English 6

Quarter 3-Module 6: ELEMENTS OF A STORY- PLOT

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What I Need to Know

In reading a narrative or a story, we need to know how the author developed the
story's elements: plot. It allows us to understand the story and extract moral lessons from it
enormously.
When reading any story, we quickly understand the story more when we know the
significant events that happened in it. From that, we can grasp the value of the narrative that
we are reading.
This module is done to understand how to evaluate narratives based on how the author
developed the elements of the story: plot.
In this module, you are expected to:
a. evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the elements of the
story – Plot ( chronological – sequential, flashback, in medias res)
b. tell the elements of a story (plot);
c. discuss the elements of the story; and
d. explain how to sequence events in a story.

What I Know
Direction: Read the statement below and answer the questions. Write only the letter of the
correct answer on the space before the number.

1. This refers to the events that occur during the story that the character experiences.
a. Atmosphere b. values c. genre d. plot
__________ 2. This is usually the most intense and exciting part of the story.
a. Beginning b. height c. climax d. mood
3. The events following the climax, where things are connected, and the story
concludes is called the:
a. Resolution b. exposition c. the end d. climax
4. The trials in the story that need to be settled are called the .
a. excitement b. conflict c. anxiety d. genre
5. In understanding the elements of a story and the Plot Line – which of the
following is the correct term for the BEGINNING of a story?
a. beginning b. exceptional c. resolution d. exposition
LESSON: ELEMENTS OF A STORY- PLOT

A story has five essential elements. These elements allow the readers to understand
the story smoothly while allowing the action to develop logically that the reader can follow.
The five elements are the following:
1. The Characters – These are people or animals that are important to the story.
2. Setting – The time and location where the story takes place.
3. Problem - The main conflict, struggle, or issue that the characters are up against.
4. Plot – The important events or actions that occur during the story; and
5. Solution – The way the characters solved the problem.

It is crucial to develop a solid understanding of a story because it allows us to

appreciate the story we just read thoroughly. Furthermore, it enables the readers to access the
highest level of comprehension of that narrative. It can also help the readers organize their
thoughts and ultimately construct their own stories' different events.
 We will now talk about how to evaluate narratives based on how the author developed
the elements: -Plot (chronological – sequential, in medias res, flashback).

Today, we will discuss the plot, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and
story resolution.

What's In
Directions: Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.

The Magic Tree

A long time ago, a little boy was walking through a park. There was a tree in
the middle of the park with a sign on it saying, "I am a magic tree. Say the
magic words, and you will see." The boy tried to guess the magic words.
He tried abracadabra, hocus-pocus, tan-ta-ra, and many more… but none of them
worked. Exhausted, he threw himself on the floor, saying: "Please, dear tree!" and
suddenly, a big door opened in the trunk. Inside everything was dark, except for a
sign which said, "Carry on with your magic." Then the boy said, "Thank you, dear
tree!" With this, the inside of the tree lit up brightly and revealed a pathway
leading to a great big pile of toys and chocolate. The little boy brought all his
friends to the magic tree, and they had the best party ever. This is why people
always say that "please" and "thank you" are the magic words.
1.Where did the story happened?
a. pool b. house c. farm d. park
2. What did the little boy see in the middle of the park?
a. A magic plant b. A magic tree c. A magic wand d. A magic rose
3. Below are the magic words the boy guessed, except for?
a. abracadabra b. tan-ta-ra c. hocus-pocus d. zeemboluzi
4. How did the boy open the door of the magic tree?
a. by saying the magic words "please and thank you."
b. by saying the magic words "hello and take care."
c. by saying the magic words, "I'm tired and exhausted."
d. by saying the magic words "goodbye and thank you."
5. Why is it important for us to always say the magic words when needed?
a. So that we can always get what we want.
b. So that we will look like a good person.
c. So that we will show kindness and respect to people.
d. So that we can embarrass other people.

What's New
Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement
is wrong.
1. A story always has only one character.
2. In every story, there is always a solution to its problem.
3. There is always a moral lesson in every story.
4. Stories mostly have a beginning and an end.
5. There is no exciting part of a story.

What Is It
The plot is one of the elements of a narrative. It consists of several events. The events tell the
action and conflict that lead the story to its climax and outcome or conclusion. It is the storyline plan or
scheme.
 The plot may be presented through literary devices such as the following:
1. Chronological – sequential arrangement of events - This is the normal way shown by the
story mountain below.

2. Flashback – This device presents to the reader events which have taken place before the
events that are currently unfolding in the story. The events may be past narratives by
characters of their dreams or memories to create a background to the present situation, place,
or person. These may be placed at the beginning or may be inserted into the normal
chronological order of events.
3. In medias res – This is a Latin phrase that means "into the middle of things." Unlike the
direct narration pattern of story events, another related story is narrated inside the main
plotline. It relates from the midpoint rather than the beginning – usually opening with a
dramatic action rather than the exposition.
What's More

Activity 1:
The plot of a story is the primary action that runs through the whole story. It begins
with a problem or situation and ends when the problem is solved or finished somehow.

Directions: Below is the opening of a story and the end of a story. Decide what the problem
is, then what the steps, or plot actions, should link the beginning of the story with the ending.
You may have new characters or a unique setting that should be added to your steps. There is
space provided for three steps. You may add more if needed.

Beginning:
Jake walked quickly through the door and into the corridor. He went to the huge pen he
had built near the trees. The little cat was curled up asleep on a blanket. Jake pulled out a water
bottle and
filled the water bowl. He reached in his pocket for the cat food he had gotten from his friend
John. He put the food in the bowl. The cat woke up and ate the food.
Jake knew his parents would never let him keep this stray cat. His father has an
allergy to cats. But Jake loved this cute little cat, with its blue eyes and playful paws. Jake
didn't know what he was going to do.
Ending
Monday morning, Jake rang the doorbell at his friend's house. He could hardly wait to
play with his cat. When his friend opened the door, the cat bounced around behind her. His
friend laughed. "Come in, Jake," he said. "Every cat deserves a little boy to play with," he
said while smiling.
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