1. Story Structure Parts of the Story

2. Elements of a Story Setting: time and place of story. Conflict: problem in the story. Plot: events surrounding the conflict.

3. What is Story Structure? Most stories follow a pattern. We will study the most common pattern. This is a way of identifying parts of a story. Story Structure Climax Falling Action Rising Action Exposition Denouement Inciting Incident *Moment of Final Suspense

4. How the story structure may actually look in a story

5. Plot (definition) Plot- 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. Exposition This occurs at the beginning of a story. Characters and setting are introduced Exposition ends when the conflict begins Example Justin has a promising future as an athlete.

7. Inciting Incident When the conflict is introduced. The inciting incident sets the plot in motion. Example Justin injures himself.

8. Rising Action Events leading up to the climax. This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs. After the inciting incident and before the climax. Examples Justin sits in bed all day. He eats too much He watches too much TV.

9. Climax The turning point in the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with conflict. Main character may learn something new A change takes place Now the conflict can be addressed. Example Justin’s sister motivates him.

10. Falling Action Events after the climax leading toward the resolution. Examples Justin learned to study with his sister. He passed his classes. He got his GPA up.

11. *Moment of Final Suspense The main character is tested one last time. Not every story has this. May be the most exciting moment. Example Justin has to score well on the ACT.

12. Denouement/Resolution Events after the conflict is resolved. The story comes to a reasonable ending. How the story ends. Example Justin goes to college in Hawaii.

13. Tips for Identifying 1.First, identify the climax 2.The climax usually isn’t the most exciting part of the story. 3.Watch for a shift in the mood of the story: Things go from bad to good or from good to bad.

14. Review Story Structure Climax Falling Action Rising Action Exposition Denouement Inciting Incident *Moment of Final Suspense Not every story follows this pattern, but most do.

15. How the story structure may actually look in a story

16. Identify Conflict- Exposition Inciting incident Rising action Climax- when Jack met and talked to the jukebox Falling action Denouement

17. Climax Mini review lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dE4Si UCfcA&index=2&list=PLNsknml- Qpg93YXmkjr9Qrjy9deHVhInh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dE4Si UCfcA&index=2&list=PLNsknml- Qpg93YXmkjr9Qrjy9deHVhInh Mash up of several examples- Dumbo, The Hunger Games, Star Wars Episode IV, The Muppet Movie, Hoosiers, LOTR: Return of the King are all included. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTITrE Z-z08https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTITrE Z-z08

18. Story Elements review Jack and Jill- outlines the story elements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soxiM- QD63E&list=PL862E9FFE8C8D40AB