Plot in Literature Lesson Slides

$3.99 $4.50

Master the elements of plot with this engaging, ready-to-teach lesson! Students will explore exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution through visuals, examples, and critical thinking prompts. Perfect for grades 6–9 and aligned with Common Core standards.

Master the elements of plot with this engaging, ready-to-teach lesson! Students will explore exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution through visuals, examples, and critical thinking prompts. Perfect for grades 6–9 and aligned with Common Core standards.

This comprehensive lesson slideshow introduces middle and high school students to the plot structure found in fiction. With vibrant slides, scaffolded explanations, and relatable examples, students will gain a clear understanding of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

The lesson includes:

  • A student-friendly breakdown of plot elements

  • Visual plot diagrams and examples

  • Definitions and types of internal and external conflict

  • A mini analysis of the short film Alma

  • Guided reading and analysis of The Dinner Party by Mona Gardner and The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

  • Opportunities for student reflection and creative response

📘 Aligned with Common Core RL.6.3–RL.9.3
🖥️ Great for ELA classrooms, hybrid instruction, or distance learning
💡 Use as part of a narrative writing unit, fiction study, or literary elements review
🎨 Presentation design credit: Template by Slidesgo, with icons from Flaticon and graphics from Freepik