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Grade 4 Unit 4 Week 5

Skill/Strategy: Plot/Prior KnowledgeEssential Questions: How can I identify the plot and the type of conflict?

Review:

A plot, or underlying story structure, is found only in fiction. A plot begins when a character has a problem or conflict. The problem builds up during the rising action, is met directly at the climax or turning point, and comes to an end, as the action winds down, during the resolution.

Good readers use their prior knowledge as they read. They ask themselves, "What do Ialready know about what is happening in this story?" You can use things you already know to help you understand the events in the rising action and the climax.

Reading Street, Grade 5, Unit 4, p. 488.

Part A: Introduce/reteach Plot Materials: copy the Plot Diagram on both sides of a paper for each student (used for part A and part B).

Create a diagram showing what a plot is. You can use the diagram below or go to the website below:

Interactive Plot Diagram:http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/plot-diagram-30040.html?tab=4#tabs

There is another Plot Diagram attached as a pdf file as well as an excellent, very short PowerPoint that introduces the graphic organizer. The PowerPoint can also be found under Resources at http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/plot-structure-literary-elements-904.html

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Demonstrate identifying the elements of plot with a well-known tale such as the Three Little Pigs. (see below)

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/plot-structure-literary-elements-904.html

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/plot-diagram-30040.html?tab=4#tabs

Three little pigs left home. Built houses, it was hard. Wolf goes to first pig’s home, blows it down, eats the pig. Wolf goes to 2nd pig’s home, blows it down, eats the pig. Wolf goes to 3rd little pig’s home, tries to blow it down, gives up and leaves. The pigs celebrate.

Part B – Identifying Elements of Plot Materials: On My Own storyPractice finding the plot elements in the following short story. Students should work with a partner to complete a GO and then discuss and summarize it when they are finished.

On My Own

I searched for my mom’s bright red car. Big, wet drops splattered around me. Luckily, my mom had made me bring my umbrella. I finally spotted my mom parked on the corner. I rushed over and got inside. The warmth from the heater felt heavenly. “Hi, Caroline,” my mom said. “How was your day?” “Boring,” I answered. “Aw, I’m sorry to hear that. I think your day will be getting a bit more interesting, though. How do you feel about staying home by yourself?” That got my attention. “What do you mean?” “Two people called in sick today, so I have to go back and work for a couple of more hours. I think you’re old enough now to be in charge. What do you think?” “Awesome!” I said. I had been waiting for this moment for a long time. “Okay. I’ll be home at 6:00 p.m. Now, you know the rules. Don’t open the door or pick up the phone unless it’s me. You can watch television for an hour, but then, I want you to start on your homework. You can eat no more than—” “Three cookies,” I finished. “I know, Mom!” I was tired of being told what to do. We arrived at the house, and after letting me in and smothering me with kisses and more rules, my mom was gone. I immediately went to the cupboard and grabbed the box of cookies. How would my mom know if I ate more than three? I plopped in front of the television and ate the whole box. As I popped the last cookie in my mouth, I felt a weird feeling in my stomach. It felt like the cookies were punching to get out. I lay down on the couch and groaned. I should have listened to my mom and just eaten three. I guess there are rules for a reason . . . .

Questions

1. What is Caroline's conflict in the story?

Caroline has a conflict with her mother in the story. She is tired of her mother telling her what to do.

2. How is Caroline's conflict resolved?

She learns that there are rules for a reason.

3. What is the plot of the story?

Caroline’s mom has to work late, so Caroline stays at home by herself for the first time. Her

mom tells her to follow the rules, but Caroline is tired of being told what to do. She breaks the rules and gets sick from eating too many cookies. She learns that there are rules for a reason.

