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Plot. Plot – Monday . Today we will be looking at: Free write Notes on Plot Independent Reading. Free Write – Ten Minutes. Plot. It is the events in a story.  The plot is a series of events that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. There are five parts to it:

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  1. Plot

  2. Plot – Monday • Today we will be looking at: • Free write • Notes on Plot • Independent Reading

  3. Free Write – Ten Minutes

  4. Plot It is the events in a story.  The plot is a series of events that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. There are five parts to it: 1)  Introduction - The beginning of the story; we are introduced to characters & setting

  5. Plot 2)  Rising Action – There is an initiating conflict. Then the events in the story become more and more complicated. The suspense and interest of the reader increases.

  6. Plot 3)  Climax – The highest point of interest and the turning point of the story 4) Falling Action - The conflict begins to resolve itself.  The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not 5)Resolution- This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story

  7. Plot Expositionis the portion of a story that introduces important background information to the audience; for example, information about the setting, events occurring before the main plot, characters' back stories, etc.

  8. Plot Diagram

  9. Plot - Tuesday • Today we will: • Look at the expectations for your weekly assignments • Read “Stray Bullet” • Work on Questions and Assignment

  10. Plot Diagram

  11. Plot- Wednesday • Today we will • Review Questions • Grammar Lesson • Closing Sentences • Worksheet • Work on Assignments

  12. Closing Sentences • What is the closing sentence?The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph. • What does it do?It restates the main idea of your paragraph. • How do I write one?Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

  13. Closing Sentence • The closing sentence reminds the reader what the topic of the paragraph is really all about

  14. Closing Sentence Example Topic Sentence: There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. Closing Sentence: As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

  15. Closing Sentence Example Topic sentence: Mr. Brown must have been a drill sergeant before he became our gym teacher. Closing sentence: I'm surprised that Mr. Brown doesn't make us march into the shower room after each class

  16. Plot- Thursday • Today we will: • Grammar Review • Work on Assignments • Independent Reading

  17. Plot - Friday • Book Talk • Work on Assignments • Independent Reading

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