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Plot Lines and Conflict. March 29, 2012. Objective. C.O.: Students will be able to identify two different plot devices and five plot stages. L.O.: Students will discuss information with peers and teachers. What is a Plot Line?. A plot line is a representation of the events of the story.
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Plot Lines and Conflict March 29, 2012
Objective • C.O.: Students will be able to identify two different plot devices and five plot stages. • L.O.: Students will discuss information with peers and teachers.
What is a Plot Line? • A plot line is a representation of the events of the story. • We will be using a six point style plot line • 1) Exposition • 2) The Narrative Hook • 3) The Rising Action • 4) The Climax • 5) The Falling Action • 6) The Resolution
Exposition • The introductory material • Who is the protagonist? • Where are they from? • How do they behave? Ex.) Harry Potter lives with his uncle, aunt, and cousin In a cupboard under the stairs.
The Narrative Hook • Grabs your attention • Interjection • Exciting event • Exciting dialogue Hagrid finds Harry on his 11th birthday and tells him that he is a wizard.
The Rising Action • All the build up in the story to what is important • Usually a series of at least three events • Helps build up tension and suspense Exs.) Harry and friends find Fluffy. They learn of the Sorcerer’s Stone. They enter the trials to finding the stone.
The Climax • The single most important event of the story • “OMG!” moment Professor Quirrell takes off his turban and Harry faces Voldermort for the first time!
The Falling Action • What happens as a result of the climax • How do the characters react? • How does this change the story? • What happens next? Harry is in the hospital wing and Dumbledore explains what happened after Harry passed out.
The Resolution • The end. Everything goes back to normal. • What is the end result of your story? • How do the characters move on? Harry and his friends win the House Cup and then travel back home for the summer Vacation.
Plot Devices • An object or character whose purpose is to advance the story. • Magical item • Character who is vital, but not necessarily considered a main character Exs.) The Sorcerer’s Stone
Conflict • Man vs. Man: Harry and Draco fight. • Man vs. Nature: Harry and Ron narrowly escape the Whomping Willow. • Man vs. Himself: Harry has to decide whether or not to use occlemency to protect himself from Voldermort.