**Notice that the plot describes the events in the order that they happen.**

Part C: Types of Conflict Materials: Types of conflict chart

Explain the common different types of conflict, using the pictures to help students remember. Discuss some common stories and decide what the conflict is and what type of conflict that would be. Explain that stories can often have more than one conflict, but there is usually one that is prominent. I just brainstormed a few examples for each category, and some of them are quite debatable. Feel free to change these or add more…

Types of Conflict:

Types of Conflictconflict – the problem or struggle between two forces in a narrative

Type of Conflict Real-Life Examples Story ExamplesCharacter vs. Character – this includes groups as characters

Eagles vs. Steelers, two friends having a disagreement on the playground, two countries at war, police catching a crook

Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, Star Wars, Home Alone, Sleeping Beauty

Character vs. Nature Earthquake, tornado, flood, environmental issues

Great Kapok Tree, The Stranger

Character vs. Society Poverty, excluding people, slavery, being different, bullying

Abiyoyo, WALL-E, Romeo and Juliet, Avatar, Cinderella, Little Mermaid

Character vs. Self Making a decision, growing up, learning how to make friends, working towards a goal

Lord of the Rings, Marven in the Great North Woods, Seeker of Knowledge, Polar Express, Miss Rumphius, Rainbow Fish

Part D: There are a few story examples included for further practice in identifying story plot.

Types of Conflictconflict – the problem or struggle between two forces in a narrative

Type of Conflict Real-Life Examples Story Examples

Character vs. Character

Character vs. Nature

Character vs. Society

Character vs. Self

On My Own

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I searched for my mom’s bright red car. Big, wet drops splattered around me. Luckily, my mom had made me bring my umbrella. I finally spotted my mom parked on the corner. I rushed over and got inside. The warmth from the heater felt heavenly. “Hi, Caroline,” my mom said. “How was your day?” “Boring,” I answered. “Aw, I’m sorry to hear that. I think your day will be getting a bit more interesting, though. How do you feel about staying home by yourself?” That got my attention. “What do you mean?” “Two people called in sick today, so I have to go back and work for a couple of more hours. I think you’re old enough now to be in charge. What do you think?” “Awesome!” I said. I had been waiting for this moment for a long time. “Okay. I’ll be home at 6:00 p.m. Now, you know the rules. Don’t open the door or pick up the phone unless it’s me. You can watch television for an hour, but then, I want you to start on your homework. You can eat no more than—” “Three cookies,” I finished. “I know, Mom!” I was tired of being told what to do. We arrived at the house, and after letting me in and smothering me with kisses and more rules, my mom was gone. I immediately went to the cupboard and grabbed the box of cookies. How would my mom know if I ate more than three? I plopped in front of the television and ate the whole box. As I popped the last cookie in my mouth, I felt a weird feeling in my stomach. It felt like the cookies were punching to get out. I lay down on the couch and groaned. I should have listened to my mom and just eaten three. I guess there are rules for a reason . . . .

Name: _______________________________________________

Company’s Coming by Arthur Yorinks

___The FBI zoomed into the house with guns and weapons.

___Shirley invited the aliens to dinner.

___Everyone had a delicious meal.

___Shirley opened the gift. It was a blender!

___The FBI surrounded the house.

___Shirley let the little men into the house to use the bathroom.

___The men from outer space returned.

___They gave Shirley and Moe a box.

___The spacemen left.

___Moe and Shirley invited their cousins over for dinner.

___A flying saucer landed in Shirley and Moe’s yard.

___Moe called the FBI.

Main conflict Type of conflict________________________

How do you know?

Climax/turning point Resolution

Company’s Coming by Arthur YorinksThe FBI zoomed into the house with guns and weapons.Shirley invited the aliens to dinner.Everyone had a delicious meal.Shirley opened the gift. It was a blender!The FBI surrounded the house.Shirley let the little men into the house to use the bathroom.The men from outer space returned.They gave Shirley and Moe a box.The spacemen left.Moe and Shirley invited their cousins over for dinner.A flying saucer landed in Shirley and Moe’s yard. Moe called the FBI.

