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Plot. LRA 3.2 Identify the main events of the plot, their causes, and their influences of each event on future actions. What is Plot?. Plot is what happens in the story. All stories have a plot. We think of it as the problem a character has to deal with or solve. Main Characters.

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  1. Plot LRA 3.2 Identify the main events of the plot, their causes, and their influences of each event on future actions.

  2. What is Plot? • Plot is what happens in the story. • All stories have a plot. We think of it as the problem a character has to deal with or solve.

  3. Main Characters • The main characters are who the story is mostly about. • Secondary characters are the smaller characters that have smaller parts. • When you’re studying plot, you need to focus on the main characters.

  4. Example • Think about the movie Finding Nemo. • Who were the main characters? Nemo, Dory, Marlan

  5. Setting • Setting is where the story takes place. • Setting is important because it gives you clues about the plot. • In Nemo, what is the setting? Ocean & Fish tank

  6. Example • If you were telling a scary story, would the setting be day or night Night! • Would it be a calm night or a stormy night? Stormy!

  7. Elements of Plot

  8. The conflict • The conflict is the main problem that has to be solved. • What was the conflict in Finding Nemo? Trying to find Nemo Nemo trying to escape the fish tank

  9. Rising Action • The rising action is the chain of events that occur. • It shows how the character is dealing with the problem and trying to find a solution. • In Finding Nemo, did the dad find Nemo immediately, or did the story build?

  10. The Climax • This is where the main action occurs. • It is the high point of the story. • In Finding Nemo, what was the climax of the story? When they finally found each other!

  11. Resolution • The resolution is the conclusion of the story. • All loose ends are tied up and the reader is satisfied with the story. • Did Finding Nemo end immediately when they found each other, or did they wrap up the story?

  12. Sequence of Events • One way to organize your ideas is to use a chain of events diagram. Nemo is captured in the ocean and taken to the fish tank. Marlan and Dory search everywhere to find Nemo. Nemo escapes, is found by Dory, and is reunited with his Dad.

  13. Plotline • Another way to organize the steps involved in the plot is to use a plotline organizer.

  14. Plotline Climax Rising Action Resolution Conflict

  15. Let’s Go to the Movies!

  16. How to find plot • Think about a story. • Now, think about the events that help the character solve their problem. • Let’s practice with movies and TV shows.

  17. Toy Story 3 • Main Characters Buzz and Woody • Setting Sunnyside Preschool • Plot They are trying to escape preschool

  18. Cars • Main Characters Lightning McQueen • Setting Radiator Springs • Plot Trying to get to California to win the Piston Cup

  19. Barney • Main Characters Barney • Setting Playground • Plot Help friend learn how to share

  20. Special Agent OSO • Main Characters Agent Oso • Setting Backyard • Plot Helps Lisa tie her shoes

  21. Now you fill in the details!

  22. Phineus and Ferb • Main Characters • Setting • Plot

  23. Scooby Doo • Main Characters • Setting • Plot

  24. Spongebob • Main Characters • Setting • Plot

  25. Good Job!Let’s Review

  26. A park, the forest, and a jungle are examples of _____. Characters Setting Plot

  27. In the book Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur is trying to avoid being killed and turned into bacon. This is an example of ____. Characters Setting Plot

  28. This is the high point of the story; the place where the problem is solved. Resolution Climax

  29. The people in the story are called the _____. Characters Setting Plot

  30. This organizer allows you to map out the story, building to the climax. Chain of Events Plotline

  31. This is the part of the story that builds. Rising Action Conflict

  32. In the book Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur is an example of _____. Characters Setting Plot

  33. The problem that a character is trying to solve is called the _____. Characters Setting Plot

  34. This is where the story begins. Rising Action Conflict

  35. In the book Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur lives on a farm. This is an example of ____. Characters Setting Plot

  36. This is at the end of the story. It ties up all the loose ends. Resolution Climax

  37. Where the story takes place is called the _____. Characters Setting Plot

  38. Mae Jemison, Ellen Craft, and Mrs. Frisby are examples of _____. Characters Setting Plot

  39. This organizer “links” the story together in sequential order. Chain of Events Plotline

  40. “It was a dark, stormy night. The moon was hidden behind the clouds and the sky was without stars. It was pitch black outside, the perfect time to tell ghost stories.” This is an example of _____. Rising Action Setting

  41. “Tessa would say she was an ordinary girl. That is, until she began to play chess. Then she turned into a genius. She could beat any opponent. Her dad had taught her well.” This is an example of _____. Character Conflict

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