September 12, 2013 - plot diagram Homework: Study for quiz on Friday - plot diagram Objective: Students will evaluate and apply the elements of the story plot Warm Up (in your composition book) Turn to pg. 31 in your Lit book. Read the passage "The Bracelet" and answer the close read questions #1 and 2.

Parts of a story setting characters  conflict

setting - the time and place of 
the action.

characters - the people, animals or 
creatures who 
take part in the 
story's action.

conflict - the problem or struggle a character faces in 
the story.

conflict can be internal or external

but...the power of a story comes 
from the action - what happens 
as the story develops. This is 
known as the plot - the series of events in a story

falling action rising action resolution exposition climax the plot 
diagram climax falling action rising action central conflict resolution exposition

Turn in your 
Literature book to 
pg. 28

exposition introduces setting main character hints at central conflict

central conflict the main problem carried through the entire story

rising action - conflict grows builds suspense

climax - the turning point of the story makes the outcome of the conflict clear climax -

falling action - eases the tension shows how the main character resolves the conflict

resolution - reveals how everything turns out

In your notes, draw a new plot chart In your notes, draw a new plot 
chart. Fill this out as we read 
"Boar Out There." (pgs. 32-33)

Boar Out There 
plot chart