Name: _______________________________________________

The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry

___A jaguar growled in the man’s ear.

___A man points at a Kapok tree.

___A child asked the man to look again.

___The man chops the tree with his ax.

___The man walked out of the forest.

___The man woke to a forest of animals.

___The tree frog worried about becoming homeless.

___The man smelled the flowers

___Porcupines tell the man about the need for oxygen.

___The man grew tired.

___The monkeys came down from the canopy.

___The man looked at the animals.

___The snake talked about his ancestors.

___Two men walk into the forest

Main conflict Type of conflict__________________

How do you know?


The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne CherryA jaguar growled in the man’s ear.A man points at a Kapok tree.A child asked the man to look again.

The man chops the tree with his ax.The man walked out of the forest.The man woke to a forest of animals.The tree frog worried about becoming homeless.The man smelled the flowers. Porcupines tell the man about the need for oxygen.The man grew tired.The monkeys came down from the canopy.The man looked at the animals.The snake talked about his ancestors.Two men walk into the forest.

Name: _______________________________________________

Silly Goose by Jack Kent___Fox finds out that Goose is right ___Fox noticed it was afternoon, not

morning.___Fox gets eaten by an alligator.___Goose covers Fox with leaves.___Goose warned Fox about a crocodile.___Goose doesn’t have time to think of the word. ___Goose dug under the tree to free Fox.

___Goose and Fox were jogging in the woods.

___Fox got snatched up by an eagle.___Goose startled the eagle and he dropped the fox.___A tree fell on Fox.___Fox insists that Goose say the right

word.___Goose tickled the animal’s nose to make it sneeze.


How do you know?


Silly Goose by Jack KentFox finds out that Goose is right. Fox noticed it was afternoon, not morning.Fox gets eaten by an alligator.Goose covers Fox with leaves.Goose warned Fox about a crocodile.Goose doesn’t have time to think of the word. Goose dug under the tree to free Fox.Goose and Fox were jogging in the woods.Fox got snatched up by an eagle.Goose startled the eagle and he dropped the fox.A tree fell on Fox.Fox insists that Goose say the right word.Goose tickled the animal’s nose to make it sneeze.

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Name: _______________________________________________

Abiyoyo adapted by Pete Seeger___The boy and his father woke up.

___One day, people saw Abiyoyo coming over the horizon.

___The boy’s father made Abiyoyo disappear.

___The boy and his father started to play a song.

___The boy’s father annoyed everyone by making things disappear.

___The people told the boy and his father to leave town.

___Everyone wanted the boy and his father to come back to town

___People said a giant called Abiyoyo could eat people up.

___Abiyoyo ate the sheep and walked toward the town.

___The boy annoyed everyone with ukulele.

___Abiyoyo started to dance.

___The giant danced so fast that he fell over.

___People told stories of giants that lived in the old days.


How do you know?


Abiyoyo adapted by Pete SeegerThe boy and his father woke up.One day, people saw Abiyoyo coming over the horizon.The boy’s father made Abiyoyo disappear.The boy and his father started to play a song.The boy’s father annoyed everyone by making things disappear.The people told the boy and his father to leave town.Everyone wanted the boy and his father to come back to town People said a giant called Abiyoyo could eat people up.Abiyoyo ate the sheep and walked toward the town.The boy annoyed everyone with his ukulele.Abiyoyo started to dance.The giant danced so fast that he fell over.People told stories of giants that lived in the old days.

Group directions:1. Read the story.2. Put the events in order.3. Find the conflict and resolution.4. Find the climax or turning point.5. Decide what type of conflict this is and why you think

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Name TEACHER Date _____________ Title: The Three Little Pigs .

PLOT DIAGRAM

ClimaClimax:

Resolution:

The wolf is burned in the hot water and runs away, never to be seen again.

Beginning:

The three little pigs left their mother and set out on their own.

Rising Action:

The pigs built houses, but the wolf came by!

CONFLICT

He blew down the first two houses!

Falling Action:

He can’t blow the house down.

He climbs up to the roof.

He tries to come down the chimney.

Climax: The wolf tried to blow down the 3rd little pig’s house!

Name _______________________________ Date _____________ Title: ______________________________________

PLOT DIAGRAM

Climax:

Resolution:Beginning:

Rising Action:Falling Action:

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