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Reading Workshop Book Project 10/12/12. I. Plot – Arrangement of related events making a narrative (narrative = short story, novel, drama, or narrative poem) II. Parts of Plot
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I. Plot – Arrangement of related events making a narrative (narrative = short story, novel, drama, or narrative poem) II. Parts of Plot A. Exposition/Basic Situation – Establishes setting, characters, primary conflict, tone(scene and circumstances) 1. Initiating/Inciting Incident – 1st significant action (sets plot in motion) B.Complication/Rising Action – Development; main character encounters more problems C.Climax/Turning Point – Greatest tension 1.Decisions/actions = inevitable outcome 2.Main character changes D.Falling Action – Plot unravels; conflicts ease E.Conclusion/Resolution/Denouement – Problems resolve, story ends
Assignment: 21 Word Plot Chart Book’s Title Book’s Author