1. Elements of Plot

2. Standard/Objective
ELACC6RL3: Describe how a particular story’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves towards a resolution.
I can…..identify and describe the elements of plot.

3. What is plot?
Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.
Simple definition: Plot is what happens in a story!!

4. 1. Exposition 2. Conflict 3. Rising Action 4. Climax 5. Falling Action
6 Elements of Plot
1. Exposition
2. Conflict
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution

5. Plot Diagram

6. Elements of Plot in Aladdin

7. Elements of Plot in Finding Nemo!!

8. 1. Exposition (Introduction)
Occurs at the beginning of a story
Provides details about the characters and setting
Gives background information and the basic situation of the story

9. Characters Protagonist Antagonist The main character in a story
Always involved in the main conflict and resolution
Usually seen as the “good guy”
The character that is against the protagonist
Usually seen as the “bad guy”

10. Setting
Describes time (when the story takes place) and place (where the story takes place)
Location
Climate/Weather
Mood (atmosphere, surroundings)
Social Situation (culture, language, religion, etc)

11. 2. Conflict A conflict is a problem that the main character faces
The conflict ties events together to make the plot move forward
The conflict is usually introduced early in the rising action of a story

12. 3. Rising Action
Rising action develops the conflict through a series of events that build interest, suspense, and tension
Usually the longest part of a story

13. 4. Climax The turning point of the story
The conflict must be faced and action is taken
The main character usually changes in some way

14. 5. Falling Action The events following the climax
The conflict starts to be wrapped up

15. 6. Resolution (Conclusion)
End of the story/the final outcome
The conflict is solved

16. Putting It All Together
Exposition
Conflict
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution
Beginning of story
The main problem
Main events in story
‘High point’ of story
Leads to ending
End of Story
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17. Theme The moral or main idea of the story
May be about life, society, or human nature
Themes are NOT expressed in a single word, but are a single sentence
For example, a theme of the movie Frozen could be “Love is putting someone else’s needs before your own” (as Olaf says)
How to Find a Theme

18. Label the plot diagram. 4. 3. 2. 5. 1. 6.