RL 3.2 Identify the main events of the plot, their causes, and the

influence of each event on future actions.

RL 3.2 Identify the main events of the plot, their causes, and the

influence of each event on future actions.

tell happenings

tell reason

tell upcoming result

Objectives

1.I will identify main events in the story.

2.I will identify the cause of each event.

3. I will identify the future influence of each event.

Objectives

1.I will identify main events in the story.

2.I will identify the cause of each event.

3. I will identify the future influence of each event.

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 (or connected) 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 (or connected) to one another.

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 Mountain

Plot Mountain

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1

3

4Beginning

Middle

Climax

End

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

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).

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting

-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live

-Pig 1 -Hungry Wolf

-Pig 2-Pig 3-Wolf

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting

-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live

-Pig 1 -Hungry Wolf

-Pig 2-Pig 3-Wolf

2. Middle2. MiddleThis part of the story

develops the conflict(s). Interest or suspense climbs.

This part of the story develops the conflict(s). Interest or suspense climbs.

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of

Straw-Pig 1 -Hungry Wolf -House of

Sticks -Pig 2 -House of

Bricks-Pig 3-Wolf

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of

Straw-Pig 1 -Hungry Wolf -House of

Sticks -Pig 2 -House of

Bricks-Pig 3-Wolf

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of

Straw-Pig 1 -laugh -Hungry Wolf -House of

Sticks -Pig 2 -play -House of

Bricks-Pig 3 -hard worker-Wolf

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of

Straw-Pig 1 -laugh -Hungry Wolf -House of

Sticks -Pig 2 -play -House of

Bricks-Pig 3 -hard worker-Wolf

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting EVENTS

-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of Straw

-Pig 1 -laugh -Hungry Wolf -House of Sticks

-Pig 2 -play -BLEW straw -House of Bricks

-Pig 3 -hard worker &-Wolf ____________ stick house down ______________

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting EVENTS

-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of Straw

-Pig 1 -laugh -Hungry Wolf -House of Sticks

-Pig 2 -play -BLEW straw -House of Bricks

-Pig 3 -hard worker &-Wolf ____________ stick house down ______________

Let’s Talk about Events, so far

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.

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting Events RESOLUTION

-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of Straw-Pig 1 -laugh -Hungry Wolf -House of Sticks

-Pig 2 -play -BLEW straw -House of Bricks-Pig 3 -hard worker &-Wolf stick house down

The Three Little Pigs

Characters Attributes Problem Setting Events RESOLUTION

-Mama/Papa Pig -No place to live -House of Straw-Pig 1 -laugh -Hungry Wolf -House of Sticks

-Pig 2 -play -BLEW straw -House of Bricks-Pig 3 -hard worker &-Wolf stick house down

What is the effect of the plot?

What is the effect of the plot?

Outlines the story frame of mind

Creates the mood or tone feelCreates the atmosphere and environment sense, thought, impression

Affects future decisions upcoming choices

Outlines the story frame of mind

Creates the mood or tone feelCreates the atmosphere and environment sense, thought, impression

Affects future decisions upcoming choices