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November 3-7, 2008

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**====Write a plot summary====** Write a plot summary for the short story, //T//he Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson//// by Leo Tolstoy. This assignment begins with analyzing the elements of plot; from there, students will learn how to write a plot summary. Students will then use the Sum It Up graphic organizer to create their summary paragraphs this assignment. A copy of this organizer may be found and downloaded from our Team Tayanq'di web page.

Class: Write a Plot Summary using the Elements of Plot. Begin by first reading the story as you analyze and identify each of the elements of plot.

Plot is the series of events in a story. Plot has six basic elements. They are:

•	exposition: The first stage of plot, introducing the story’s characters and setting •	•	conflict: a struggle between opposing forces; drives the narrative forward •	•	rising action: events that develop and build conflict, increasing interest •	•	climax: the high point of the conflict, when the tension is greatest •	•	falling action: events that result from the decision or action of the climax •	•	resolution: the final outcomes in the story


 * Aim:** (What a student should be able to do)

identify the elements of plot analyze plot in a story