Reading Skill 1: Plot Elements

Reading Skill Introduction

Grade 6

Central Idea and Plot

Elements

Today’s Objective

1.Understand and recognize key plot
elements

2.Analyze how plot elements contribute
to the central idea of a story.

Poll

Have you ever heard about plot elements?

• Yes

• No

Word Cloud

What are some elements of a story? E.g.: Setting

Activity:

Read the story and then identify the part.

The Lost Lantern

        In the small village of Maplewood, there was a big lantern that everyone used during the Harvest Festival. It was a special tradition that made everyone happy and was said to bring good luck for the coming year.

 

       

Multiple Choice

Identify the part of the story that you just read:

• Exposition (Beginning of the story)

• Conflict

  (The problem of the story)

• Climax

  (The most exciting part of the story)

• Resolution

  (The end of the story)

The Lost Lantern

        A few days before the festival, the lantern went missing. The villagers were very worried because the festival wouldn’t be the same without it. Mr. Thompson, the village leader, said he would give a prize to anyone who found the lantern.

 

      

 

       

Multiple Choice

Identify the part of the story that you just read:

• Exposition (Beginning of the story)

• Conflict

  (The problem of the story)

• Climax

  (The most exciting part of the story)

• Resolution

  (The end of the story)

The Lost Lantern

         Ella, a brave 12-year-old girl, decided to help. She asked people in the village if they had seen anything strange. Ella learned that a stranger had been in the village and had acted suspiciously.

 

    

      

 

       

The Lost Lantern

             Ella followed the clues and found the lantern hidden in the old mill on the edge of town. The stranger had taken it to sell, but Ella got it back just in time for the festival.

 

       

 

 

    

      

 

       

Multiple Choice

Identify the part of the story that you just read:

• Exposition (Beginning of the story)

• Conflict

  (The problem of the story)

• Climax

  (The most exciting part of the story)

• Resolution

  (The end of the story)

The Lost Lantern

             The festival was a big success, and the villagers were very happy. The lantern was put in the village square, and its light made everyone smile. Ella was praised for her bravery, and the village enjoyed a great Harvest Festival.

 

       

 

 

    

      

 

       

Multiple Choice

Identify the part of the story that you just read:

• Exposition (Beginning of the story)

• Conflict

  (The problem of the story)

• Climax

  (The most exciting part of the story)

• Resolution

  (The end of the story)

Plot Elements

Where characters and
setting are introduced

The part of the story
where the conflict develops.

Exposition

Rising Action The most exciting part

of the story.

Falling Action
The events leading to the end of the story.

Resolution

Climax

The ending of the
story.

Open Ended

What do you think is a conflict?

Poll

Critical thinking question:
Does every story have a clear
solution?

• Yes

• No

Activity 2: Matching

Match

Match the following:

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

The introduction of the story

Where the conflict takes place

The most exciting part of the story

The events that lead to the resolution

The ending of the story

• The introduction of the story

• Where the conflict takes place

• The most exciting part of the story

• The events that lead to the resolution

• The ending of the story

Activity 3: Mcq

Multiple Choice

Which part of the plot shows the most excitement or turning point?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Conflict

• Setting

Multiple Choice

What happens during the falling action?

• The main character faces the biggest challenge

• The setting and the characters are introduced

• The events lead to the resolution of the story

• The main problem is introduced

Categorize

Options (4)

Lily was excited for the school spelling bee and had practiced for weeks.

On the day of the event, her friend Max accidentally knocked over her study notes, causing her..

During the competition, Lily tried her best despite being flustered.

Lily spelled most of the words correctly and won second place.

Read the short paragraph below. Highlight the sentences or phrases that match each plot element.

      Lily was excited for the school spelling bee and had practiced for weeks. On the day of the event, her friend Max accidentally knocked over her study notes, causing her to lose her place. Lily was upset and worried she might not do well. During the competition, Lily tried her best despite being flustered. In the end, Lily spelled most of the words correctly and won second place.

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Resolution