Story Elements of Crash by Jerry Spinelli

The struggle or problem in a story

• Exposition
• Resolution
• Conflict
• Antagonist

The people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot

• Internal Force
• Rising Action
• Protagonist
• Characters

An author develops a character by showing readers what a character says and thinks; the effects they have on others by their actions,and looks

• Characterization
• Theme
• Personal Narrative
• Summary

The central idea or lesson to be learned in a story

• Plot
• Exposition
• Theme
• Short Story

This is where and when the story takes place

• Characters
• Climax
• Setting
• Falling Action

The main character of the story or the character that the story revolves around. The good guy in the story.

• Protagonist
• Third Person Perspective
• Antagonist
• Characterization 

The character (person or animal) working against the main character. The bad guy in the story.

• Conflict
• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Force

The beginning of the story where the setting and main characters are introduced

• Exposition
• Plot
• Climax
• Resolution

A choice, decision, or action brought on by someone else other than the main character.

• Theme
• Personal Narrative
• External Force
• Antagonist

John and Penn compete in a race-off for the remaining spot on the school's Penn Relays team. John lets Penn win on purpose. John shows more compassion in general now and helps Abby with her wildlife habitat project. Mrs. Coogan announces she will be working only part-time from now on, and John encourages her to resume her painting hobby by buying her paints.  Mr. Coogan has made peace with the wild backyard, John is going to a party at Jane Forbes' house, and Penn is his best friend.

• Rising Action
• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Climax