Thursday 04/27 Reading - Practice Elements of Plot

Purpose:  I can identify the elements of plot to better understand and appreciate stories.

1. Minilesson: "The Beginning" of a story includes the introduction of the characters AND the setting.
2. Whole Group/Partner Practice:  Describing the Setting of Passages
3. Small Group:  Be ready to practice identifying elements of plot with Mr. Erickson
4. Independent Reading Time
5. "Describing the Plot" Response is due TOMORROW:
• The Beginning
• The Exciting Incident
• The Rising Action
• The Climax
• The Falling Action
• The Ending