PPT-Plot structure, Conflict, and theme

Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of the story Plot shows the causal arrangement of events and actions within a story Plot structure Sets the scene Author introduces the setting and characters. I. Short Stories Unit – Grade 9. The . plot is the sequence of events in a story. . It has a beginning middle and end. Short stories usually only have one plot so they can be read in one sitting.. Plot has five essential elements. Writing . an . Introduction and Conclusion. Introduction . The purpose of an introduction is to inform the reader about the purpose of your essay and to provide the necessary background in order for them to understand your main points. The basics you should cover include:. “7. th. Grade” by Gary Soto. What is Plot?. Plot. is . a series of related events in a short story or . drama. It is made up of 5 categories of events.. Exposition. The beginning part of story used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters . Essential Question: What do good readers do?. STOP and Notice and Note. When you’re reading and a character says or does something that’s opposite (contradicts) what he has been saying or doing all along. You should stop and ask yourself:. Plot Study. The Writer’s Creed. On my honor, I will do my best to create havoc on every page and to leave neither peace nor happiness in my wake; To cause problems at every opportunity; To abuse characters I love, always aspire to the worst, and sleep unburdened at night.. Bell Work. p87:. Antonyms. L10.1.1: Plot. What is plot?. L10.1.1: Plot. What is the standard plot sequence?. L10.1.1: Plot. Describe the plot of . Through the Tunnel. .. L10.1.1: Plot. Discussion:. Through the Tunnel. Literary Terms of Dramatic Importance:. Character, Theme, Mood, and Plot . Character. Protagonist. Central character/s. Round- Develop, complex. Not always good or narrator. Follow and cheer for them. The student will:. Define theme and distinguish between examples and non-examples. 2. Identify plot points and character quotes that help illuminate theme in TKAM.. Step 1. . Quickwrite. :. What is a . Plot . The series of related events that make up a work of fiction. Plot is what happens in a short story, novel, play or narrative poem.. exposition. Rising action. climax. Falling action. resolution. Rarely stated in the text. Must make an inference. Use the plot, character, and/or setting. Do not confuse . Theme. . with topic, main idea, or plot!. Theme. is the message we take away from the written piece about people, life, and the world around us.. Focus Questions. What are the narrative essentials of a written play?. What influence has Aristotle had on drama?. How does modern drama differ from traditional drama?. What does the exposition of a play reveal?. Short stories . All short stories have a plot that follows basic pattern. Freytag’s Pyramid. Exposition. Complications (Rising Action). Climax. Falling Action. Resolution. Exposition (basic Situation). No Way!!. Did That Just Happen?!. Zoinks. !. Huh?. Ahhh. !. PART 1. ELEMENTS OF A SHORT STORY. Compare & Contrast a short story with a novel…. Elements of a Short Story. Compare & Contrast a short story with a science textbook…. of a novel, short story, poem or play. . What is the difference between . plot. and . story. ?. A . story. refers to the . main events. as they are presented in . chronological. order.. A . plot.