Unfolding Plot

The video tutorial explains the structure of a plot, which consists of five elements: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It uses a story about a girl named Sarah to illustrate these elements. The exposition introduces Sarah and her conflict about moving to Ohio. The rising action shows Sarah's realization of her father's excitement about his job promotion. The climax occurs when Sarah acknowledges her selfishness. The falling action and resolution depict Sarah's change in perspective, leading to a positive outlook on moving. The tutorial emphasizes using these elements to understand how a plot unfolds.

What is the primary function of a plot in a story?

• To introduce the main character

• To describe the author's background

• To provide a detailed setting

• To structure related events and engage the reader

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

Which element of the plot introduces the main characters and setting?

• Resolution

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising Action

In Sarah's story, what is the initial conflict introduced during the exposition?

• Sarah's argument with her friend

• Sarah's lost pet

• Sarah's family moving to Ohio

• Sarah's dislike for her new school

What does the rising action in a plot typically involve?

• Characters facing the conflict

• A summary of the story

• Introduction of the setting

• Resolution of the conflict

At what point in the story does the climax occur?

• When the setting is described

• When the story ends

• When the character faces the conflict and may change

• When the conflict is introduced

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What action does Sarah take during the falling action of the story?

• She decides to stay in California

• She argues with her parents again

• She makes a card for her father

• She runs away from home

How does Sarah's perspective change by the resolution of the story?

• She decides to move back to California

• She accepts the move to Ohio with a positive outlook

• She convinces her parents to stay

• She remains upset about the move

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3