BrainPOP Jr - Plot

Which word describes what happens in a story?

• Ending

• Plot

• Character

• Setting

When do you usually meet main characters?

• in the end

• during the conflict

• in the solution

• in the introduction

What can you do to keep track of the plot of a story?

• Read the title of the story.

• Review the ending again.

• Read a different story.

• Map out the events in the story.

What is another word for conclusion?

• end

• beginning

• middle

• title

Which sentence is TRUE about stories?

• There can only be one main character.

• The heroes always win and save the day.

• The setting and characters can change.

• Characters always solve their problems.

Which story’s plot is MOST LIKELY about a character facing nature?

• “Moby and the Desert"

• “The Secret House”

• “The Loud Neighbor”

• “Mia Finds a Friend”

Characters can face several problems in one story. The main problem is called the:

• solution

• conclusion

• climax

• conflict

The events in the plot usually build up to an important event called a CLIMAX. What is a CLIMAX?

• the time and place the story happens

• the most exciting point in the story

• the people or animals in the story

• the lesson or moral taught in the story

A plot usually builds up to a really exciting event. What is the most exciting event in “The Three Little Pigs”?

• The wolf blows down the house that is made of hay.

• The pigs build houses out of hay, sticks, and bricks.

• The wolf goes down the chimney and into a fireplace.

• The pigs live happily ever after and build new homes.

An INTERNAL conflict happens when a character struggles with feelings. What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?

• A character plays in the park with her friend.

• A character tries to get over his fear of dogs.

• A character checks out a book from the library.

• A character paints a picture of a mountain.