Narrative and Plot Diagram Practice

Label the plot diagram with the options provided

a

b

c

d

e

Resolution

Climax

Exposition

Falling Action

Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Where and when a story takes place.

• climax

• setting

• characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The turning point in the story. The tension is

at its highest point in the story.

• conflict

• climax

• falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How is the problem/conflict in the story

solved?

• resolution

• exposition

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

People or animals that are in the story.

• setting

• characters

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where is the narrator at the beginning of the story?

• At home doing homework

• In the cafeteria eating lunch

• Walking out of school at the end of the day

• At the park with friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What event starts the main conflict of the story?

• The narrator sees Mr. Lee sweeping

• The cafeteria doors are locked

• The narrator realizes they left their backpack in the cafeteria

• The narrator runs to the park to meet friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which problem makes the situation worse for the narrator?

• The narrator promises to slow down in the future

• The cafeteria doors are locked when they return

• Mr. Lee opens the cafeteria

• The narrator gets their backpack back

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the most suspenseful moment in the story?

• The narrator explains the problem to Mr. Lee

• The narrator thinks their backpack might be thrown away or taken

• The narrator leaves school to meet friends

• The narrator walks home with the backpack

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What happens after the climax to begin solving the problem?

• Mr. Lee helps the narrator unlock the cafeteria and find the bag

• The narrator feels panic rise in their chest

• The narrator promises to double-check next time

• The narrator imagines losing their backpack forever

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4