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. Dead Poets Society Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action
Neil kills himself after the play.
Main Conflict:
Keating’s style of teaching clashes with traditional education at Welton.
Type/Kind:
External: Character vs. Society
Setting:
Where: Welton Academy, Vermont
When: 1959
Why: The 1950’s was an age of conformity
Falling action:
Todd is bothered by Neil’s death being pinned on Keating.
Plot Development/Level of Tension
Characterization:
Protagonist: Mr. Keating
Method: Dynamic
Antagonist: Education at Welton
Method: Static
Resolution:
Keating is fired and Todd finally resists authority using transcendentalism.
Plot:
Keating inspires a group of students to think for themselves.
Time
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution

5. TRANSITIONAL PAGE

6. Printing Directions
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In the “Print” dialogue box, in the lower left corner under “Print What,” click on the drop down arrow and select “Handouts.”
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Next, under “Handouts,” click on “Slides per Page,” and choose “9.”
Lastly, click on “OK,” and the file will print.
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