Plot Diagram

Lesson: Plot Diagram

10/12 Agenda:

• Mini-Lesson on Plot
• Practice questions
• Review this week's assignment

What does plot mean?

Plot is the pattern of events in a story from beginning to end

Plot diagram

Tip! Draw this diagram in your notebook.

Multiple Choice

This part of the story is where we learn about the characters, setting and any important background information. Often called the introduction, this is the part of the story where we are introduced to the main conflict, or main problem.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

This part of the story is usually where the majority of the action takes place. The reader begins to see the conflict develop and interest and suspense are built.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

This part of the story is usually the turning point of the story , or the part that is the most intense or emotional point.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

During this part of the story loose ends of the plot are tied up. Usually the conflict and the climax are going through the process of being resolved.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

During this part, the story comes to a conclusion. This usually means that the conflict is completely resolved or is determined unsolvable.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

This is when the tension is at its worst, and the protagonist must make a decision to end the conflict.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

When would the reader find out the theme or lesson of the story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What's the name of the character who fights the protagonist and keeps him/her from reaching a goal?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Theme

• Conflict

Multiple Choice

When would the reader learn about the protagonist and what a "boring day" is for that character?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

When would the CONFLICT be introduced and get worse in the story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 5?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 4?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 3?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 1?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 6?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution