Analyzing Plot in Short Stories
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Objective
I can construct a plot diagram that accurately represents the sequence of events and key plot elements in a short story.
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Practice
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Define the term "plot" as it relates to storytelling.
Briefly describe the function of each of the following plot elements: * Rising Action * Climax * Resolution
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Exit ticket
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“A short story describes a student who is failing a class. The student studies hard and passes the next test. Then, the student helps other students who are struggling. Finally, the student earns an A in the class. Identify the climax of this story. In a story, a character moves to a new town (exposition), faces bullying at school (rising action), stands up to the bully (climax), the bully apologizes (falling action), and the character makes new friends (resolution). List the events that make up the rising action of this story.”
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