Comm Arts-Day 5

• Please remember I am no longer reminding you to do your bell ringer. You are expected to start it once you walk in the room.

• Bell Ringer: Discuss what it feels like to run a mile. Talk about the beginning, middle, and end. You have three minutes to discuss.

Identifying the Elements of A Plot Diagram

Student Notes

Plot Diagram

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Plot (definition)

• Plot is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. Every plot is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.

1. Exposition• This usually occurs at the beginning of a short

story. Here the characters are introduced. We also learn about the setting of the story. Most importantly, we are introduced to the main conflict (main problem).

2. Rising Action• This part of the story begins to develop the

conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs. It includes the inciting incident, which is the spark or beginning of the conflict/problem.

3. Climax• This is the turning point of the story.

Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.

4. Falling Action• All loose ends

of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.

5. Resolution• The story

comes to a reasonable ending.

Group Time!

• Now, please write down the six major events according to plot mountain (Draw the mountain!), AND how they make the conflict rise, turn, and fall as we watch THE LION KING in 1.5 mins.

• Hint: One event should be in each part of plot, except for rising action. Rising action should have two events!

Compare and Contrast• Please leave your

summary on the group’s desk and circulate from group to group reading their major events. Make a note of a similarity or a difference you have with what your group wrote and the group you are looking at.

• Now, discuss with your group what you saw that was similar and what you saw that was different. Redo, rewrite, or reorganize what you need to in your major events.

Putting It All Together1. Exposition

2. Rising Action

3. Climax

4. Falling Action

5. Resolution

Beginning of Story

Middle of Story

End of Story

Exit Ticket

•How does plot help us understand the story?