First Block- read silently and prepare for class Fiction: Plot First Block- read silently and prepare for class

Plot Line: Copy in Journals Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition Resolution/ Conclusion

Plot (definition) Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

1. Exposition This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

2. Rising Action This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

3. Climax This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

4. Falling Action All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict is taken care of.

5. Resolution The story comes to a reasonable ending.

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Tuesday of the Other June Page: 468 Follow along as you listen to the audio.

Plot Line: Tues. of the Other June Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition Conclusion

Reflect What is the most important part of plot? What part helps you to understand and remember the story? Which part is least important?

Homework Vocabulary quiz tomorrow: Character- people or animals in a fictional story Setting- time and place in a fictional story Conflict- a struggle between two opposing forces Rising Action- the events that take place in a story leading up to the climax. Climax- turning point in a story, most exciting part Falling Action- events in the end of a story after the climax Conclusion- how the story ends. Theme- the lesson the author wants you to learn.