Sept. 6 Agenda
1.BW
2. Plot/story arc overview
3.Read Amelia Bedelia
BW: What, in your opinion, makes a good,
interesting story? Write for 4-5 minutes about
this. Use examples and explain how those
examples apply to your definition of a “good”
story. There is no right or wrong answer.
Elements of analyzing
fiction
Plot, Setting, Characters,
Theme, Point of View
A story is like a sandwich
The story arc/plotline
Exposition
 Setting and characters are established
 Main conflict is introduced
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Conflict: opposition of person or forces
Rising Action
 The main conflict is dealt with through
action
 The main character is aware there is a
conflict and takes steps to battle crisis
Climax
 The high point/moment of greatest
tension. May be physical, emotional or
mental.
Falling Action
 Story begins to wind down
 Results/consequences of decisions
character has made
Resolution
 The end/dénouement. Conflicts
resolved, loose ends tied up, happy or
sad ending.
The devil is in the details
As we read story…
 Trace story arc
 Consider author’s decisions
 Consider literary devices such as repetition
Write your name on the tongue
depressor and hand it to me