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Elements of Plot Cut out the heading and the rectangular sheet. Slice it on the lines leaving the left side in one piece. Glue it down on the left side so we can define UNDER the flaps.

Plot in Narrative Writing 

Do I know what the five stages of plot are? series of events that make up the story Five stages Exposition (Inciting Incident) Rising action Climax Falling action Resolution

Exposition the first part of the plot characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed

Inciting Incident The event that sets the story in motion makes the rest of the story possible

Rising Action main part of the story moves the plot along where complications arise

Climax the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist Where the protagonist comes face to face with the conflict usually a turning point in the story

Falling Action events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution conflicts begin moving towards resolution

Resolution the end of the story loose ends of the plot are tied up and remaining questions are answered conflicts are resolved

Let’s try it… More British accents!  Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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

Seventh Grade By Gary Soto Below your prediction, draw your own plot diagram with enough blank spaces to add details from the story. We’ll stop occasionally to fill it in. What is the main event or conflict? What happens to build the tension? How is the climax resolved? Characters Setting Main Problem How does it all end?

Seventh Grade page 30 By Gary Soto Background information… Flip through the pages… 1 sentence prediction… Based on the title and pictures, what do you think this story will be about?