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The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea: It is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical

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  • The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea: It is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series of events havening a beginning, middle and end. There are five essential parts of plot. What is Plot?
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  • The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed. Introduction
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  • This is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is reveaaed (events between the introduction and climax) Rising Action
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  • This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story. The reader wonders what will happen next: will the conflict be resolved or not? Climax
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  • The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not (events between climax and conclusion) Falling Action
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  • The final outcome or the untangling of events in a story. Conclusion
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  • http://reading.pppst.com/elements.html http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/index. html http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/english/Little %20Red/default.htm Outside Links
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  • LA.4.2.1.2: Identify and explain the elements o plot structure including exposition, setting, character development, problem/resolution, and theme in a variety of fiction. NETS-T Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. NETS-S Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes. Standards and NETS