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

1

What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?

2

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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