Ms. Montano’s 9th Grade English Class Do you know how to PLOT? Ms. Montano’s 9th Grade English Class

Introduction We will be learning about the literary term Plot. I will teach you the five main elements in the plot as well as how it is used. You will read some passages and determine where each of the five elements go.

The Guide This slide will help guide you through the power point. As you can see there is a previous and next button There is a main menu button Click on each of these to go through the presentation Also there is a main menu slide that you will need to click at the end of each lesson to learn more about it. There is also a test at the end! So pay attention! Good luck!

Sections 1. PLOT 2. Exposition 3. Rising Action 4. Climax 5. Falling Action 6. Resolution 7. Test Review

Main Menu Test time Go in sequential order for each lesson. Lesson 1 Part One Part Two

PLOT Plot is a literary device that describes a series of events in a story. The Plot is the foundation in a story because it introduces the characters and setting and everything happens in a sequential order. Also, Plot focuses on the important parts in a story, book, or even movie.

Exposition Exposition is an element of the Plot. Exposition comes first on the Plot and it introduces the setting, characters and background in the story, novel, or even movie. Also, the exposition is essential in a story because it allows the reader to understand what is going on.

Rising Action Rising Action comes second in the Plot. Rising action is when we learn about the characters and who they are and the decisions they make. The rising action leads into the climax and the conflict of the story.

Climax Climax comes third on the plot. Climax is the conflict that the character or protagonist in the story is going through and has to overcome a certain situation. Climax is the problem but it leads into the falling action.

Falling Action Falling action comes fourth in the Plot. Falling Action is when the conflict and issue is coming to an end, where the characters have a plan to in mind to solve the problem. Falling action leading into the resolution of the story.

Resolution The resolution is the fifth and final element on the Plot. The resolution is the happy ending or the tragic ending in a story, novel, or even a movie. The resolution makes the story and leaves the audience happy because either the hero and good guys win, or there is a happily ever after.

Question one What is the fourth element on the Plot diagram? A. Resolution B. Exposition C. Falling Action

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Question Two What is known as the Solution? Or the Happy ending? A. Climax B. Resolution C. Rising Action

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I hope you all understand the importance of Plot in a story and in literature. Also, I hope that when you are reading you can identify and understand the five different parts of the Plot. Understanding these different parts of the Plot will help you in my classroom and as well as readers.

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