1. P LOT : C ONFLICT AND RESOLUTION

2. All stories have a plot, or a series of story events. Most plots contain a conflict, or problem, that occurs early in the story. Plot events throughout the story lead to a resolution, or solution to the problem, near the end. TIP- The conflict of a story usually has to do with a challenge faced by the main character.

3. Recognizing the conflict and the resolution in a story can help you better understand what you read! Conflict Plot events Resolution

4. L ET ’ S T RY IT ! Freddy has trouble making friends at his new school. One day, he saw a poster about a meeting of the chess club, and he decided to go. At the meeting, Freddy met a boy named Dennis who live on his block. “I didn’t know you played chess. You should come over after school so we can play a game,” Dennis said. Freddy was glad to meet someone who liked chess as much as he did.

5. Freddy has trouble making friends at his new school. One day, he saw a poster about a meeting of the chess club, and he decided to go. At the meeting, Freddy met a boy named Dennis who live on his block. “I didn’t know you played chess. You should come over after school so we can play a game,” Dennis said. Freddy was glad to meet someone who liked chess as much as he did. Conflict Plot events Resolution Freddy has trouble making friends at his new school. Freddy sees a poster for a chess club meeting. Freddy goes to the meeting. Freddy meets Dennis who also likes to play chess.