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Plot Structure: A Literary Elements Mini-Lesson
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Two 50-minute sessions |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT INTERACTIVES
Grades 1 – 12 | Student Interactive | Organizing & Summarizing
The Plot Diagram is an organizational tool focusing on a pyramid or triangular shape, which is used to map the events in a story. This mapping of plot structure allows readers and writers to visualize the key features of stories.
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PREPARATION
- Preview the Plot PowerPoint Presentation and download a copy to your machine if desired to share with your class. If a computer and LCD projector are not available in your classroom, make overheads and/or copies of the Plot Presentation Handouts.
- If desired, make copies of the Family Letter for students to take home.
- Review the Web resources and choose any that can be used to supplement or reinforce the lesson plan. Decide when and how to use these sites.
- Test the Plot Diagram Tool on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tool and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page.
- Review background information on The Elements of Plot Development (optional).