1. First Block- read silently and prepare for class
Fiction: Plot
First Block- read silently and prepare for class

2. Plot Line: Copy in Journals
Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
Resolution/ Conclusion

3. Plot (definition)
Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

4. 1. Exposition
This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

5. 2. Rising Action
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

6. 3. Climax
This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

7. 4. Falling Action
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict is taken care of.

8. 5. Resolution
The story comes to a reasonable ending.

9. What’s it like to deal with a bully?

10. Tuesday of the Other June
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Follow along as you listen to the audio.

11. Plot Line: Tues. of the Other June
Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
Conclusion

13. Reflect What is the most important part of plot?
What part helps you to understand and remember the story?
Which part is least important?

14. Homework Vocabulary quiz tomorrow:
Character- people or animals in a fictional story
Setting- time and place in a fictional story
Conflict- a struggle between two opposing forces
Rising Action- the events that take place in a story leading up to the climax.
Climax- turning point in a story, most exciting part
Falling Action- events in the end of a story after the climax
Conclusion- how the story ends.
Theme- the lesson the author wants you to learn.