Introduction
Hello!
Welcome to Ms. Jacks Language Arts Webquest.
Today we will be working on Plot Elements.
- This webquest has been created for you so that you may take an active role in your learning. You will explore the links provided to gain an understanding of the plot of a story.
- You will work on your own to gain the required information. You will then have an opportunity to meet with your group members to discuss what you learned.
- Your group will be responsible for presenting the information you gained in the form of an informal 1-2 minute "mini-lesson." This will require your group to work together to become "experts" in your area.
Task
The goal/objective is for you to become experts on plot of stories.
Step 1: Each student will be assigned a topic group. Each group covers an area to be investigated.
Group 1: Exposition
Group 2: Rising Action
Group 3: Climax
Group 4: Falling Action
Group 5) Resolution
Step 2: Research on your own the topic assigned to your group
Step 3: When the teacher indicates to do so: meet with your group and prepare a SHORT 1-2 minute oral "mini-lesson" on your topic
Step 4: Present your topic with your group.
Step 5: Complete Plot worksheet independently.
Process
GROUP 1: Your job is to be come an expert on the EXPOSTION of a story. Use the links at the bottom to find the information. Remember you will be teaching your classmates what exopsition is so keep the following question in mind:
1) What is the definition of exposition?
2) What is the purpose of an exposition?
3) Where does exposition fit on the plot diagram
GROUP 2: Your job is to become an expert on the RISING ACTION of a story. Use the links at the bottom to find the information your require. Remember you will be teaching your classmates what exposition is so keep the following questions in mind:
1) What is the definition of rising action?
2) What is the purpose of rision action?
3) Where does exposition fit on the plot diagram?
GROUP 3: Your job is to become an expert on the CLIMAX of a story. Use the links at the bottom to find the information your require. Remember you will be teaching your classmates what the climax is so keep the following questions in mind:
1) What is the definition of climax?
2) What is the purpose of the climax?
3) Where does the climax fit on the plot diagram?
GROUP 4: Your job is to become an expert on the FALLING ACTION of a story. Use the links at the bottom to find the information you require. Remember you will be teaching your classmates what the falling action is so keep the following quesitons in mind:
1) What is the defintion of falling action?
2) What is the purpose of the falling action?
3) Where does the falling action fit on the plot diagram?
GROUP 5: Your job is to become an expert on the RESOLUTION of a story. Use the links at the bottom of this page to find the information you require. Remember you will be teaching your classmates what the resolution is so keep the following questions in mind:
1) What is the definition of resolution?
2) What is the purpose of the resolution?
3) Where does the resolution fit on the plot diagram?
Please use the following links to gain all of your information from:
Plotting the Short Story – this is also a possible source to
use to study for the Short Story Terms quiz
https://wikis.engrade.com/plottingashortstory
Site Name: “Ineractives” – Elements of a Story: this site explicitly explains elements of a story – good site for visual learners and auditory learners
http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/exposition.html
English-Zone.com – provides practice identifying parts of
the story – This link could be a possible source to use to study for the Short
Story Terms quiz
http://english-zone.com/writing/parts-story.html
Parts of a story – good site for auditory learners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADFCzrseP4o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffAOkGg2Lr4
Evaluation
Once you have finished learning about your topic, you will complete a "Plot Structure" worksheet.
You will complete this independently. Turn in the worksheet when finished.
Conclusion
Now you should be an expert on each of the elements in a story!
This task will provide you the opportunity to say:
- I can plan and facilitate small group work
-I can work independently
- I can present to the whole class to share information