Story Structure
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Objective
I can explain the order of events in a story.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Scratch Garden · 2:50
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?
Describe what happens during the rising action of a story.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What story event happens after the rising action and before the falling action? What is the first event that happens in a story, according to Plot Mountain? ”
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