rl 3.2 – identify the main events in plot, their causes, and the influence of each event on future...
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RL 3.2 – Identify the main events in plot, their causes, and the influence of each event on
future actions.
RL 3.2 – Identify the main events in plot, their causes, and the influence of each event on
future actions.
In the beginning, we learn about the setting of the story and the characters and conflict (main problem) are introduced.
In the middle, events take place to develop the conflict(s). The climax is where the main character comes face to face
with a conflict and there is a turning point in the story. The ending is where the conflict(s) and climax are taken
care of; the story comes to a reasonable ending.
In the beginning, we learn about the setting of the story and the characters and conflict (main problem) are introduced.
In the middle, events take place to develop the conflict(s). The climax is where the main character comes face to face
with a conflict and there is a turning point in the story. The ending is where the conflict(s) and climax are taken
care of; the story comes to a reasonable ending.
Four Parts of a Plot Mountain
Four Parts of a Plot Mountain
BeginningCharactersAttributes SettingProblem
MiddleEvents
ClimaxEnd
Resolution
BeginningCharactersAttributes SettingProblem
MiddleEvents
ClimaxEnd
Resolution
Climax
Beginning Middle End
Plot
beginning
middle
climax
ending
setting
characters
conflict
turning point
reasonable resolution
Plot of a StoryPlot of a Story
Identifying the plot and its effect on a story.
Identifying the plot and its effect on a story.
Plot (definition)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.
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.
Plot Mountain
Plot Mountain
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4Beginning
Middle
Climax
End
1. Beginning1. BeginningThis 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).
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. Middle2. MiddleThis part of the story begins to
develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict(s). A building of interest or suspense occurs.
3. Climax3. ClimaxThis 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.
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. End4. EndAll loose ends
of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
The story comes to a reasonable ending.
All loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict(s) and climax are taken care of.
The story comes to a reasonable ending.
What would have happened?
What would have happened?
If all three pigs built their homes from bricks?If all three pigs built their homes from bricks?
Sentence Frames:
This event is the beginning because ________________.
This event is the middle because ___________________.
This event is the climax because ___________________. This event is the end because _____________________.
Sentence Frames:
This event is the beginning because ________________.
This event is the middle because ___________________.
This event is the climax because ___________________. This event is the end because _____________________.