1. Elements of Plot Plot Exposition A sequence of events in a story.
Introductory information: characters, background, setting, time frame

2. Events that lead to the main turning point within the story
Events that lead to the main turning point within the story. Complications are the obstacles that “get in the way” of a character accomplishing his/her goal(s)
Rising action/
complication(s)

3. Climax/Climactic event
Falling action
The major turning point within a story. The point at which the story “changes direction”, mysteries are revealed, a goal is met, “the showdown”
The events that happen as direct result of the climax/climactic event

4. Resolution (Denouement)
The end.
Goal(s) is/are fulfilled.
Questions are answered.
Sense of “completeness”
***Can be open-ended.

5. A+ Climax Falling action Rising action Resolution/Denouement
Exposition A+

6. The Wolf eats Grandma and RRH
Charting the Story
Think of a story that you are familiar with; a fairy tale, favorite children’s book, etc.
You will break down his story to its most basic plot, and construct a plot diagram.
For example:
The Wolf eats Grandma and RRH
The Wolf goes to Grandma’s House
Woodsman comes and saves RRH
and Grandma by cutting open The Wolf
RRH encounters a The Wolf
Red Riding Hood is
off to Grandma’s
Red Riding Hood
Grandma
The Wolf
The Woods/Grandma’s House
The Woodsman
Grandma, RRH, and The Woodsman
live happily ever after