Story Graphs

Front

What is a story graph?

Back

A visual representation of a narrative that shows the progression of events, including rising action, climax, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Define 'rising action' in a story graph.

Back

The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What does 'climax' refer to in a story graph?

Back

The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Explain 'falling action' in a story graph.

Back

The events that follow the climax, leading towards the resolution of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is 'resolution' in a story graph?

Back

The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How can you determine the time intervals in a story graph?

Back

By analyzing the x-axis, which typically represents time, and identifying the segments that show changes in the story.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What does the y-axis represent in a story graph?

Back

The y-axis often represents the intensity of emotions, distance, or other measurable factors related to the story.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What is the significance of the peak in a story graph?

Back

The peak represents the climax, indicating the moment of greatest tension or conflict in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How can you identify the main conflict in a story graph?

Back

By looking for the point where the story's tension increases significantly, often leading to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does a flat line in a story graph indicate?

Back

A flat line indicates a period of stability or no significant change in the story's action or emotion.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4