength
- Suggest contrast pairs for multi-lesson unit building
- Cross-reference with the Game Mechanics library for integrated lesson design
- Adapt arcs across grade levels using built-in adaptation notes
How it works with the Game Mechanics skill
The two skills form a pipeline: Story Arc (narrative structure) + Game Mechanic (interaction pattern) = integrated lesson where the story requires the concept AND the game practices it.
Example prompts
"I need a lesson arc for teaching 6th graders about ratios."
"Build a 5-lesson unit on exponential functions for Algebra 1."
"Find arcs that naturally surface ethical discussion."
"Combine a story arc with a game mechanic for probability."