Plot Elements

Who are the characters in a story?

• A person, animal, or creature in a story.

• Only humans who play a role in the plot.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The events that occur in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does solution mean in a story?

• A method of storytelling

• The main character's journey

• How the problem is solved.

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the plot of a story?

• The characters' motivations and backgrounds.

• The events that happen in the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

• The themes and messages conveyed throughout the narrative.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a theme in a story?

• The main idea or underlying message of the story.

• A character's journey throughout the plot.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The sequence of events that occur in the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the resolution in a story?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The climax where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The conclusion to the story. The solution to the conflict or problem is revealed.

• The background information that sets the stage for the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is an antagonist?

• A character that supports the protagonist.

• A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

• A character that is neutral in the story.

• A character that provides comic relief.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of the main characters.

• The most exciting part of the story. Where the problem reaches its 'peak'.

• The resolution of the story's conflict.

• The setting where the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the setting of a story?

• The main character's journey throughout the plot.

• The emotional tone of the narrative.

• When and where the story takes place.

• The conflict that drives the story forward.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does it mean to summarize a story?

• To give a brief statement of the main points of the story.

• To retell the story in detail.

• To analyze the characters and their motivations.

• To provide a personal opinion about the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is a problem in a story?

• A character's internal conflict

• Something that goes wrong in the story.

• A resolution to the plot

• A description of the setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9