PLOT

1. This is what happens in a story. A plot can usually be broken into 5 parts PLOT Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition. Resolution

2. Introduces the setting and the characters EXPOSITION Time and place that the story takes place

3. Shows how the conflict unfolds and becomes more complicated RISING ACTION A struggle between 2 forces. A problem that is the story’s main focus.

4. The most exciting moment and the turning point CLIMAX

5. Reveals how the main character begins to resolve the conflict FALLING ACTION To find a solution or settle on a decision

6. Makes things clear for the reader and brings things to a close RESOLUTION

7. Warm-Up • Today we will be discussing plot and characterization. • Read the passage below, then in complete sentences, tell me the following: • What can you infer about the kind of person Jim is and why? • What can you infer about the way other people might feel about him? • If Jim were a character in a story, what kind of conflict might he be faced with? Why do you think so? • _ ___ ____ ______ __ _____ • __ ______ ___ _________ ___ • __ ____ _____ ___ ___ __ ___ ___ __ ________ __ ____ __ __ ______ __ _____ ______ • __ ____ __ ____ __ ____ __ ____ ____ __________ ______ • ___ ____ ___ __ ____ ____ ___ _____ ___ __ __ _______ • _ ___ ____ _ ____ ____ __ _____ ___ ___ ____ ____ __ ___ ______ • As usual, Jim left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his brown bag lunch.