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Discuss: PBIS Shirt & Hoodies Whooo’s Reading Test Results You will need: Sheet of Paper Pen/Pencil ELAGSE 8 RL 3 I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story: propel the action, reveal aspects of character or provoke a decision.

Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram Student Notes

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.

Plot Diagram 3. Climax 2. Rising Action 4. Falling Action 1. Exposition 5. Resolution

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).

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

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.

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

5. Resolution • The story comes to a reasonable ending.

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

Example: Cinderella Climax: The prince visits the home of Cinderella; the two sisters try to fit in to the slipper, but Cinderella appears is discovered to be the wearer of the slipper. Rising Action: The step sisters prepare to go to the ball; a fairy godmother appears and gives Cinderella a gown to wear to the ball and coach and footmen to take her there; she goes to the ball and dances with the prince; she leaves at midnight, losing a slipper on the steps; the prince finds the slipper and agrees to marry the woman whom it fits. Exposition: Cinderella lives unhappily with her stepmother and two step sisters; an invitation to the ball arrives at the palace. Falling Action: Cinderella and the prince prepare to marry. Resolution: They live happily ever after.

Discuss: Whooo’s Reading You will need: Sheet of Paper Plot Diagram Pen/Pencil ELAGSE 8 RL 3 I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story: propel the action, reveal aspects of character or provoke a decision.

TRY IT OUT!!!! 1. Watch the “Three Little Pigs. ” (11: 40) 2. Complete the plot diagram according to the video.

If time… • You may complete the following: – Take a Whooo’s Reading test. – Go to the library if you have taken one. – Read!!!

Discuss: Whooo’s Reading You will need: Sheet of Paper Pen/Pencil ELAGSE 8 RL 3 I can analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story: propel the action, reveal aspects of character or provoke a decision.

Show What You Know You will have 10 minutes! • You will have 5 minutes to study. • Number your paper from 113. • Write the answer only. You do not have to write the questions. • Please do not write on the test. • Do your very best!!!

Do What You Know! • Read the short story provided to you. • Answer the questions on the back in reference to the plot elements.