PLOT+CONFLICT

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**__PLOT__** -- The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea; It is the sequence of events in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so it can be read in one sitting. There are five essential parts of plot:

> a) **Introduction** - The beginning of the story where the characters and the setting is revealed. > b) **Rising Action** - This is where the events in the story become complicated and the conflict in the story is revealed (events between the introduction and climax). > c) **Climax** - This is the highest point of interest and the turning point of the story. The reader wonders what will happen next; will the conflict be resolved or not? > d) **Falling action** - The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not (events between climax and denouement). > e) **Denouement** - This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story.


 * **Define PLOT on chart paper in the room.**
 * **Complete one of the following activities for your short story.**

The Short Story Plot Map

1. What does it mean to infer? 2. Bring in Dena’s objects. 3. Websites:[| pictures]/[|sounds] 4. Share a classified ad-discuss what you can infer. 5. Students will each infer their ad 6. Break into groups and share
 * Making Inferences Mini-Lesson**
 * Lesson 1: Background of Inferring (Claire)**
 * Writers leak information slowly
 * When you infer you draw conclusions, predict, analyze characters, determine theme, author’s purpose using evidence from the text.
 * 2. Inference : BK + TC = I
 * What do you observe? (Evidence)
 * Infer what it is used for