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Parts of the Plot: Constructing A Plot Diagram

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After reading "The King of Mazy May" by Jack London, learners reinforce their literary analysis skills in this SMART board lesson. The provided SMART board file allows themto define elements of a short story, and then add it to the plot diagram. The class can then diagram the plot of the short story in partners or small groups. An assessment calls for reading a new story and diagraming the plot. All necessary resources, including the short story, are provided or linked.

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plot, plot elements, climax, literary elements, falling action, resolution, rising action, sequence of events, sequencing, plot diagrams, graphs

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climax, falling action, plot, plot diagram, resolution, rising action, sequence events, the king of mazy may, aaron's gift, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 days
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