Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Rikki- Tikki- Tavi
(Plot Elements)

The intro to the fiction story.

What does the author need us to know about the characters?

Includes setting

Introduces characters

Exposition

Open Ended

Exposition Question:

How does the author introduce Rikki-tikki and his circumstances at the beginning of the story?

What details help you understand his character and situation?

The author begins to introduce the conflict in the story.

External vs. Internal conflict

What prevents the protagonist from getting what they want?

How does the author develop the antagonist(s)?

Rising Action

Open Ended

Rising Action Question:

Describe the events that lead to Rikki-tikki's first encounter with Nag.

How do these events build tension in the story?

The turning point of the story!

The exciting part of the story!

Sometimes you can see the protagonist is going to be ok!

Sometimes the protagonists.... dies!

Climax

Open Ended

Climax Question:

What moment in the story serves as the climax of the conflict between Rikki-tikki and Nagaina? What actions does Rikki-tikki take, and how does it affect the outcome of the story?

What are some events important things that happen after the climax?

The story begins to wrap up!

The character is dead or alive.

The questions you had during the story begin to get answered.

Falling Action

Open Ended

Falling Action Question:

After the climax, what steps does Rikki-tikki take to ensure the safety of Teddy and his family?

How do these actions reflect his character's growth?

The way the story ends.

The conflicts are resolved for either good or bad.

You might be left with questions about what happens after the story.

This is the conclusion or the end.

Resolution

Open Ended

Resolution Question:

In what ways does the final resolution of the story show Rikki-tikki's bravery and determination?

How does the ending contribute to the overall theme of the story?