Communication

ASSIGNMENT 6: Plot

Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):

  • Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful texts for a variety of purposes and audiences
  • Recognize and appreciate how different forms, formats, structures, and features of texts enhance and shape meaning and impact

Task:

1. One of the cornerstones of narrative writing, telling a story, is the plot.  Watch the video below to review the 5 parts of plot.

Plot is the structure of a story; the sequence of events or actions that take place in the story.

Intro (exposition) should spark interest, provide background formation and establish the setting
Motivating Incident the event which begins the story's action
Rising Action a series of obstacles or problems that lead to the climax
Climax the high point of tension or suspense in a story. Usually involves a resolution of conflicts
Falling Action deals with the effects that the climax has on the characters
Conclusion (denouement) briefly explains any details that require further clarification

2. You are going to develop a plot outline, but you have 2 choices.  You will need to include at least 12 events (minimum one for each part of the plot:  introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion) on your plot outline, whichever option you choose.

a.  Create a plot diagram for your own creative story or narrative.

OR

b.  Examine and diagram the plot of a movie, music video, or documentary .  Be sure to identify the title of your selection.

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.  

Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective.  Student demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking to explore how plot structure  enhances and shapes meaning and impact.  Student demonstrates exemplary active reading skills to comprehend and respond to text and identify elements of plot structure.  All activities are complete. 

Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.

Submission:

Use the "2.6 Plot" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.