1. Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution or Denouement

2. Introduction The writer introduces characters, setting, and problem or conflict.

3. Characters Individuals around whom the story revolves.

4. Setting The time, place, and circumstance in which the story occurs.

5. Rising Action – a series of events that develop the problem or conflict Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

6. Rising Action An initial event gets the action rolling Events develop the conflict and suspense builds

7. Conflict – a struggle between opposing forces. Character vs. him/herself Internal Character(s) vs. character(s) Interpersonal Character vs. nature/society External

8. Internal conflict is an emotional struggle inside a character.

9. Interpersonal Conflict A struggle with another character.

10. External Conflict A struggle against the environment, nature or society.

11. Climax -It is the most suspenseful moment or the height of the action. Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

12. Climax – at this point, the characters will succeed or fail in resolving the conflict. Will he score the winning basket in the last game of the season? Will she die or save herself?

13. Falling Action – the action falls rapidly after the highest point of tension. Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

14. Falling Action They win the game and everyone cheers! The story is almost over.

15. Resolution – follows the falling action. It ends the story. Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

16. After the game is won, the high scorer wins the Most Valuable Player trophy. All loose ends are tied up.