1. Today’s Topic: Elements of Plot

2. Today we will discuss: The definition of plot
The parts of a story that make the plot
Read an example & Practice
Define & Identify Theme

3. Plot is the order of events in a narrative.
What is PLOT?
Plot is the order of events in a narrative.
Wikipedia; October 24, 2007.

4. Plot Mountain Climax Falling Action Rising Action Resolution
You could make these moveable pieces on a whiteboard and assess if students know where they fall within the plot.
Introduction/
Exposition

5. Introduction/Exposition
Setting
Characters
Background information
Conflict/Challenge

6. Rising Action Major events leading to climax Develop the story
May build the suspense
May introduce additional conflicts, problems or obstacles

7. Climax The turning point in the story.
Major event that leads to solving the conflict
Main character faced with major decision
Most exciting part of the storyline.

8. Falling Action
Events following the climax leading to final resolution.
Events that occur due to the climax- things may get better or worse for the characters.

9. Resolution Story’s end Expresses characters’ reactions
Conflict is resolved
Expresses characters’ reactions
How does the main character feel?

10. Let’s look at an example:

11. Example:

12. Example Continued:

13. Let’s Practice: Climax Falling Action Rising Action Resolution
Exposition

14. Elements of Plot Questions? Climax Falling Action Rising Action
Resolution
Exposition

15. It may be a life lesson or explain how the author feels about life.
What is Theme?
The theme or moral is the most important idea or message we take from a story.
It may be a life lesson or explain how the author feels about life.

16. Quick Review:
What is plot?
What is theme?