Plot Diagram

Front

What is the problem in the story?

Back

Conflict: The main issue or struggle that drives the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Who are the people or animals in the story?

Back

Characters: The individuals or beings that participate in the events of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

How is the problem or conflict in the story solved?

Back

Resolution: The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are all the events after the climax where the tension decreases?

Back

Falling Action: The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the turning point in the story where tension is at its highest?

Back

Climax: The moment of greatest intensity in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What introduces the characters and setting of the story?

Back

Exposition: The beginning part of the story that provides background information.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What builds up the tension and develops the conflict in the story?

Back

Rising Action: The series of events that create suspense and lead to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the final outcome of the story?

Back

Resolution: The conclusion where all loose ends are tied up.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist: The central character around whom the story revolves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the character that opposes the main character called?

Back

Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3