RIKKI TIKKI TAVI
PLOT DIAGRAM
ACTIVITY
Begin with a blank plot diagram.
EXPOSITION
RISING ACTION
FALLING ACTION
CLIMAX
RESOLUTION
Label each part of the plot diagram using the terms listed above. You may cut the terms
out and paste them, or write them in yourself.
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Cut apart the following statements and paste them on the plot diagram in the correct
order. You may wish to number them, put them in order, and check with a partner
before you glue them down.
Darzee’s wife distracts Nagaina so that RTT can go to the melon bed and destroy her
eggs that are almost ready to hatch.
RTT kills Nagaina and climbs out of the snake hole victorious.
RTT explores the garden and meets the various animals that live there, including Nag and
Nagaina.
RTT fights and kills Karait, thereby saving Teddy’s life.
The English family finds the mongoose along side the road and takes him to their home
as their house mongoose.
The Coppersmith announces the news of Nagaina’s death to all of the garden inhabitants.
Chuchundra the muskrat warns RTT of Nag and Nagaina’s plan for killing the English
family members.
The English family dotes on RTT and his accomplishments.
The garden is once again safe from the threat of the cobras.
RTT waits for Nag and fights him in the family bathroom.
RTT chases Nagaina into her snake hole.
Nagaina corners Teddy and his parents on the veranda, and RTT shows her the last one of
her cobra eggs.
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Key
Darzee’s wife distracts Nagaina so that RTT can go to the melon bed and destroy her
eggs that are almost ready to hatch. 7
RTT kills Nagaina and climbs out of the snake hole victorious. 10
RTT explores the garden and meets the various animals that live there, including Nag and
Nagaina. 2
RTT fights and kills Karait, thereby saving Teddy’s life. 3
The English family finds the mongoose along the side the road and takes him to their
home as their house mongoose. 1
The Coppersmith announces the news of Nagaina’s death to all of the garden inhabitants.
11
Chuchundra the muskrat warns RTT of Nag and Nagaina’s plan for killing the English
family members. 5
The English family dotes on RTT and his accomplishments. 4
The garden is once again safe from the threat of the cobras. 12
RTT waits for Nag and fights him in the family bathroom. 6
RTT chases Nagaina into her snake hole. 9
Nagaina corners Teddy and his parents on the veranda, and RTT shows her the last one of
her cobra eggs. 8
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Climax
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Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
Resolution
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