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Here are the teacher pack items for Analyzing Plot Elements:
Overview In this experience, students discuss the importance of plot in stories and examine the elements of plot structure. Then, they read Poe’s short story “The Masque of the Red Death,” identifying the elements of plot within the story. Next, they identify and analyze suspense and foreshadowing in Poe’s story. Finally, they diagram the plot of a self-selected story and describe examples of suspense or foreshadowing in it. Objectives Duration One or two class periods. You may choose to have the students read the short story (provided in the Student Pack) and the self-selected short story at home before beginning the experience. Vocabulary Words Used in “The Masque of the Red Death”
For most readers, the thing that first gets them interested in a story is the plot—the actions that occur and the way they build excitement from beginning to end. In this experience, you’ll learn how plot works and what its parts are.
Objectives
What kinds of stories do you like best and why?
Use student posts to spark discussion. Lead students to express a sense of how important plot is in their appreciation of fiction. Guide the conversation around those who identify plot as an important feature.
