Journeys

HISD 3rd Grade

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Teacher Facing
May 14, 2024

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TEKS 3.8C Analyze plot elements, including the sequence of events, the conflict, and the resolution.

LO: SWBAT analyze plot elements, including the
sequence of events, the conflict, and the
resolution.

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly analyze plot
elements, including the sequence of events, the
conflict, and the resolution in at least 4 out of 5
questions.

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What are the parts that make up a story?

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Fill in the blanks

The plot of a story is made up of its __________, _____________, ________________. The events
that lead to the climax happen during the
______________________. The events that lead to solving the conflict happen during the
_____________________. The main problem
in a story is the __________. How the conflict
is solved is the _______________.

conflict

characters

rising action

setting

falling action

events

resolution

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As the storm raged on, Sarah desperately
searched for her lost dog, Max, in the woods.
The wind howled and the rain pelted down,
making it difficult for her to see more than a
few feet ahead. Suddenly, she heard a faint
whimper coming from a deep valley. Sarah
carefully made her way down the slippery
slope, her heart pounding in her chest. There,
trapped beneath a fallen tree branch, was
Max, his fur matted with mud and his eyes
filled with fear. With all her strength, Sarah
lifted the heavy branch, freeing her beloved
pet. Exhausted but overjoyed, Sarah
embraced Max tightly, and together they
made their way back home, grateful for their
unbreakable bond.

Characters

Setting

conflict

resolution

Created by HISD Curriculum

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Apply To Text

We will examine
today’s story by
analyzing the plot

elements.

The More the Merrier

Read the text and annotate

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Sequence of Events

Which detail from the story belongs in the empty box?

A.

Old Woman invites the animals to stay the night, offering them warmth by the
fire and a bit of bread.

B.

The animals climb and climb, noticing it's getting dark and colder as they
continue on.

C.

Old Woman sits near the fireplace, talking to herself about her lack of food and
warm clothes.

D.

The animals see a light coming from a little house beside the road where Old
Woman is sitting.

Gray Goose,
feeling unwell,
decides to go to
the mountain is
joined by Black
Cat, Wooly Sheep,
and Brown Cow
on her journey.

As night falls, the
animals seek
shelter and come
across Old
Woman's house,
where they learn
of her poverty
and loneliness.

In the morning, the
animals decide to
stay with Old
Woman, each
offering her
something
valuable: eggs,
wool, milk, and
companionship.

Old Woman is
delighted, and they
all live happily
together, with Cat
reminding them each
night that "The more
the merrier."

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What is the main problem the animals
face in the middle of the story?

“Plot” Anchor Chart from HMH – used with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing

Company.

The main problem the animals face in

the middle of the story is__________.

This is the problem because…

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What is the main problem the animals face in the middle of
the story?

The main problem the animals face in the middle of the story

is _______________________________________________________

This is the problem because _____________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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What is the main problem the animals face in the middle of
the story?

The main problem the animals face in the middle of the story

is _______________________________________________________

This is the problem because _____________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

they need a warm, safe place to rest.

that they do not have anywhere to stay the night.

it is getting dark and cold, and

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A. They hear a noise in the

forest.

B. Sheep sees a light in the

distance.

C. Goose's headache gets

worse.

D. Cow gets separated from

the group.

Which of these
events leads to the
characters finding
shelter for the night?

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The details in paragraph 19 are
important to the plot of the story
because the help the reader
understand that the old woman —

A.

is wealthy and has many
possessions

B.

is lonely and talks to herself

C.

is poor an lacks basic
necessities

D.

is afraid of the dark and
wants company

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“Dear me,” she said. “How has it
come to this? Some people have
eggs, cheese,

and a bit of milk to dip their bread
into. I only have this bread. Some
people have
warm clothes, while I have only my old
dress.”

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A. The animals eat bread

with Old Woman.

B. The animals realize Old

Woman needs their
help.

C. The animals get lost on

the mountain.

D. The animals knock on

Old Woman's door.

Which of these
events leads the
animals deciding to
stay with the old
woman?

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“You poor dears,” said Old Woman. “You are welcome to stay here tonight. You can
warm yourself by my fire and share my bit of bread.”

Paragraph 24 contributes to the resolution
of the story by........................................

Read paragraph 24.

How does paragraph 24 contribute to the resolution of the story?

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How are
paragraph
27-29
important to
the story’s
plot?

Please choose TWO answers.

A. They introduce the main

characters.

B. They present the main

problem.

C. They show how the

character’s problems are
solved

D. They show the rising

action.

E. They provide the resolution.

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SCR: Explain how the main problem the animals face in the middle
of the story is resolved by the end of the story. Support your
answer with evidence from the text.

R
A
C
E

The main problem the animals face in the middle of the
story is that …

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DOL: Given a text, SW
correctly analyze plot
elements, including the
sequence of events, the
conflict, and the
resolution in at least 4
out of 5 questions.