Plot Elements

Plot Elements

Ms. Hicks

Plot Structure

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Multiple Choice

According to the video, This is where characters, setting, and conflict are established...

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Climax

​Exposition

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This is the start of the story, where we meet the main character or characters, understand the setting, as well as the conflict. ​

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Multiple Choice

Double Detention!

by RV Staff Writer J.C.

Ralphie was getting bored in his geography class. Mr. Hudson projected a map of Europe up on the whiteboard, and asked someone to turn off the lights so they could see it better. “I’ll do it,” said Ralphie, and he popped a paper spitball into a straw and blew it at the light switch. It missed, and landed in Mira’s hair instead. Mira screamed in disgust. The other students snickered. Mr. Hudson was annoyed.

What is the conflict?

• Ralphie is not paying attention.

• Ralphie has done something to get himself in trouble.

• Ralphie is sleep in class

​Rising Action

​In the rising action, we watch a series of events unfold. There's not much in a story if everything works out perfectly and there are zero bumps in the road. We need a little conflict.

Multiple Choice

What is the rising action of the story?

• Ralphie skipped class.

• Ralphie went to sleep in another class.

• Ralphie has now been assigned another after school detention.

Open Ended

What is the "Climax" of the story?

​Falling Action

In the falling action, we see things start to wind down​

​Resolution

​In any story, it's important to conclude with a solid resolution. The resolution is where the reader learn the final outcome of the story. Whether it be a tragic or a happy ending you must conclude with a solid resolution.

​Now it's your turn....

​Notice how the passage ends at the climax. You are going to end the story by providing the "FALLING ACTION, and RESOLUTION".

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​Please follow the directions provided below:

​ The ending must be "AT LEAST 2 Paragraphs Long 5-7 sentences per paragraph". At least 1 paragraph for the "FALLING ACTION", and 1 for the "RESOLUTION". Review each plot element, and respond accordingly. You will provide your ending on the next slide.

Open Ended

Provide your alternate ending here. You will have 15 minutes. When finished proceed to the next slid.

Multiple Choice

What Point of View

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Omniscient

Open Ended

Exit Ticket:

Using the "Chunk Method" respond to the following question:

Do you think Mrs. Adison should have given Ralphie detention? Why or Why Not? *use evidence from the story*