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Plot. Plot – Monday . Today we will be looking at: Free write Notes on Plot Independent Reading. Free Write – Ten Minutes. Plot. It is the events in a story. The plot is a series of events that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. There are five parts to it: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Plot
Plot – Monday Today we will be looking at:
◦Free write◦Notes on Plot ◦Independent Reading
Free Write – Ten Minutes
Plot
It is the events in a story.
The plot is a series of events that have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
There are five parts to it:
1) Introduction - The beginning of the story; we are introduced to characters & setting
Plot2) Rising Action – There is an initiating conflict. Then the events in the story become more and more complicated. The suspense and interest of the reader increases.
Plot3) Climax – The highest point of interest and the turning point of the story
4) Falling Action - The conflict begins to resolve itself. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not
5)Resolution- This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story
PlotExposition is the portion of a story that introduces important background information to the audience; for example, information about the setting, events occurring before the main plot, characters' back stories, etc.
Plot Diagram
Plot - TuesdayToday we will:
◦Look at the expectations for your weekly assignments
◦Read “Stray Bullet”◦Work on Questions and Assignment
Plot Diagram
Plot- WednesdayToday we will
◦Review Questions◦Grammar Lesson
Closing Sentences Worksheet
◦Work on Assignments
Closing SentencesWhat is the closing sentence?
The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.
What does it do? It restates the main idea of your paragraph.
How do I write one? Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.
Closing SentenceThe closing sentence reminds the
reader what the topic of the paragraph is really all about
Closing Sentence ExampleTopic Sentence: There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world.
Closing Sentence: As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
Closing Sentence ExampleTopic sentence: Mr. Brown must have been a drill sergeant before he became our gym teacher.
Closing sentence: I'm surprised that Mr. Brown doesn't make us march into the shower room after each class
Plot- ThursdayToday we will:
◦Grammar Review◦Work on Assignments◦Independent Reading
Plot - FridayBook TalkWork on AssignmentsIndependent Reading