Elements of a Story
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Objective
I can identify the exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in a story.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?
Explain what the "climax" of a story is.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In a story about a girl who wants to win a bike race, but her bike is old and slow, which part of the story introduces the girl, her old bike, and her dream of winning? In a story about a group of friends who get lost in the woods, what part of the story describes the events that happen after they find a map but still have to face challenges like crossing a river and finding food? ”
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