![]() Here are some objectives you might want to consider including in your unit on plot: I typically suggest spending around 2 weeks covering plot-related objectives. You also want to give some consideration to any plot-related questions they might be asked on the end of year standardized test. When you think about the lessons you want to teach during your plot unit, you want to think about what your students already know, and what they need to learn in order to be successful understanding the fiction texts you will read this year. Because most fiction texts follow such a similar plot structure, helping students understand plot will have a positive impact on the rest of their fiction reading experiences. When students become aware of the basic elements of plot in a story they start to see similar story arcs in a variety of texts. It is the connection between the characters, setting, problem, solution, and theme. Plot structure is basically the events or the “what” of the story. It also helps them make connections between all the other key story elements. It gives them a roadmap that helps them predict what will happen in a story, make connections between stories, and summarize what they read. ![]() Teaching the elements of plot in a story provides students a framework for understanding fictional stories. Why is teaching the elements of plot in a story so important? From here, the story then winds down with falling action, and ends with the resolution.Įven if you’ve never explicitly taught the elements of plot in a story, I’m sure hearing this overview reminds you of many stories you’ve read. The climax is when the character comes face-to-face with the problem, creating the most exciting point in the story. The character will struggle to find a solution for the problem, creating the rising action. The text begins with a hook or exposition. Fiction texts usually follow a similar plot structure. Plot structure is is the way a story is written. If students can master plot structure, they will have the ability to read and enjoy so many fictional texts. Understanding plot and everything connected to it is essential if we want to understand and enjoy fictional texts. How do you go about recommending it to a friend? You likely summarize some of the high points in the story, share details about the characters, setting, and main events, and maybe tease the problem and possible solution to convince them that it was a great book! Think about when you finish a novel or book. ![]() I ship these out ASAP after being ordered, but please keep in mind once shipped, it is outside of my control.Understanding the elements of plot in a story is one of the cornerstones of reading comprehension. They are not laminated, and are printed on normal, anchor chart paper. **These will be copies unless asked otherwise for a custom poster. Plot can be pretty tricky for students to grasp sometimes so using this visual with events in the story really has seemed to help them! My students love relating their story books to this fun roller-coaster because it gives them a visual to relate to. This particular anchor chart is for readers/writers learning all about plot structure. ![]() ![]() Many of them are visual learners, so the colorful images really help them connect and remember what they have learned. I also can draw/create any other topic you would like, just contact me directly and ask! My students absolutely love these posters and references them every day. Would you like to decorate your classroom with fun, hand-drawn anchor charts/posters? Do you simply not have the time to get them done? Well, you have come to the perfect place! I love making these engaging and appealing anchor charts. ![]()
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