2.1 Read About Positive Personal and Cultural Identity Through Stories
2.1G End of the Line - Plot
The plot is the series of events that happen in the story.
Plot is broken down into the following stages:
Exposition: introduces you to the characters, setting, and problem
Rising Action: all the events that build up to the climax, there is growing conflict that creates suspense
Climax: the turning point and the most exciting part of the story
Falling Action: shows the aftermath after the conflict and loose ends are tied up
Resolution: the ending of the story
Watch the video below.
Perhaps you remember the three little pigs story. Click on the image to see at the plot structure:
All of the stories we've read so far have people who show great kindness. What could kindness have to do with a bank robber? Before delving into the story, try to imagine life with no phone. How would life be different?
Next, look at the cover of the book. What impressions does the cover give you? (CLICK HERE)
Frank and Liza, the main characters, discover their post office has the first phone in town and Liza is desperate to earn the 5 cents she needs to use the phone. This leads them on a suspenseful adventure - something to do with the beady-eyed Zedekiah Smith, a bank robber.
On your first read, read the story from beginning to end to get the gist of how their adventure unfolds. Begin to understand the characters, setting, problem, and solution.
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On your second read, complete the activities in your Learning Guide. |