Sequence and identify the plot’s main events, their causes, and the influence of each event on future actions. 0701.8.2

Links verified on 6/5/2014

1. Developing Story Structure With Paper-Bag Skits - lesson plan - interactive activity that will enhance their understanding of story structure and story elements
2. Plot Chart - chart the plot with this graphic organizer [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Plot Development - article with example of how a plot is developed
4. Plot diagram - interactive tool to chart a circle plot - demonstration of how to use this tool given
5. Plot Diagram - interactive tool to chart beginning to ending of plot - demonstration of how to use this tool given
6. Plot Outline - graphic chart for students
7. Sequencing the Events of a Story Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms
8. Teaching Plot Structure through Short Stories - lesson plan to be adapted; identify the significant events that shape the structure of a familiar fairy tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk," using an online graphic organizer.