Plot Diagram Monday, September 12th

Plot The structure of a story. The order in which events and actions in a story unfold.

So then a plot diagram… Must be the breakdown of a story! I’m so smart! I win!

Draw this Plot Diagram in your notes  3. 4. 2. 5. 1.

Plot Diagram Breakdown! Woot! Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Plot Diagram Breakdown! Woot! EXPOSITION Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Draw this Plot Diagram in your notes  3. 4. 2. 5. EXPOSITION

The first stage in a story The beginning Exposition The first stage in a story The beginning Contains the essentials of the story Setting (time and place) Characters Introduces conflict

Plot Diagram Breakdown! Woot! Exposition RISING ACTION Climax Falling Action Resolution

Draw this Plot Diagram in your notes  3. 4. RISING ACTION 5. EXPOSITION

Building background for the main event of the story. Rising Action A related series of incidents that build towards the point of greatest interest. Building background for the main event of the story. Builds suspense and develops the conflict

Plot Diagram Breakdown! Woot! Exposition Rising Action CLIMAX Falling Action Resolution

Draw this Plot Diagram in your notes  CLIMAX 4. RISING ACTION 5. EXPOSITION

The point of greatest interest in a story. Climax The point of greatest interest in a story. A turning point in the story. Where the character comes face-to-face with conflict

Plot Diagram Breakdown! Woot! Exposition Rising Action Climax FALLING ACTION Resolution

Draw this Plot Diagram in your notes  CLIMAX FALLING ACTION RISING ACTION 5. EXPOSITION

Describes the effects of the climax. Falling Action The events that occur after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved. Describes the effects of the climax.

Plot Diagram Breakdown! Woot! Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action RESOLUTION

Draw this Plot Diagram in your notes  CLIMAX FALLING ACTION RISING ACTION RESOLUTION EXPOSITION

The problem is the story is resolved or worked out. Resolution The problem is the story is resolved or worked out.