Things you need:
Piece of notebook paper
Pencil
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
• The part of the story,
usually near the
beginning, in which the
characters are introduced,
the background is
explained, and the setting
is described.
 The central part of the
story during which
various problems arise
after a conflict is
introduced.
 The main problem, or
turning point, between
two opposing forces in a
story, usually the
protagonist vs. the
antagonist.
 The high point in the
action of a story.
 The action and dialogue
following the climax that
leads the reader into the
story’s end.
 The part of the story in
which the problems are
solved and the action
comes to a satisfying
end.
 Look at the color of the paper on your desk. This color will determine the group
that you will be in.
 The yellow group will meet in the area by Mrs. Chew’s desk.
 The green group will meet in the back of the room.
 The blue group will meet in the front of the room.
 Once in your groups, I will bring a picture to each group, and based on the
action occurring in the picture, your goal is to create your own mini story
containing each element of the plot.
 Be sure to include setting, rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution.
 By looking at the picture, you will already have a clear idea of the setting and
what the main conflict is. It is up to each group to fill in the missing pieces and
“tell the story.”
 These stories can be short (a paragraph or two) as long as you have included
each element. You will have about 10-15 minutes to create your story, and then
we will share each story with the rest of the class.
 Once in your group, assign one person to be the recorder, another to be the
presenter, and others will be idea generators.
WORD BANK
Climax
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
Climax
Exposition
Resolution