Exposition
What place is this in the structure?
First
What does rising action mean?
It is the problems and events that happen before the climax.
What is the climax?
The turning point of a story
What place is the falling action on the plot diagram?
Fourth
What does resolution mean?
The end of the story.
What does exposition mean?
The introduction = characters, setting, background details
True or false: The rising action is third on the plot diagram?
False
Give an example of a climax from The Grinch
The Grinch comes to realize that Christmas was more
What is happening in the falling action?
Loose ends are being tied up. The problem is being solved
The resolution is at the ____ of the story?
end
What do we find out in the exposition of "Thank you, Ma'am"?
We find out Ms. Jones (an old woman) is walking home and a 14-15 year old boy named Roger tries to steal her purse.
Can there be more than one rising action?
Yes
True or false: The climax the most important part.
True
Can there be more than one falling action?
Yes
Give an example of a resolution from "Thank you Ma'am?'.
Varies (after the falling action)
It lets us know where and when the story takes place. It is important to know this because it helps us better understand the text.
Give an example of a rising action from the story "Thank you Ma'am"
Varies
True or false: The climax is the fourth element of the plot diagram.
False
Give an example of a falling action from "Thank you Ma'am."
Mrs. Jones feeds Roger and gives him $10 to buy the shoes.
True or False: Conflicts are solved in the resolution.
True
If you were trying to write a story, what would you put in the exposition?
Sample responses:
-Setting
-Characters
BONUS: What does the word urgency mean?
Importance
Close attention
Emergency
Bonus: What is the lesson or message of the story "Thank you Ma'am"??
Varies, up to teacher
Bonus: Plot means...
Events in the story that help us understand.
Bonus: What happens and the end of the story, "Thank you, Ma'am"