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Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram. What do you know ?. Quick Quiz. Exit Slip. Notes, please!. Entry Slip. Plot Diagram. 3. 4. 2. 1. 5. Plot definition. Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. OR

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Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

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  1. Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

  2. What do you know? Quick Quiz Exit Slip Notes, please! Entry Slip

  3. Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5

  4. Plot definition Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. OR A story’s plot is what happens in the story and the order it happens in. Go on to the plot elements!!!!

  5. 1. Exposition This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem). 1

  6. 2.Rising Action This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs. 2

  7. 3. Climax This is the turning point of the story.Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way. 3

  8. 4. Falling Action All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of. 4

  9. 5.Resolution The story comes to an end. 5

  10. Putting It All Together 1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution Beginning of Story Middle of Story End of Story

  11. Check it ouuuuut Remember: The elements can be repeated and sometimes out of order.

  12. What do you know? Quick Quiz Exit Slip Entry Slip

  13. Quick quiz • What is the definition of plot? • What doesn’t happen in the story • What happens in a story. • What happens in the story and the order it happens in. • None of the above • 3. What is the 3rd plot element • Rising Action • Resolution • Climax • Falling Action • 4. During which element does the story come to an end? • Rising Action • Resolution • Exposition • Falling Action • 2. How many plot elements are there? • 2 • 3 • 4 • None of the above 5. True or false? The plot elements can repeat throughout a story.

  14. Entry slip • Directions: DO NOT TALK. Complete the entry slip by yourself. I want to know what you know…not your neighbor or bff. Take the slip of paper you received and write your name, class, date at the top. Next, answer the questions below. Take a guess if you are not sure. You must write something. Write in complete sentences. When you are done, set the paper aside and get started on your dailies. • What is plot? • What happens during the resolution of a story? • What is the definition of setting?

  15. Exit slip Directions: DO NOT TALK. Complete the exit slip by yourself. I want to know what you know…not your neighbor or bff. You may not use notes. Take the slip of paper you received and write your name, class, date at the top. Next, answer the questions below. Take a guess if you are not sure. You must write something. Write in complete sentences. When you are done, you can wait quietly or SSR. • What is plot? • What happens during the resolution of a story? • Name the plot elements in order starting with the beginning, of course.

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