Story Elements - Plot

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

• Protagonist

• Falling Action

• Climax

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.W.3.3A

The characters, setting, and background information are introduced.

• Conflict

• Theme

• Falling Action

• Exposition

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

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

• Plot

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

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

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Rising Action

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

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

• Resolution

• Rising Action

• Plot

• Theme

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

• Plot

• Climax

• Theme

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

The good in the story. Usually the main character.

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.3

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

• Falling Action

• Theme

• Resolution

• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.W.3.3A

Main character has a struggle with someone or something.

• Plot

• Conflict

• Theme

• Falling Action