1. Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

2. Plot Diagram 2 1 3 4 5

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

4. 1. Exposition This is the first stage of plot. The characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

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

6. 3. Climax This is the turning point of the story or the point of greatest suspense. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict.

7. 4. Falling Action This is the stage after the climax where the story is beginning to wrap up.

8. 5. Resolution The story comes to a reasonable ending. This is the final stage of plot.

9. Plot Must-Knows You must know ALL of the stages of plot. You must know the ORDER of the stages of plot. You must be able to identify the stages of plot by using a short story/book. You will use this through middle school, high school and college. There is no escaping it!

10. Conflict—MUST have it Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. Without conflict, there is no plot.

11. Types of Conflict Character vs. Nature Character vs. World Character vs. Self- INSIDE OF A CHARACTER’S HEAD Internal Conflict Character vs. Character External Conflict

12. Test your plot knowledge! The 3 Little Pigs –We will now watch a short version of the story to refresh your memory. After you will need to answer questions about the plot, characters, and setting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hI9U 19-m0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hI9U 19-m0

13. Sample Event #2 Pig #1 builds a house of straw, Pig #2 builds a house of sticks, and Pig # 3 builds a house of bricks. Event #2 Pig #1 builds a house of straw, Pig #2 builds a house of sticks, and Pig # 3 builds a house of bricks. Event #3 Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down and Pig #1 escapes to Pig #2’s house. Event #3 Big Bad Wolf blows the straw house down and Pig #1 escapes to Pig #2’s house. Event #1 The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes. Event #1 The pigs come across a beautiful clearing they think will be a perfect spot to build their homes. Event #4 Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down and Pig #1 and #2 escape to Pig # 3’s house. Event #4 Big Bad Wolf blows the stick house down and Pig #1 and #2 escape to Pig # 3’s house. Event #5 The Big Bad Wolf tires several times, but he can’t blow down brick house. Event #5 The Big Bad Wolf tires several times, but he can’t blow down brick house. CLIMAX: Wolf decides to sneak down the chimney to get the pigs. Wolf falls into boiling pot of soup. RESOLUTION: The Big Bad Wolf is so scared of the 3 pigs that he runs off in the woods never to be seen again. The 3 little pigs live happily ever after. EXPOSITION: Three little pigs leave home to find adventure in the big world.