Plot Elements

Front

This part of the story is where you learn about the characters, setting, and background information.

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

This part of the story is where a conflict is beginning and the suspense increases.

Back

Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

This part of the story is where the tension is the highest. The problem is being shown clearly.

Back

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

This part of the story is where the problem is starting to be solved, and the tension is dropping.

Back

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

This part of the story is where the problem fully fixed or resolved.

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

Which part is labeled as 1? Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which part is labeled as 2? Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action

Back

Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which part is labeled as 3? Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action

Back

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which part is labeled as 4? Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action

Back

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Which part is labeled as 5? Options: Exposition, Resolution, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5