6.3 Plot

How To Complete Your Plot Diagram

Fitting a novel onto a plot diagram can be challenging. You need to be clear and concise, carefully selecting the most important events. Use your Plot Tracking Flowchart to help you complete your plot diagram. You may need to choose the MOST important events from your flowchart or to write even more concisely to complete your plot diagram.

  • You can use a template to complete your plot diagram. Just download, print, and complete:

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  • You can create one of your own on paper. You may use a larger piece of paper, if you wish. When drawing lines, always use a ruler. If you want to write the events on lined paper or a computer, then cut and attach them to a larger diagram, that is fine! Just think about how you can submit it to decide if your ideas work.
  • Instead of completing a plot diagram, clearly label the sections of your plot tracking document as:

    • Exposition
    • Rising Action
    • Climax
    • Falling Action
    • Resolution
        • Use a different colour and size of font/printing for your labels. Jazz up your work with some sketches. 

Finishing it off:

You can earn up to five marks for some "extra" effort and touches to enhance your presentation.