1. Dramatic Structure
Please print this slide show, follow the directions, and staple it to your reading response.

2. Setting: Where, When, & Why
DRAMATIC
Turning point: Describe event
STRUCTURE
Main conflict: Describe event
Conflict: External or internal
Character vs: Character
Society
Nature
Plot Development: Describe event leading toward resolution
Plot Development/Level of Tension
Setting: Where, When, & Why
Main characters: Protagonist: Name,
Method of Char.
Antagonist: Name,
Basic plot:
Main conflict resolved:
Describe event that resolves conflict in Rising Action
Protagonist’s role in resolution: Describe event
Time
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

3. Guidelines
All plot development events must be described in 10 words or less
Creatively format the chart just like it looks on previous slide
Provide all literary term headings
Do not use lined paper
Must be colorful (add graphics if you want)
See following examples for ideas

4. TRANSITIONAL PAGE

5. TRANSITIONAL PAGE

6. How to Grade a Dramatic Structure Chart
Write a one sentence evaluation explaining how this reading response helped you comprehend the literary aspects of the plot and your ability to analyze and evaluate it.
How to Grade a Dramatic Structure Chart
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Every heading, answer, and description is worth 3.3 points!
If plot developments are more than ten words, no credit is earned.
Then, write one sentence stating what you’d do better or differently next time according to the criteria.

7. Printing Directions
On the tool bar, click on “File,” click on “Print.”
In the “Print” dialogue box, in the lower left corner under “Print What,” click on the drop down arrow and select “Handouts.”
Then, under “Color/Grayscale,” select the best on for your printer.
Next, under “Handouts,” click on “Slides per Page,” and choose “9.”
Lastly, click on “OK,” and the file will print.
Staple Directions to your assignment.