1. You will need: Sheet of Paper Pen/Pencil
Discuss:
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Whooo’s Reading
Test Results
You will need: Sheet of Paper Pen/Pencil
ELAGSE8RL3
I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story: propel the action, reveal aspects of character or provoke a decision.

2. Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram
Student Notes

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. Plot Diagram 1. Exposition 3. Climax 2. Rising Action
4. Falling Action
1. Exposition
5. Resolution

5. 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).

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

7. 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.

8. 4. Falling Action
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

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

10. Putting It All Together
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
Beginning of Story
Middle of Story
End of Story

11. Example: Cinderella
Climax: The prince visits the home of Cinderella; the two sisters try to fit in to the slipper, but Cinderella appears is discovered to be the wearer of the slipper.
Rising Action: The step sisters prepare to go to the ball; a fairy godmother appears and gives Cinderella a gown to wear to the ball and coach and footmen to take her there; she goes to the ball and dances with the prince; she leaves at midnight, losing a slipper on the steps; the prince finds the slipper and agrees to marry the woman whom it fits.
Falling Action: Cinderella and the prince prepare to marry.
Exposition: Cinderella lives unhappily with her step-mother and two step sisters; an invitation to the ball arrives at the palace.
Resolution: They live happily ever after.

12. You will need: Sheet of Paper Plot Diagram Pen/Pencil
Discuss:
Whooo’s Reading
You will need: Sheet of Paper Plot Diagram Pen/Pencil
ELAGSE8RL3
I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story: propel the action, reveal aspects of character or provoke a decision.

13. TRY IT OUT!!!!
Watch the “Three Little Pigs.” (11:40)
Complete the plot diagram according to the video.

14. If time… You may complete the following: Take a Whooo’s Reading test.
Go to the library if you have taken one.
Read!!!

15. You will need: Sheet of Paper Pen/Pencil
Discuss:
Whooo’s Reading
You will need: Sheet of Paper Pen/Pencil
ELAGSE8RL3
I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story: propel the action, reveal aspects of character or provoke a decision.

16. Show What You Know You will have 10 minutes!
You will have 5 minutes to study.
Number your paper from 1-13.
Write the answer only. You do not have to write the questions.
Please do not write on the test.
Do your very best!!!

18. Do What You Know! Read the short story provided to you.
Answer the questions on the back in reference to the plot elements.