Lesson 6

Lesson 6: Describing Plot

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best shows the resolution of the story?

• "She was cold and hungry, but she kept her horse on the edge of the shallow riverbank until each animal had safely passed."

• "Alma stayed there in the stinging rain, her horse breathing hard beneath her."

• "When she finally rode ashore, her father waved to get Alma's attention."

• "Alma knew then that she had proven herself to be a valuable member of the team."

Multiple Choice

What is the conflict in the play?

• The dinosaur exhibit distracts people too much.

• The boys have gotten separated from their class

• The boys don't know their way around the museum.

• The teacher is angry at the boys for not paying attention.

Multiple Choice

Which episode from the plot serves as the resolution?

• James and Jamaal get distracted by the T-Rex and end up lost.

• James and Jamaal make a plan to search for their class.

• James and Jamaal hear noises coming from the dinosaur display

• James and Jamaal are found by Mr. Flin and go get their class.

Open Ended

Explain another way that the author could have resolved the conflict in this play. Describe whether or not it would be a good resolution based on the play's plot events. Use at least two specific examples to support your response.