What is a Plot?
In this one time course, students will learn about the basic components of a story and study a plot diagram.
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
Students will complete a plot diagram for their favorite movie or book.Progress Report
Upon request I can provide a summary of student learning.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
I love stories, and I love sharing what I know about stories! in this class students will be learning about the elements of a story including setting, characters, conflict, climax, ect. They will learn how authors use setting, character, and conflict to make the story interesting. Students will listen to a lecture about story elements where they will be able to ask and answer questions, the will then relate the plot diagram to their favorite movies or books and identifying the elements of a story within their own favorite stories to share with the class. Students will then have opportunities to read short stories and identify the elements of a story in those.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify character, setting, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in their favorite movie or book.Students will be able to identify story elements in text read aloud and back up their thinking with evidence from the story.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Stories students discuss should be PG rated at the highest. Teacher reserves the right to request a student choose a new story to discuss.
Pre-Requisites
Some familiarity with stories, interest in learning about plots.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a special education teacher with classroom experience teaching K-8th grade. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-5 learners per class
