Plot

Plot – Monday Today we will be looking at: Free write Notes on Plot Independent Reading

Free Write – Ten Minutes

Plot It is the events in a story. The plot is a series of events that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. There are five parts to it: 1) Introduction - The beginning of the story; we are introduced to characters & setting

Plot 2)  Rising Action – There is an initiating conflict. Then the events in the story become more and more complicated. The suspense and interest of the reader increases.

Plot 3) Climax – The highest point of interest and the turning point of the story 4) Falling Action - The conflict begins to resolve itself. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not 5)Resolution- This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story

Plot Exposition is the portion of a story that introduces important background information to the audience; for example, information about the setting, events occurring before the main plot, characters' back stories, etc.

Plot Diagram

Plot - Tuesday Today we will: Look at the expectations for your weekly assignments Read “Stray Bullet” Work on Questions and Assignment

Plot Diagram

Plot- Wednesday Today we will Review Questions Grammar Lesson Closing Sentences Worksheet Work on Assignments

Closing Sentences What is the closing sentence? The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph. What does it do? It restates the main idea of your paragraph. How do I write one? Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

Closing Sentence The closing sentence reminds the reader what the topic of the paragraph is really all about

Closing Sentence Example Topic Sentence: There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. Closing Sentence: As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

Closing Sentence Example Topic sentence: Mr. Brown must have been a drill sergeant before he became our gym teacher. Closing sentence: I'm surprised that Mr. Brown doesn't make us march into the shower room after each class

Plot- Thursday Today we will: Grammar Review Work on Assignments Independent Reading

Plot - Friday Go over Book talk expectations ELPA Boot Camp Independent Reading