1. Warm - Up events 5 exposition setting characters conflict
A plot is the series of __________ in the story. Traditionally, there are ________ stages. In the ____________, the author introduces the ________ and the _____________. The author also reveals the story’s __________. The ______________is the part of the story that introduces obstacles and complications which builds _____________. The ____________ is the turning point while the conflict is at its most intense. The falling action is when the author reveals the outcome of the climax. The ________________ is the part of the story that reveals the final outcomes and ties up loose ends. 5
exposition
setting
characters
conflict
rising action
suspense
climax
resolution

2. Sign posts

4. Elements of a Story

5. Elements of a Story: Setting – The time and place a story takes place.
Characters – the people, animals or creatures in a story.
Plot – the series of events that make up a story.
Conflict – a problem or struggle between two people, things or ideas.

6. Setting The setting describes where and when the story takes place.
It helps build background and create images in the mind.
It helps set the tone or mood of the story.
Details can describe:
Time of day
Time of year
Time in History
Scenery
Weather
Location

7. Using the Five Senses SIGHT
SMELL
TASTE
FEEL
SOUND
A good setting helps the reader visualize the places in the story.
A good author includes descriptions of the setting using the five senses…

8. Every story needs Characters…
People
Animals
Or Creatures

9. The protagonist is the “good guy”

10. The antagonist is the “bad guy” or force

11. Characterization
Characterization is the way in which an author shows the personality of a character
Characterization is a technique writers use to make characters “come to life.”

13. Special Techniques of Plot…
Suspense- excitement or tension
Flashback- interrupts the normal sequence of events to tell about something that happened in the past
Surprise Ending- conclusion that reader does not expect
Foreshadowing- A hint about what will happen next

14. Conflict
A conflict, or a struggle between opposing forces, can be external or internal.
the struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.
the “battle” between two forces.
isn’t always bad, sometimes it helps to create change.

15. Questions If Cornered, Scream Questions
If you do not finish, then we will continue on Wednesday.

16. Conflict
• An external conflict involves a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, a force of nature, or society.
• An internal conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character’s own mind, as he or she wrestles with difficult thoughts, feelings, or choices.
Whether it is external or internal, a conflict is what drives a story forward, from its beginning to its end. How will the characters handle the conflict? What obstacles will they face? Such questions prompt you to keep turning the pages. Examine the different types of conflicts described in this graphic

17. Character vs Character
Types of Conflict
Character vs Character
Character vs Nature
Character vs Society
Character vs Self

18. Types Of Conflict…a deeper look
Character vs. Character
(problem with another character)
2. Character vs. Nature
(problem with force of nature)
3. Character vs. Society
(problem with the laws or beliefs of a group)
(character vs. community, society or culture)
4. Character vs. Self
(problem with deciding what to
do or think; “inner conflict”)

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