6.ELAR.7.C

Analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non-linear elements such as flashback; and August 2019 Update Page 3 §110.B. Middle School.

Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
plot elementsrising actionclimaxfalling actionresolutionnon-linear elementsflashback
Skills
  • analyze (plot elements) #dok3
  • identify (rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) #dok1
  • explain (non-linear elements such as flashback) #dok2
  • compare (linear and non-linear plot structures) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the different elements of plot such as rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. #dok1
  • I can explain how non-linear plot elements like flashbacks can impact a story. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the use of different plot elements shapes the development of a narrative. #dok3
  • I can compare and contrast linear and non-linear story structures in literature. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Plot structure is fundamental to understanding how a story unfolds and how events relate to one another.
  • Non-linear elements, such as flashbacks, are used to add complexity and depth to a narrative.
Essential Questions
  • What are the main elements of a plot, and how do they contribute to a story?
  • How does the order of events in a narrative affect your understanding of the story?
  • In what ways do authors use non-linear elements like flashbacks to enhance their stories?
  • How can identifying plot elements help you better analyze and understand literature?
  • What happens to a story when its events are told out of chronological order?