Characters
Who is the main character in A Minecraft Movie?
Steve
Garret
Natalie
Henry
Liam was feeling very sick, so his mom took him to the hospital.
A friendly nurse took his temperature and listened to his heartbeat.
The doctor looked at Liam’s throat and asked him some questions.
After a check-up, the doctor gave Liam medicine to help him feel better.
Liam was glad to get help and hoped to be well soon.
Where is the setting?
Hospital
What is the first step for the plot called?
Exposition
Maria argued with her best friend over a misunderstanding.
What type of conflict is this?
person vs person
If someone were to write a story about you, who would the main character be?
Me
Penny is a little brown dog.
She likes to run and play.
Penny has a red ball.
She jumps and chases it.
Penny is a happy dog!
Who is the main character?
Penny
Dog
Where is the setting of the movie, Luca?
Ocean
Italy
Portorosso
What is the last step for a story's plot?
Resolution
Jake struggled with his fear of speaking in public before the big presentation.
What type of conflict is this?
Person vs. self
The farmers struggled to save their crops during a months-long drought.
This type of conflict is person vs. nature.
Is that external or internal
External
Anna works at a new restaurant in town.
She wears a black apron and carries plates of food.
She helps people find their seats and takes their orders.
Anna smiles and says, “Have a great meal!”
She likes meeting new people every day.
Who is the main character?
Anna
Jake was nervous as he walked into the dentist’s office for his check-up.
The dental hygienist greeted him with a warm smile and explained each step of the cleaning process.
Jake sat back in the big chair while the dentist carefully checked his teeth for cavities.
The bright light above made it easy to see every tooth.
After the cleaning, Jake felt proud and promised to brush twice every day to keep his smile healthy.
where is the setting?
Dentist's office
What is the story's turning point, or the most intense, point of tension in a story?
Climax
Tom battled through the harsh storm to get back home safely.
What type of conflict is this?
Person vs nature
Give an example of internal conflict .
Abby and Megan sat quietly at the park.
Megan was moving away tomorrow, and both girls felt sad.
They talked about their favorite memories and promised to stay in touch.
“I’ll never forget you,” said Abby.
Megan gave her a big hug.
“Best friends forever,” she whispered.
Who are the main characters?
Abby and Megan
Where is the setting of your day after school today?
Home
sports place
doctor's office
Where does the tension/problem start to decrease in the plot?
falling action
Lena refused to follow the school’s unfair dress code policy.
What type of conflict is this?
Person vs society
Emily argued with her brother about who should use the computer first.
What type of conflict is this?
Person vs person
The sun was shining brightly as Mia and her family arrived at the beach.
The warm sand felt soft beneath their feet, and the sound of waves crashing was calming.
Mia built a tall sandcastle with towers and a moat filled with seawater.
Seagulls flew overhead, calling out as they searched for food.
After swimming in the cool ocean, Mia enjoyed eating a picnic under a large umbrella.
The salty breeze and sparkling water made it a perfect day by the sea.
Who is the main character?
Mia
First, Jake went to the store to buy some snacks.
Next, he drove to the gym and worked out for an hour.
After that, Jake stopped at the bank to deposit some money.
Finally, he went home to relax after a busy day.
Where is the setting before Jake goes home but after the gym?
Bank
What step are the characters, setting and situation introduced?
Exposition
Sara felt torn between choosing what her parents wanted and what she really wanted.
What type of conflict is this?
Person vs self
What stage in the plot does tension/the problem start to build up, after the characters and setting are introduced?
Rising action