Plot Diagram

Sets the scene; the when and the where.

• Setting
• Exposition
• Place
• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.

• Exposition
• Climax
• Plot
• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation. 

• Rising Action
• Exposition
• Climax
• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story. 

• Exposition
• Climax
• Rising Action
• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A series of main events that leads to the climax. 

• Exposition
• Climax
• Falling Action
• `Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The turning point of the story. 

• Expostion
• Resolution
• Climax
• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.

• Exposition
• Rising Action 
• Falling Action
• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict. 

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The central message expressed by the author of a story. 

• Plot
• Theme
• point of view
• Character 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is "where a story takes place?"

• resolution
• conflict
• setting
• characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3