Plot

Why does this matter? Helps us understand why some stories are more effective than others Help us become better story tellers Help us better understand the things we read

Creating a Foldable

PLOT *The sequence of events in a story 3 2 4 1 5 PLOT

1. Exposition Meet the characters Learn the setting Conflict is introduced 1. Exposition

Conflict develops Suspense builds 2. Rising Action

3. Climax Turning point Character faces the conflict Main character’s attitude changes 3. Climax

Loose ends are tied up Conflict is resolved 4. Falling Action

Reasonable ending The outcome of the plot 5. Denouement

Time to glue! START WITH THE DENOUEMENT AND WORK YOUR WAY BACKWARDS!