In the previous lesson, we covered: The difference between poetry and prose The difference between the short story and the novel Different types of fiction – genre Analysis: FITS technique

What is plot? Simply, plot is what happens in narrative. Writers of fiction arrange fictional events into patterns. 1- select events carefully 2- establish casual relationships among events 3- enliven events with conflict

Conflict release of tension The high point in a story where the culmination of events results in a peak in the conflict Various problems arise resulting in a Conflict The turning point of the story leading up to the solution of the conflict Introduction of Characters and Setting The story's conclusion where conflicts are resolved and there is a release of tension and anxiety for the reader 3

Fairy Tale Love Story 5

Example: Taylor Swift's Love Story http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=8xg3vE8Ie_E Take note of the plot structure. Does it have a beginning, middle and end? Identify the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution is. 6

Exposition I'm standing there, on a balcony in summer air See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns See you make your way through the crowds 7

Rising Action My daddy said stay away from Juliet Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel All that's left to do is run This love is difficult I was the scarlet letter I sneak out to the garden to see you, we keep quiet cause we're dead if they knew Crying at the staircase We'll make it out of this mess 8

Climax I got tired of waiting, wondering if you were ever coming around Is this in my head, I don't know what to think He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring My faith in you was fading I keep waiting for you but you never come 9

Falling Action Marry me Juliet you never have to be alone I love you and that's all I really know I talked to your dad Go pick out a white dress 10

Resolution You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess It's a love story, baby just say yes 11

Plot Structure Worksheet High point: Plot Structure Worksheet Conflict: Turning point: Characters: Setting: Conclusion: 12

Task: Sort out the cut-up story so that it fits the plot structure. Try to predict the title of this short story. Give reasons for choosing the word(s) as the title.

What is one thing you learnt during this lesson? Something I still wonder about plot structure is ….. Name: __________