Truly Devious Plot Structure

(exposition) In Truly Devious, the protagonist is ______.

• Stevie Bell

• Nate Fisher

• Dottie Epstein

• Iris Ellingham

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

(exposition) Author Maureen Johnson chose a closed setting for Truly Devious. What does this mean?

• The story happens in a scary place

• The story takes place where it's difficult for the characters to come and go

• The story is happening somewhere with a relaxed mood

• The story takes place where people are close to each other

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

(exposition) If Maureen Johnson decided to change the setting from Vermont to Southern California, how would this change the plot/story? Select any that apply.

• The tone and mood might change since California is a bright and sunny place vs. cold and dark Vermont

• There would be no change; the story could proceed but in a warmer climate

• It would be harder to use nature as a conflict source since there would not be winter or a remote mountain.

• Stevie would have an easier time solving crimes if she had better cell service (because she's not on a mountain.)

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

(Exposition) In which house do both Stevie and Dottie reside while at Ellingham?

• Apollo

• Minerva

• Artemis

• Demeter

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

(Exposition) Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom. As the story develops and readers get to know characters, this is an example of _____.

• suspense

• foreshadowing

• symbolism

• tone

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

(exposition) Which statements highlight similarities between Dottie and Stevie? Choose any that apply.

• Both come from modest means (they aren't rich)

• Both are intelligent, curious, and are interested in mysteries

• Both are really focused on getting a boyfriend

• Both are outgoing extroverts that enjoy parties and making friends

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

(exposition) What is the inciting incident that gets the story in motion?

• Dottie Epstein's murder and the Iris/Alice Ellingham kidnapping

• Dottie Epstein decides to go to Ellingham Academy

• Stevie Bell gets accepted to Ellingham Academy

• When Stevie Bell meets Janelle Franklin

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

(exposition) Without Dottie Epstein's murder and Iris/Alice's kidnapping . . . Select any statement that applies.

• there would be no mystery for Stevie to solve.

• Albert Ellingham would have been able to afford more scholarships to attract students to his academy.

• the truly devious letter wouldn't have been written.

• Stevie would have no interest in applying Ellingham Academy.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

(Rising action) Select any of the following plot events that raise the stakes or complicate the story:

• Hayes Major dies

• Janelle's key card was stolen

• Stevie picks a lock to access the tunnel

• A taunting message appears on Stevie's wall in the middle of the night

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

(Rising action) Which is an example of an obstacle for Stevie because it gets in the way of what she wants?

• Hayes asks Stevie and Nate to help him with his latest video

• Stevie suffers from panic attacks and sometimes needs medication

• Stevie checks out the book Dottie had with her when she died and notices it's underlined

• Dr. Scott asks Stevie to "put a face" to the Ellingham cold case and she's confused

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5