1. Story elements
Flocabulary…

2. PLOT-sequence of events in a story
Beginning- Exposition Middle- Rising Action and Climax End- Falling Action (Resolution)

3. Beginning- Exposition
Introduces characters and setting
Sets mood, tone, and atmosphere

4. Middle- Rising action & climax
Introduces main conflict
Builds suspense and raises questions
Is when plot develops
CLIMAX
Is the turning point of story
Is the moment when suspense reaches its peak
Results in some kind of change in main character
Sometimes is the end of the story

5. End- falling action (resolution)
Occurs after climax
Ties up loose ends
May provide a resolution to main conflict
Not always a resolution to every story
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6. Story Map
Title: ____________________________ Major Character: __________________________
Minor Characters: _____________________________________________________________
Climax:
9. ______________________________________
 8.___________________________________(RA)
7.___________________________________(RA) 10.___________________________(Falling Action)
6.___________________________________(RA) 11.______________________________________(FA)
5.___________________________________(RA) 12. ______________________________________(FA)
4.___________________________________(RA) 13. _______________________________(Resolution)
3.___________________________________(Rising Action)
2.___________________________________(Conflict)
1.___________________________________(Exposition)
Setting: Theme:
Main Idea: B: M: E: