Web Dropin #3 for Jody Welin

Introduction: Today you will learn about the major parts that make up a story’s plot. The plot is what is actually happening in the story, the chain of events. Some call the plot the “story line”. A novel or short story may have one or more plots happening at the same time.

Assignment: In this assignment you will learn the parts of plot and then chart the plot of 2 stories that we have read in class. Be sure to identify the major parts of the plot. Those parts are exposition, conflicts (complications), climax, and resolution.

Please go to http://www.learner.org/exhibits/literature/read/plot1.html and read “The Elements of Plot Development”. You are to then click on the link titled “What Goes into a Plot” to learn about each part of a plot specifically. Make sure that you are confident with your understanding of each element of a plot.

Activity: Revisit the stories listed below. Pick 2 of your favorites. Then fill out the following plot charts, one for each story. Make sure that you fill in all areas completely and clearly.

Stories:

Adoption of Albert

The Secret of the Wall