1. Plot Structure

2. EXPOSITION
Characters, setting, and basic situation revealed

3. RISING ACTION Main part of the story Moves the plot along
Conflict introduced

4. CLIMAX Most exciting or intense part of the story
A turning point / decision made

5. FALLING ACTION
Lead to the resolution
Conflicts start to be resolved

6. RESOLUTION
Conflicts are resolved
The end of the story

7. Plot Mountain Foldable
Cut out foldable along the perimeter on the outer black lines.
2. Fold along the dotted lines.

8. Plot Mountain Foldable
3. Cut along the black borders between elements, stopping at the dotted fold line. 4. Finally, color your foldable.

9. Plot Mountain Notes
Exposition * the first part of the plot * characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed Rising Action * main part of the story * moves the plot along * where complications arise Climax * the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist * the OMG! * usually a turning point

10. Plot Mountain Notes Falling Action
* events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution
* conflicts begin moving towards resolution
Resolution
* the end of the story
* loose ends of the plot are tied up
* remaining questions are answered
* conflicts are resolved