1. Multiple Plot Lines…nothing new
Stories often times have more than one conflict to add complexity and reader interest. The outcomes of each conflict affect one another.
For example:
The Empire Strikes Back is a great example of how to use multiple plotlines in a story. There are two main stories in this tale: Luke Skywalker's "inner" journey of personal discovery as he learns to use the Force, and the "outer" story of his companions, Leia, Han, Chewie and the two droids. The second plotline is intertwined with the first one. Both plotlines affect each other. Otherwise, the story would fragment into two separate stories and it would fall apart.”

2. As we watch this video, please think about the following questions:
The Two Train Tracks
As we watch this video, please think about the following questions:
1) Which literary element does this video  employ?
2) When should a writer switch between each track?

3. Hunger Games Example
View the following clip from Hunger Games and identify the multiple plot lines. What makes this clip an example of multiple plot lines? PD2YirA

4. Application
Turn to your shoulder partner and discuss Richard Wright’s “Black Boy.” What two plot lines can you identify? Now read your draft and identify pre-existing multiple plot lines or add one to your story. Please number or color code each plot line. Be sure to include your five narrative topic guidelines for each plot line.