1. Activator Review the guided reading notes on “The Lottery”
Use a Venn Diagram. Compare and contrast the setting at the beginning of the story with that at the end. Even though the story’s physical location stays the same, how does it change?

2. Notes
The five elements of story are setting, plot, character, conflict, and theme.

3. Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram
Independent Notes

4. Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5

5. Plot (definition)
Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

6. 1. Exposition
This usually occurs at the beginning of a short story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

7. 2. Rising Action
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.

8. 3. Climax
This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

9. 4. Falling Action
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

10. 5. Resolution/Denoument
The story comes to an identifiable ending.

11. Putting It All Together
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution/ Denoument
Beginning of Story
Middle of Story
End of Story

12. Building a plot diagram…
Building a plot diagram…. With a partner, in your notebooks, create a plot diagram for “The Lottery”
Whole town assembles for the lottery With Tessie’s death, the whole town will have a great harvest Tessie panics Mr. Summers begins the lottery Children gather stones Parents call their children Tessie selects the “winning ticket,” continues to argue Tessie arrives at the town square Townspeople pick up rocks and descend upon Tessie Bill Hutchinson selects the “winning ticket” The black box, tradition explained Rocks are thrown at Tessie until she is dead

13. Comprehension Questions
Complete the questions relating to “The Lottery.”
Write in complete sentences.

14. Summarizer Identify the five key points on a plot diagram.
Give a brief description of each in your own words.