Plot
What is the definition of conflict?
The struggle or problem in a story.
What is a character?
A person or animal in a book, play, show, or movie.
High light ALL the characters and setting.
In the quiet town of Maplewood, a kind girl named Mia loved her fluffy golden retriever, Max.
Maplewood, Mia, and Max.
Name one part of plot
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What 2 story elements make up the exposition in a story?
Character and setting
What story element is time and place?
Setting
Highlight the conflict.
One bright afternoon, after they had played for a while, Mia noticed that Max was nowhere to be found. “Max! Where are you?” she called, her heart beginning to race with worry.
Mia noticed that Max was nowhere to be found.
Give an example of a character trait
Anything that describes personality
What is the part of plot when the problem is fixed at the end of the story?
Resolution
What is falling action?
When the tension and excitement slows down and it moves toward the conclusion of the story.
Highlight the climax
Suddenly, they heard a soft whimpering sound. They rushed toward the noise and found Max stuck in a bush! His tail wagged furiously when he saw Mia. “Oh, Max! I was so worried about you!” she said, gently freeing him.
They rushed toward the noise and found Max stuck in a bush!
Who stole the cookies in The Mystery of the Missing Cookies story?
The squirrels
What is the climax?
The most exciting part of the story. It usually is the end of the main conflict and the turning point in the story.
What part of plot builds tension and excitement, leading to the climax?
Rising action
Highlight the resolution
With Max safely back in her arms, Mia and her friends cheered and decided to head back to the park to play again. Mia learned the importance of being responsible and keeping her puppy close. From that day on, she promised to always watch over Max, ensuring he would never get lost again.
She promised to always watch over Max, ensuring he would never get lost again.
What was one setting in the Despicable Me video we watched?
Outside, coffee shop, Gru's house
Draw a plot diagram
Name a conflict in your real life
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Highlight the falling action
With Max safely back in her arms, Mia and her friends cheered and decided to head back to the park to play again. Mia learned the importance of being responsible and keeping her puppy close. From that day on, she promised to always watch over Max, ensuring he would never get lost again.
Mia and her friends cheered and decided to head back to the park to play again.
What movie did we watch a clip from to learn about character traits?
Monsters Inc.