The Elements of a Plot

Reading can take you places!

Created by Shanna Vaughan

Content Standards: 

1.0 Reading  The student will develop the reading and listening skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of print and non-print text.

2.0 Writing  The student will develop the structural and creative skills of the writing process necessary to produce written language that can be read, presented to, and interpreted by various audiences.

Objectives:

8.1.12g  Determine the elements of the plot and trace them using graphic organizers (i.e. exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement).

8.2.13  Locate and analyze information to prepare written works and presentations.

Performance Indicators:

8.1.spi.4  The student is able to identify on a graphic organizer the points at which various plot elements occur.

8.2.spi.20  The student is able to react and respond to content area information in creative ways.

Grade Level:  Eighth

Duration:  One week

Problem:  You have been asked to make a guest appearance on the hit show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.  your assignment is to solve the mystery surrounding Herbert's death.  Was it murder, an accident, or a wish come true?  You decide.  To solve the mystery, you must collect all of the evidence surrounding the events in the plot of the story about Herbert, "The Monkey's Paw."

Directions:

1.  Complete the scaffolding activities below.

2.  Once you have completed the scaffolding activities, complete the two assignments.  Once you click on the button for an individual activity, you will be given specific instructions on how to complete that activity.

Scaffolding Activities

Assignments