Conflict
Plot- Monster's INC
Setting/Character Traits
Theme
Point of View
100

Hazel was riding down the street on her brand new scooter. Out of nowhere, she heard a crack and saw a tree falling down. Hazel jumped off the scooter and saved herself. Unfortunately, the tree crushed her new scooter though.

What type of conflict is this?

Person vs Nature

100

Sully and Mike rescue Boo from Randall, fight him off, and trick Waternoose into confessing his conspiracy, which is broadcast live for the CDA to witness and arrest him.

Climax

100

What is the definition of setting

Where and when a story takes place.

100

What is the definition of theme?

The message or moral of a story.

100

I walked into the classroom and saw everyone staring at me. I realized I had forgotten my presentation. Then everyone laughed at me and I got a 0 on the project.

First Person.

200

Quintin bought a brand new house and was so excited to finally have a place of his own. There was only one slight problem. The house was haunted by the ghost of famous race car driver Rusty Bolt. Every night, Quintin heard engine noises and screeching tires. Quintin eventually sold the house and decided to rent an apartment.

What type of conflict is this?

Man vs. Supernatural

200

Sully and Mike Disguise Boo in a monster suit to protect her from Randall and Waternoose. Then they continue to try and get her back to her room.

Rising Action

200

Zaidan was running and jumping on the pads all over the building. He then ran full speed and jumped high into the air before crashing into the foam blocks.

What is the setting of this story?

Present time at a trampoline park.

200

When Mia started at a new school, she noticed a boy named Daniel who always carried an old, torn backpack. The straps were frayed, and there were patches covering most of the fabric.Some students laughed at him and called it a “trash bag.”One day, the teacher announced a science competition. To everyone's surprise, Daniel's project was the best in the class. 

Don't judge a book by it's cover

200

Amelia heard a loud noise downstairs. She slowly opened her bedroom door, wondering what had happened. She went down the stairs and saw her mom in the kitchen with a broken plate on the floor.

Third Person Limited

300

Remi was reading her favorite book about the War of 1812 when her friend Haddie came and took the book out of Remi's hands. Haddie was playfully throwing the book in the air when one throw went to far and landed in the roaring fire. Remi was upset with Haddie, but they both made up when Remi received a plate of Haddie's famous cookies.

What type of conflict is this?

Man vs. Man

300

Sully safely returns Boo to her bedroom. Mike and Sully discover that children's laughter generates ten times more energy than screams, completely solving Monstropolis's crisis with Sully stepping in as the new company CEO.

Resolution

300

Jaelyn walked up to the teller and handed her a paper slip. She punched a few figures into the computer and ran the slip through a machine. It printed some numbers on the back of the slip. She handed the slip back to her along with five $20 bills. Then she asked her, "Is there anything else that I can help you with today?" Jaelyn grabbed the money off of the counter and tipped her hat to the woman, "Not today, thank you."

What is the setting of the story?

Present Day at a Bank

300

Nova found an old bicycle sitting behind his neighbor's garage. The paint was peeling, one tire was flat, and the chain was rusty. “You should throw that away,” her friend said. But Nova decided to fix it. The first day, she cleaned the bike. The second day, she fixed the tire. The third day, she worked on the chain. Finally, she painted it bright blue and took it for a ride.The bicycle worked perfectly.


some things take time to become their best.

300

Adalynn thought the dog was scary. Blake thought it was friendly. The dog just wanted someone to play with. In the end, they enjoyed playing with the dog.

Third Person Omniscient

400

Emery was sitting at home on his tablet watching "My Life as a Teenage Robot" when suddenly, the tablet grew arms and feet. The tablet then wiggled out of Emery's hands and ran into the road. It kept running until it finally ran out of battery and fell over. Emery threw the tablet away and started drawing instead.

What type of conflict is this?

Man vs Technology

400

We are introduced to Monstropolis and the Monsters, Inc. factory, where top scarer James P. "Sulley" Sullivan and his partner Mike Wazowski generate city power from children's screams. We learn the city is facing an energy shortage because kids are harder to scare. Boo is also let out of her door and is now loose in Monstropolis

Exposition

400

Connor is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Connor gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

What is a personality trait to describe Connor? 

Dedicated, Determined, Motivated, Hard Working

400

Liam fell during the race and scraped his knee. Everyone passed him, but he stood up and kept running. He finished last, but he finished.

It's important to finish what you started.

400

Hunter walked into the library and saw everyone staring at him. He realized his Ipod was blasting music and he turned it down

Third Person Objective

500

The score was 52-52 and Keshawn was at the free throw line to win the game. Keshawn's mind went everywhere but focusing on the shot. The ball left his hands and hit the rim but bounced out. Then,Chevy came in with Blazing speed and put the rebound in the basket to win the game.

What type of conflict is this?

Man vs. Self

500

Randall and Waternoose are both taken away and not allowed back at the scare factory. Mike also shows Sulley the door that he has been working on that he put back together.

Falling Action

500

Caleb found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Caleb took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her?

Name a personality trait to describe Caleb.

Trusting, Honest, Truthful, Kind

500

Madison's first drawing looked terrible. She wanted to quit drawing forever. Instead, she practiced every day. A year later, she drew a beautiful portrait.

If you're not good at something first, keep trying to get better.

500

You open the door and see a surprise party. Everyone shouts, “Surprise!” You smile and step inside. Then you can't believe  this was all for you

Second Person