1. Come in and sharpen pencils, clear desks and take out a book to read silently. Language Arts- Elements of Fiction

2. Watch and listen to the song- Flocabulary- Five Themes of Fiction Complete the chart after you listen and place in your binder in the reading section. Warm Up

3. Plot Diagram 2 1 3 4 5

4. Label the parts of the plot diagram as we go through the presentation. Plot Diagram

5. 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.

6. 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).

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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

12. We are going to read a story- Boar Out There. Page 32 As we read, see if you can find the different parts of the plot. Boar Out There

13. Answer on the Guided Reading Sheet: What are you most afraid of? Describe your fear in detail. The School Play

14. Silently read The School Play As you read, answer the questions on the reading sheet. School Play- Pg. 36

15. With your group members, complete the plot line for the School Play. Plot Line- School Play

16. Travel around the room with your group. At each poster answer the question on the post it notes provided. Carousel

17. Your task is to write a sequel to the school play. Use the plot line to plan your story. You may work in groups of no more than 3. One plot line per group. Think about the characters and setting. What happens later in the year? Next school year? Use the text from the school play to guide your story. Assessment and Extension

18. Summer Plot Line- Complete the plot line to describe your summer. Place in the Writing Part of Your Binder Homework- SUMMER Plot Line