Plot Elements Diagram

What is the exposition of a story's plot?

• the most exciting part

• the beginning; characters and setting are introduced

• when problems are solved

• the problem that starts the story's action

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Reorder the following

• climax

• exposition

• falling action

• rising action

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the climax of a story's plot?

• the problem that starts the series of events at the beginning

• the part when the reader understands a lesson

• the part where characters and setting are introduced

• the most exciting part; a turning point

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Match the following

• Box 5

• exposition

• Box 4

• climax

• Box 1

• rising action

• Box 3

• resolution

• Box 2

• falling action

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

________is all the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

• rising action

• falling action

• theme

• exposition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The end of the story. It occurs after the CLIMAX. It is when you learn what happens to the characters after the CONFLICT is resolved.

• exposition

• conflict

• resolution

• falling action

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

the series of events that make up a story

• plot

• exposition

• theme

• setting

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

• climax

• exposition

• conflict

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Study this picture or study the copy of this picture that you were given in class. What does this picture help a reader to understand?

• This picture helps a reader to understand how to spell very difficult vocabulary words.

• The picture helps a reader to understand how to climb a mountain in the winter time.

• This picture helps a reader to understand how to run the mile in 6th grade P.E. class.

• This picture helps you to better understand the parts of a book, a play, or a movie.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why is it important that a reader understands story elements, plot diagram, plot line, or the story mountain? Be sure to read every choice before you decide on the correct answer or answers.

• If you understand how to identify the climax, you will know what the most exciting part of of a book or movie is.

• If you recognize the importance of the exposition you will better understand the background information and you will enjoy the book or movie more.

• If you know the difference between man vs man, man vs nature, and man vs self you will be better able to pick books or movies that you are interested in.

• If you understand that good authors take time to show the reader all about the characters and the plot through a steady rising action you will become a better writer yourself.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3