1. Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

2. Extra Help **Extra Credit Available**
What do you know?
Quick Quiz
Exit Slip
Extra Help **Extra Credit Available**
Entry Slip
Notes, please!

3. Plot Diagram 3 4 2 1 5

4. Go on to the plot elements!!!!
Plot definition
Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. OR
A story’s plot is what happens in the story and the order it happens in.
Go on to the plot elements!!!!

5. 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). 1

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

7. 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. 3

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

9. 5. Resolution
The story comes to an end. 5

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

11. Remember: The elements can be repeated and sometimes out of order.
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Remember: The elements can be repeated and sometimes out of order.

12. Extra Help **Extra Credit Available**
What do you know?
Quick Quiz
Exit Slip
Extra Help **Extra Credit Available**
Entry Slip

13. Quick quiz What is the definition of plot?
What doesn’t happen in the story
What happens in a story.
What happens in the story and the order it happens in.
None of the above
3. What is the 3rd plot element
Rising Action
Resolution
Climax
Falling Action
4. During which element does the story come to an end?
Rising Action
Resolution
Exposition
Falling Action
2. How many plot elements are there? 2 3 4
None of the above
5. True or false? The plot elements can repeat throughout a story.

14. Entry slip
Directions: DO NOT TALK. Complete the entry slip by yourself. I want to know what you know…not your neighbor or bff. Take the slip of paper you received and write your name, class, date at the top. Next, answer the questions below. Take a guess if you are not sure. You must write something. Write in complete sentences. When you are done, set the paper aside and get started on your dailies.
What is plot?
What happens during the resolution of a story?
What is the definition of setting?

15. Exit slip What is plot? What happens during the resolution of a story?
Directions: DO NOT TALK. Complete the exit slip by yourself. I want to know what you know…not your neighbor or bff. You may not use notes. Take the slip of paper you received and write your name, class, date at the top. Next, answer the questions below. Take a guess if you are not sure. You must write something. Write in complete sentences. When you are done, you can wait quietly or SSR.
What is plot?
What happens during the resolution of a story?
Name the plot elements in order starting with the beginning, of course.

16. Everyone loves extra help!!!
A detail description of the plot elements
Another activity on the plot elements. You will have to print this one-so don’t choose it if you don’t have a printer! Pick the other one. Also, don’t forget to select exposition, climax, and resolution once you are at the website!. **Extra credit if completed** Note: only 1 worksheet can be completed for extra credit
Story Interactive . Extra credit if completed**
Directions:
Go to the following website:
Once there, review the plot elements and then click “activity.” Complete the activity!
Once you have completed the activity, write down the story the activity used. Turn in the story title tomorrow for extra credit!