A plot diagram is a graphic organizer used to map the significant events in a story. By placing the most significant events from a story on the plot diagram, you can visualize the key events of the story. Plot Structure Plot is the sequence of events in a story describes the structure of a story.

Types of Plots Chronological order – story told in time order Flashback- story contains retold memories or events.

Plot Components Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

Exposition : the start of the story, the situation before the action starts Reader learns: Characters Setting

Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax

Climax The turning point in the story; often very exciting. Main character must make a decision or take action.

Falling Action Characters start to resolve problems, their attitude and/or behavior changes.

Resolution The story ends and looses end are tied up. Plans for the future maybe discussed.

Conflict Conflict is the dramatic struggle between 2 forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

Types of Conflict Human vs. Nature Human vs. Society Human vs. Self Internal Conflict Human vs. Human External Conflict Human vs. Technology or nonhumans

Point of View 1 st person–uses “I” & “me”

3 rd person Point of View– uses “he”, “she”, etc. TWO Types of 3 rd person: 3 rd Person Limited – LIMITED to ONE point of view only 3 rd Person Omniscient – (omni- means ALL) we know hearts & minds of ALL characters