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We will use “When Gertrude Grew Great” as an example. Story Structure Narrative Structure We will use “When Gertrude Grew Great” as an example.

Things that happen in the story. Plot Things that happen in the story. Example Gertrude talks to her teacher. Gertrude has a dream.

When and where the story takes place. Setting When and where the story takes place. Example At a middle school in the present day. 10 years into the future.

The problem in the story. Conflict The problem in the story. Example Gertrude does just enough to get by.

The turning point of the story. Climax The turning point of the story. Many climaxes have the main character… learn a lesson change Example Gertrude dreams of the future.

Narrative Structure Most stories can be broken into four parts. Identifying the turning point is the key.

Things that happen before the climax. Rising Action Things that happen before the climax. Example Gertrude gets ‘C’s. Gertrude talks with her teacher.

Things that happen after the climax. Falling Action Things that happen after the climax. Example Gertrude tries harder. Gertrude becomes great.

Resolution How the story ends. Example Gertrude gets a job and her own place.

Narrative Structure Story Climax Falling Action Resolution Rising Action Story Resolution

Tips for Identifying Everything revolves around the climax. Climax is not always the most exciting part of the story.

DRAMATIC STRUCTURE CHART Turning point in the plot Crisis point or point of greatest tension Main conflict introduced Minor plot developments are resolved Setting given Main characters introduced Basic informa-tion given to understand plot Plot Development/Level of Tension Main conflict is resolved Protagonist involved in resolution Time Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Exposition Where = geographic location Setting Where = geographic location When = date, season, time of day Why = the situation in which the story is set (context) Main Characters Protagonist/Name (Flat, Round, Dynamic, Static) Antagonist/Name (Flat, Round,Dynamic, Static) Basic Plot

Rising Action Internal conflict or External? Main conflict is introduced Indicate type of conflict Internal conflict or External? Character vs. character Character vs. nature Character vs. society

Climax Turning Point May also be the event that involves the point of greatest tension or crisis

Falling Action Minor plot developments are resolved

Resolution Main conflict is resolved Resolution must involve the protagonist or it is not the resolution