Story Elements - Plot

The aftermath/results. Characters’ reactions to climax. Prepares readers for the end.

• Protagonist

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The characters, setting, and background information are introduced.

• Conflict

• Theme

• Falling Action

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Conflict or struggles are resolved (fixed). The character comes face to face with the conflict. A turning point in the story.

• Conflict

• Antagonist

• Climax

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The different struggles or series of events for the character(s).

• Plot

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The bad or enemy in the story. Can be someone or something.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Rising Action

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

The way a story is set up from beginning to end.

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Plot

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Universal (applies to everyone) message or lesson that is learned.

• Plot

• Climax

• Theme

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The good in the story. Usually the main character.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Conflict or problem solved. Goal is reached. The “new normal” is now in place.

• Falling Action

• Theme

• Resolution

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Main character has a struggle with someone or something.

• Plot

• Conflict

• Theme

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9