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Plot #1
Changes in George
George Plot
Plot #2
Theme
100
The turning point or the suspenseful part of a story
What is climax
100

Jeff and Rick became best buddies. Rick wasn't so friendly with George anymore. What kind of change is than an example of? 


Character Trait 

100

George's class is about to begin production of the class play Charlotte's Web. George auditions for the role of Charlotte. Her teacher thinks this is a joke and Kelly ends up with the part. She ends up taking a role in the stage crew.  

What is Rising Action?

100
Brian was rescued from the Canadian Wilderness and returned to his mother. He was never the same again.
What is resolution
100
True or False: Theme is just the subject matter of a story.
What is false
200
The events in the story that lead up to the climax and add suspense?
What is rising action
200

Without warning, Jeff pumped his arm back launched his fist into George's stomach. She stumbled a few steps back into the chain fence, doubled over, and clutched at her waist, gasping for air. 

What is an Event? 

200

Melissa feels more comfortable with herself. When Kelly invites her to spend a day at the zoo. Melissa takes the opportunity to show herself as she chooses. She & Kelly happily enjoy the day at zoo. 

What is Resolution? 

200
Cinderella held her breath as Prince Charming gently slipped the glass slipper onto her foot.
What is climax
200
What is the definition for THEME?
What is the main idea about life, the message or lesson that the story makes the reader think of.
300
The opening of a story where we learn which characters are involved and where the story takes place
What is exposition
300

Rick isn't friends with George anymore since he started hanging out with Jeff. WHat kind of change is this? 


Relationship 

300

George works up the courage to tell Kelly she's a girl. Kelly & Melissa devise a plan for Melissa to be Charlotte in the play which would show the world she's a girl. 

What is Climax?

300
Name the five plot elements in order.
What is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
300
True or False: There can be many different themes for one story.
What is True
400
What is the RESOLUTION?
What is the final outcome of the story.
400

"I'm sorry Gee. I'm so sorry." She pulled George toward her and hugged her tight. " You really do feel like a girl, don't you?" What kind of change is this an example of?

What is an Understanding?  

400

George receives many compliments for her performance from classmates and principal. Her mom is initially shocked by the performance but the performance later helps her become a more supportive & understanding mom.     

What is Falling Action? 

400
Chris was a professional basketball player from New York City. He had to decide rather to stay with the New York Knicks or go and play for the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of his contract. Where would this information go on a plot line?
What is the exposition
400
Avery had a 5 page report that was due on Friday. Since it was only Monday, he thought he had plenty of time. Tuesday came along and he had basketball practice so he got home late. Then he wanted to play a few video games to wind down. Wednesday came along and he had to help his dad cut wood and clean up the yard from the big storm. Then he was too tired to think about it. Thursday came along and he had practice again. When he finally got home from a long day, he sat down on the couch and immediately fell asleep. He didn't wake up until the next morning. By that time, he was out of time. He received a 0 on his report and was told that he couldn't be on the basketball team anymore because of his grades. What is the theme?
What is Don't procrastinate. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
500
What is the FALLING ACTION of a story?
What is the logical result of the climax. It's the events that logically come after the climax.
500

Kelly decided to let George play the role of Charlotte for the second performance. What kind of change is this?

What is a Decision? 

500

George is a 4th grade transgender girl living with her mother and older brother Scott. No one knows her secret, not even her best friend. 

What is Exposition? 

500
Mary and Lisa decide they have learned their lesson and walk straight home without any stops from that day on. Where would this go on a plot line?
What is resolution
500
Jennifer was just hired at Applebee's as a server. She worked very hard to ensure her customers always had refills on their drinks and their orders were correct. She would come in when other employees had called off and always had a smile on her face. Just one month after she was hired, her manager had called her into his office. He explained that she was doing great and he was going to make her an assistant manager. She also got a $3/hour raise. What is the theme?
What is hard work pays off