Plot Diagram
PLOT
The sequence of events in a story OR what happens in a story.
An inference is using what I've _____ and what I already know to draw a conclusion.
What is read.
We respect our teacher's right to _____________.
What is teach.
How old is Ms. Elliott's daughter?
What is four years old?
Exposition
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.
Explicit information is information directly stated in the text. The author tells you what you need to _________.
What is know.
We respect our classmates' right to __________.
What is learn.
Where is Ms. Elliott from originally?
What is New York/What is Queens, New York.
Conflict
The problem, challenge or obstacle the main character faces.
Is this an explicit sentence: Ms. Elliott teaches ELA.
YES
We make smart decisions about our __________ and _________________.
What are words and actions.
What are Ms. Elliott's two favorite colors?
What are black and pink.
Falling Action
The tension of the story decreases. Loose ends are tied up.
What can we infer from this sentence: The sky turned gray and the wind began to blow.
That is it going to rain/bad weather.
This classroom is a __________ ALL students are welcome.
What is a safe space.
What is Ms. Elliott's favorite type of food?
What is Thai food.
Climax
This is where tensions meet their highest point. It is also the turning point of the story.
What can we infer from this sentence: The boy's stomach growled as he waited in line for breakfast.
This classroom is a space where you can _____________________ without fear of being made to feel unwelcomed.
What two colleges did Ms. Elliott attend?
What is Georgia State University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.