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The document explains the concept of a plot in storytelling, detailing its definition as a sequence of events that describes what happens in a story and why. It outlines the six main parts of a plot, which are Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution, and emphasizes the importance of understanding these elements to grasp the overall narrative. An example narrative, 'Mr. Awesome and the Icy Disaster,' is used to illustrate these plot components in action.

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The document explains the concept of a plot in storytelling, detailing its definition as a sequence of events that describes what happens in a story and why. It outlines the six main parts of a plot, which are Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution, and emphasizes the importance of understanding these elements to grasp the overall narrative. An example narrative, 'Mr. Awesome and the Icy Disaster,' is used to illustrate these plot components in action.

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📖 What is a Plot?

| Story Elements for Kids | Reading Comprehension


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Story Elements for Kids
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Part 4: What is a Plot?
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Stories have different parts called story elements. They are… Characters, Plot,
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Setting, Conflict, Resolution, and Theme. Today we will take a closer look at, Plot.
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A plot is a sequence of events that describes what happens in a story and why it happens.
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It combines story elements such as characters, setting, theme, and other
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details to give stories a sense of direction while explaining how each event leads to another.
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There are six main parts within a plot. You can think of the plot as a story mountain that
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follows the order of Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
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When you separate the parts of this mountain, you can see the beginning, middle, and end of a
story.
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Understanding the plot of a story can help you understand the events that happen within a
story!
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Let’s take a closer look at each part separately…
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The first part of the story mMountain is the Exposition. This is the background information
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about the characters and setting which are explained at the beginning of the story.
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The second part of the story mountain is the Conflict.
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This is the dramatic struggle between two forces within a story.
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These forces can be two characters or two groups of people.
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A common conflict in stories is between good and evil.
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We will learn more about conflict in the next video.
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Check the links in the description to find out how you can learn more!
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The third part of the story mountain is the Rising Action.
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This is when all the events of the story come together as we reach the climax.
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The rising action pushes the story along while building suspense to keep readers interested
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in the story. An example of Rising Action could be a character on a journey to solve a mystery.
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The fourth part of the story mountain is the Climax. This is when all the events
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of the story come together so that the conflict of the plot is resolved.
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This is usually the most intense part of the story.
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You can think of it as a grand finale or showdown!
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The fifth part of the story mountain is the Falling Action. This happens immediately
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after the climax of a story and is where a story begins to shift to the resolution.
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For characters, this is when they start to reach the end of their journey.
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The sixth and final part of the story mountain is the Resolution.
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This is the final act where the conflict is resolved.
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An example of a resolution could be a hero capturing the bad guy at the end.
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We will learn more about conflict in another video.
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Check the links in the description to find out how you can learn more!
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Now, let’s look at an example of plot by examining a narrative called,
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Mr. Awesome and the Icy Disaster.
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The story begins with the Exposition in the city of Megacropolis,
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where we are introduced to the characters Larry (Dr. Ice) and Steve (Mr. Awesome).
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The Conflict is when Dr. Ice freezes a woman on the elevator.
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The Rising Action is when a man alerts Mr. Awesome of
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Dr. Ice’s evil plans to take over Megacropolis with an ice rocket.
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The Climax occurs when Mr. Awesome and Dr. Ice face off at the top of Megacropolis Tower.
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The Falling Action is when Mr. Awesome destroys the ice rocket and foils Dr. Ice’s evil plans.
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Lastly, the Resolution is when he captures Dr. Ice and saves the city of Megacropolis.
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Watch my series, Narrative Writing for Kids
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to learn how you could write your own narrative just like this one!
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Ok. Let’s review what we have learned.
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A plot is a sequence of events that describes what happens in a story and why it happens.
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There are six main parts within a plot called Exposition,
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Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
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Understanding the plot of a story can help you understand the events that happen within a
story!
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Great! Now you know what a plot within a story is! Would you like to learn more?
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Then, be sure to watch the next episode in this series, What is a Conflict?
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If you liked this video, then check out Ms. Dorismond’s Virtual Corner for even more!
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If you are a teacher, you can follow Ms. Dorismond’s Virtual Corner on Instagram,
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Pinterest, Facebook, and TpT.
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And don’t forget to like, share and subscribe for more videos like this one. Thanks for watching!

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